City of Cambridge Partnership with Local Restaurants Provides Over 70,000 Meals to Homeless Residents
The City of Cambridge announced that it is extending its successful program for feeding homeless residents with meals provided by local food establishments through December 31, 2020. In March, the City launched an innovative project to contract with local restaurants to provide food to the City’s homeless community during the COVID-19 public health crisis. To date, over 70,000 meals have been provided and more than 2,800 meals are now being delivered each week to shelters across the City.
Cambridge Savings Bank and DivcoWest Donate $50,000 to Support Summer Empowerment Program for Cambridge Youth. City Partners with My Brother's Keeper
This summer, My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Cambridge Task Force, in partnership with the City of Cambridge, launched a new Summer Empowerment Program for Cambridge youth. This program, which supported 50 young people in an interactive summer experience, was funded through $63,000 in City funds, $25,000 donated by Cambridge Savings Bank, and $25,000 donated by DivcoWest.
Cambridge Retirement Board Meeting
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court
and approved by the Governor, the Cambridge Retirement System is authorized to use
remote participation at meetings of the Board.
Joint Statement Regarding Recent Shooting Incidents
The Mayor, City Manager and Police Commissioner wanted to let residents know that the recent violence that has occurred in the Cambridgeport and Riverside neighborhoods is of the deepest concern and the highest priority for the Cambridge Police Department and the City of Cambridge