City Manager's Message
Rising housing costs have become an ever-present challenge to everyone in our city, from young people building lives in our community, to families seeking more space for children, to seniors trying to stay close to family and friends. This issue will provide a broad overview of our key housing-related commitments, initiatives, and investments.
2025 Domestic Violence Vigil Honors Those Lost in DV Incidents
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025 CPD joined other community members on the lawn of City Hall for the annual Domestic Violence Vigil. The vigil is held each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to honor the Massachusetts women, men, and children who have tragically lost their lives during domestic violence incidents over the past year.
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Books Not Binaries Reading Group (Central Square)
Join us for a book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience. All readers age 12-15 welcome! Registration is required. For questions, email hsaxton@cambridgema.gov.
This month we're reading Everyone Sux But You by K. Wroten (Henry Holt, 2025).
Copies of the book are available at the Central Square Library Children's Desk.
Pizza will be provided!
Books Not Binaries Reading Group (Central Square)
Join us for a book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience. All readers age 12-15 welcome! Registration is required. For questions, email hsaxton@cambridgema.gov.
This month we're reading How to Be Ace by Rebecca Burgess (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021).
Copies of the book are available at the Central Square Library Children's Desk.
Pizza will be provided!
Abating Reality: Central Square Book Group (Central Square/Virtual)
Join us at the Central Square Branch Library, or Virtually, for a midday-lunch break book group discussion. This book group will be rotating Mystery/Thriller and Science Fiction works. Feel free to bring your lunch, but, most importantly, bring yourself!
May Selection: Kill The Next One by Federico Axat. Copies are available for pick-up at the Branch (45 Pearl Street .
Questions? Contact Daryl (dcabrol@cambridgema.gov).
Abating Reality: Central Square Book Group (Central Square/Virtual)
Join us at the Central Square Branch Library, or Virtually, for a midday-lunch break book group discussion. This book group will be rotating Mystery/Thriller and Science Fiction works. Feel free to bring your lunch, but, most importantly, bring yourself!
June Selection: The Honjin Murders by Sieshi Yokomizo. Copies are available for pick-up at the Branch (45 Pearl Street .
Questions? Contact Daryl (dcabrol@cambridgema.gov).
Abating Reality: Central Square Book Group (Central Square/Virtual)
Join us at the Central Square Branch Library, or Virtually, for a midday-lunch break book group discussion. This book group will be rotating Mystery/Thriller and Science Fiction works. Feel free to bring your lunch, but, most importantly, bring yourself!
March Selection: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. Copies are available for pick-up at the Branch (45 Pearl Street).
Questions? Contact Daryl (dcabrol@cambridgema.gov).