CPD Warns Public of Common Holiday Themed Scams
As the holiday season and shopping begins, potential criminals will look to perpetrate scams against shoppers and donors. The scams involve online shopping, charity, cryptocurrency investment, gift cards and social media.
Online shopping schemes include fraudulent websites or ads offering goods at unrealistic discounts, items purchased through third-party marketplaces using stolen credit cards or accounts and puppy scams involving fake advertisements for pets.
People should be on the lookout for fake charities soliciting donations through phone calls, emails, crowdfunding platforms, and social media. Also, copycat organizations create seemingly legitimate charities to steal funds.
Gift card scams involve requests for gift card purchases for alleged emergencies, work-related functions, or as payment, or tampered cards with compromised security stickers or altered barcodes.
Social media scams include posts offering fake gift cards or event tickets designed to steal personal information, or fraudsters duplicating ticket barcodes for resale.
Fire Alarm System Permit
Installation or modification to any automatic fire protection system shall require a permit from the Fire Department and Electrical Inspector.
Cambridge Man Arrested for Trafficking Drugs in Central Square
The Cambridge Police Department today announced the recovery of 89.65 grams of crack cocaine in a Central Square residence. Cedric Ingram, 57, of Cambridge, was arrested and charged with trafficking more than 36 grams of cocaine, subsequent possession with intent to distribute, and drug violation within school or park zone.
Expanded Robotics Program Provides STEAM Skills to CPS Elementary School Students
Did you know that Cambridge students have the opportunity to learn robotics beginning in 3rd grade? This is made possible through a sustained partnership between the Cambridge STEAM Initiative and Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) - and the effort to expand robotics opportunities for elementary school children began with the Cambridge community. Learn more!
Columbia Court
Just A Start purchased an existing commercial building and two multi-family homes for redevelopment into thirteen affordable homeownership units.
Summer Reading: Outdoor Story Time & Chalk Party (Central Square)
Join us outdoors for story time, chalk drawing and a special summer treat!
This program will take place in the Central Square Library Plaza. In the event of rain, this program will be moved indoors to the Lewis Room.
No registration required.
Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.