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  Proper Use of Salt and Deicers

  Once the snow and ice are gone, salt and deicing agents remain and run over driveways, sidewalks and roads and into the nearest catch basin, contaminating waterways.

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  Public Planting Committee Vacancy

  The Public Planting Committee is charged with the responsibility of promoting and improving the quality and diversity of plantings throughout all areas of Cambridge. This includes reviewing planting plans for new public work in the city; advising the city on effective maintenance of public plantings; supporting the role of the City Arborist; and encouraging interest in public plantings in all neighborhoods.

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  Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday City Service Schedule

  In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 18, city offices, including all library locations, will be closed. There will be no curbside collection service and payments at parking meters and parking pay stations will not be required.

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  Q&A with Recycling Director, Michael Orr

  Cambridge has a new contractor for recycling and yard waste collection starting next month. We sat down with Recycling Director, Michael Orr, for a check up on all things recycling in Cambridge.

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  Winter Construction Moratorium

  Beginning on November 20, 2020, the City of Cambridge will be enforcing a winter construction moratorium. This moratorium will halt all excavation in the public right of way for the winter season. Beginning on this date, there shall be no excavation in the public right of way. The winter moratorium does not apply to work related to utility emergencies.