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On Monday, June 1, the Baker-Polito Administration issued detailed guidance for the reopening of programs that serve children and youth, including recreational summer camps and family child care facilities

On January 23, 2023, the City of Cambridge adopted the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s new Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, which goes into effect in Cambridge on July 1, 2023,

The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1, and also announced its plan to transition to Step 1 of Phase IV on Monday, March 22. With public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, including drops in average daily COVID cases and hospitalizations, and vaccination rates continuing to increase, the Administration is taking steps to continue to reopen the Commonwealth’s economy.

The final Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in 2026 will be on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., at 50 Mooney St. This event is for Cambridge residents only.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 the City of Cambridge kicked off National Small Business Month by hosting the Cambridge Legacy Business Luncheon. This event celebrates some of the oldest businesses in Cambridge.

Join the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood to learn more about the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP). Families can apply to CPP for the 2027-2028 school year from October 1 through November 13, 2026.

The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) reported that the number of known COVID-19 infections among Cambridge residents surpassed 1,000 on June 1, and that nearly 100 residents have died from the disease.

The third of four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days in 2026 will be on Saturday, August 29th from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., at 50 Mooney St. This event is for Cambridge residents only.

This publication is mailed to Cambridge residential households twice annually, generally in June and November. The summer issue highlights key City initiatives for the FY24 fiscal year from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

Please note the different day of the week for this event due to Library closure on Tuesday November 11. Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library! Snacks will be provided. For ages 7-10 and a parent or caregiver. This month's book is Pie by Sarah Weeks. When Alice's beloved and eccentric Aunt Polly passes away, her will reveals she has left her world-famous pie crust recipe to her fat grumpy cat, Lardo. And Lardo has been left to Alice! Everyone in town wants to be the next pie contest champion, and it's up to Alice and her friends to solve the mystery of the recipe and discover the not-so-secret recipe for happiness. Copies of this month's book are available at the Children's Desk. Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. Registration is required — only one registration is needed per family. For questions about parent/child book group, please email Rachel: rbeaton@cambridgema.gov