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City of Cambridge Extends Rollback to a Modified Phase II, Step 2. City Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public until February 1, 2021

To ensure the safety of the public and City staff, in-person appointments at City buildings, including contactless holds pick-up at the Cambridge Public Library, will continue to be suspended until at least Monday, February 1, 2021 as well. While City buildings will remain closed to the public, City offices will be open, and many City services can be accessed online or over the telephone.
Cambridge Announces Participatory Budgeting Winning Projects

Residents voted on how to spend $500,000 to improve Cambridge
City of Cambridge 2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available

The annual Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to college-bound high school seniors and Cambridge residents who wish to pursue post-secondary education.
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plan To Begin Vaccinations for Congregate Care Facilities, Updates to Phase Two

The Baker-Polito Administration outlined plans to start vaccines for congregate care settings, the next priority group within Phase One of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program to Begin Accepting New Applications on January 11, 2021

Launched in July 2020, the City of Cambridge COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program serves to provide short term financial assistance to individuals and families in Cambridge who are experiencing housing instability due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frost Terrace Accepting Applications for Affordable Rental Units

Rental applications for Frost Terrace will be accepted through February 12, 2021.
Cambridge Community Electricity Program to Offer New Prices and Three Years of Price Stability Beginning in January

The City of Cambridge has signed a new, 36-month electricity supply contract with Direct Energy for the Cambridge Community Electricity Program. With this contract, the City reaffirms its commitment both to creating more local renewable electricity and to providing Cambridge residents and businesses with competitive pricing and access to cost-effective, clean electricity.

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Coming Up

City of Cambridge and De Novo Immigration Legal Screening Virtual Clinics
8:30 AM
This FREE monthly clinic offers participants a consultation with an immigration attorney and the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families.
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
10:00 AM
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Regular Board Meeting
5:30 PM
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is committed to implementing imaginative, creative initiatives to achieve social equity and a balanced economic ecosystem. We work in the public trust to bring a human dimension to development improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Our goal is to balance economic vibrancy, housing, and open space to create sustainable communities through new and revitalized development. We are an independent, agile public authority bringing a unique set of redevelopment tools to work in close partnership with the City of Cambridge and other organizations.
Joint Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Joint Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committee Meeting.
The Ordinance Commitee
5:30 PM
The Ordinance Committee
East Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Study Committee Meeting
6:00 PM
Meeting of the East Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Study Committee

Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
10:30 AM
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
Cambridge Biosafety Committee Virtual Meeting
3:00 PM
The Cambridge Biosafety Committee review reports, applications and recommendations by the Institutional Biosafety Committees and approve them where appropriate; carries out site visits to permitted facilities; and reviews manuals and worker training programs, approving health-safety programs and monitoring procedures.
Family Policy Council
5:15 PM
Family Policy Council Regular Meeting via Zoom
Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project Community Meeting
6:00 PM
Virtual community meeting to review the proposed reconstruction plans, discuss project schedule, and answer questions.

City of Cambridge and De Novo Immigration Legal Screening Virtual Clinics
8:30 AM
This FREE monthly clinic offers participants a consultation with an immigration attorney and the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families.
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
10:00 AM
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Regular Board Meeting
5:30 PM
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is committed to implementing imaginative, creative initiatives to achieve social equity and a balanced economic ecosystem. We work in the public trust to bring a human dimension to development improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Our goal is to balance economic vibrancy, housing, and open space to create sustainable communities through new and revitalized development. We are an independent, agile public authority bringing a unique set of redevelopment tools to work in close partnership with the City of Cambridge and other organizations.
Joint Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Joint Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committee Meeting.
The Ordinance Commitee
5:30 PM
The Ordinance Committee
East Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Study Committee Meeting
6:00 PM
Meeting of the East Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Study Committee

Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
10:30 AM
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
Cambridge Biosafety Committee Virtual Meeting
3:00 PM
The Cambridge Biosafety Committee review reports, applications and recommendations by the Institutional Biosafety Committees and approve them where appropriate; carries out site visits to permitted facilities; and reviews manuals and worker training programs, approving health-safety programs and monitoring procedures.

City of Cambridge and De Novo Immigration Legal Screening Virtual Clinics
8:30 AM
This FREE monthly clinic offers participants a consultation with an immigration attorney and the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families.
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
10:00 AM
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Regular Board Meeting
5:30 PM
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is committed to implementing imaginative, creative initiatives to achieve social equity and a balanced economic ecosystem. We work in the public trust to bring a human dimension to development improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Our goal is to balance economic vibrancy, housing, and open space to create sustainable communities through new and revitalized development. We are an independent, agile public authority bringing a unique set of redevelopment tools to work in close partnership with the City of Cambridge and other organizations.

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