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).
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!
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: Mystery/Thriller/Sci-Fi 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!
This Month's Selection: Liar, Dreamer,Thief by Maria Dong. Copies are available for pick-up at the Branch.
Questions? Contact Daryl (dcabrol@cambridgema.gov).
Apply to Cambridge Works to Get Paid Job Experience!
Cambridge Works, the City of Cambridge's transitional jobs program, is recruiting! The program serves Cambridge residents between the ages of 18-35 who have difficulty finding full-time jobs due to limited work experience, a gap in their work history, legal challenges, or personal issues. The next cycle of the program will begin in mid-September.
If you're looking for paid job experience and job search support, don't wait - apply today!
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $668 Million Small Business Relief Package
The Baker-Polito Administration launched a $668 million program to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program in part relies on the pending federal COVID-19 relief bill recently passed by Congress. Regardless of the developments at the federal level, the Baker-Polito Administration will start releasing millions in new funding to restaurants, retailers, and other small businesses throughout the Commonwealth as soon as next week.
Get to Know Carrine Bury
Get to know Carrine Bury, Lead Outreach Coordinator and Outreach Worker at DHSP’s Community Learning Center! As the outreach worker for the Haitian community, Bury provides vital support to residents in navigating life in Cambridge. Learn more about Carrine in this article.
Sayed Arif Faisal Inquest Determination
Read Mayor Siddiqui's response regarding the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office release of the full inquest report into the fatal police shooting of Sayed Arif Faisal, which occurred on January 4, 2023.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Recommended for Some Groups
A booster shot is an extra dose of a vaccine that can help 'boost' the immune system to better protect against disease. COVID-19 vaccines work very well to protect against serious illness and death. However, protection against more moderate disease may decrease over time. Recent research shows that a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot strengthens the immune response in people who had had their second Pfizer shot at least 6 months earlier.
PB Cycle 11
Voting has now ended for the eleventh cycle of Participatory Budgeting in Cambridge! From March 6-16, Cambridge residents could vote on projects to improve the City in PB11. Attend the PB11 Vote Results Party on March 20, 2025 at Cambridge City Hall (795 Massachusetts Avenue) from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to hear the announcement of the winning PB11 projects! This event is free for the public, food and drink will be provided.