LGBTQ+ Commission
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission’s mission is to advocate for a culture of respect and to monitor progress toward equality of all persons with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Members Sought for Safety Improvement Project on Cambridge Street Working Group
This project will: Add separated bike lanes on Cambridge Street between Inman Square and Second Street, meeting the requirements of the City of Cambridge’s Cycling Safety Ordinance to build a network of separated bike lanes throughout the City; Make changes to the street to improve safety for all users, including for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving; Construct new bus stops, with boarding platforms that extend further into the street, reducing bus delay and improving the experience of using and waiting for the bus.
Residents 75 and Older Are Now Eligible to Register to Get the Vaccine
Residents who are 75 and older can register for their vaccine beginning Wednesday, January 27 at www.mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap, and will be able to get their vaccines at any of the “Mass Vaccination Sites.” At this time, there are no vaccination sites in Cambridge due to limited vaccine availability.
Cambridge Launches Rise Up Cambridge
The City of Cambridge announced that on June 1, 2023, it will begin accepting applications for a new initiative called Rise Up Cambridge, which aims to alleviate poverty among struggling families in the city by building financial security. Rise Up will provide approximately 2,000 eligible families with $500 per month for 18 months.