CityView Winter 2021-22

The CityView Winter 2021-22 Newsletter was mailed to over 54,000 households in the City of Cambridge and is now available online in multiple languages:

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Highlights in this issue include:

Community Learning Center Offers Free Classes to Adult Learners

• These include English classes, Citizenship courses, Computer Skills classes, and others.
• This is a safe and welcoming place for people of all cultures and backgrounds.
• Participants can access childcare, employment resources, housing assistance.

The City of Cambridge has a Plan to help Fight Climate Change

• Climate change risks come from increasing temperatures, precipitation, and rising sea levels.

Winter Weather Tips and Reminders

• Property owners are responsible for shoveling snow and removing ice from sidewalks.
• When the city declares a snow emergency, updates are available online from the Cambridge Snow Center at Cambridgema.gov/snow

City will Distribute Free New Rolling Trash Carts to Residential Buildings this Spring

• Carts will be provided to residential buildings that currently receive curbside collection services from the city.
• Do not overfill trash barrels and place food waste in compost carts. You can request a free compost cart and kitchen bin at Cambridgema.gov/compost.

Consider Volunteering on a City Board or Commission

• Serving on a board or commission can be a great way to contribute to the quality of life of your community.
• The city hopes to improve the diversity of its boards and commissions to interact effectively with individuals from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

The Hive at Cambridge Public Library Offers Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Learning

• Programs offer free, hands-on learning opportunities, resources for projects, and a chance for creative collaboration.
• The Hive is part of the city’s larger STEAM Initiative that offers free and easy access to STEAM learning for all to Cambridge residents.

How Would You Spend $1 Million to Improve Cambridge?

• Through the Participatory Budgeting program, Cambridge residents can vote on projects to improve Cambridge from December 3-12, 2021 at pb.cambridgema.gov

Cambridge Public Health Department Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster

• All three COVID-19 vaccines work well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Learn more at Cambridgema.gov/vaccine
• A booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine that can help improve the immune system.
• Eligible children, teens, and young adults are especially encouraged to get vaccinated.

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Also in this Issue:

• Improvements to Port Neighborhood will help with Flooding Issues and Improve Streets and Sidewalks
• Renew Your Resident Parking Permit before March 30, 2022 at www.Cambridgema.gov/rpp
• Cambridge Fire Marine Unit Provides Water Emergency Response Capabilities
• New Safety Improvements on Massachusetts Avenue include Separated Bike Lanes