Veterans State Annuity Benefit
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Department of Veterans Services provide an annuity in the amount of $2000 to 100% service-connected disabled veterans.
Trees, please
Let’s plant 100 trees around Cambridge to combat heat, provide shade cover, and reduce carbon emissions all while contributing to a healthier, happier Cambridge.
Smart Traps for Rat Reduction
Purchase, place, and maintain 100 additional Smart Boxes (rat traps) for rodent reduction and data collection. Adding these traps would expand existing pest control measures through 2027.
Close the Canopy ($200,000)
Plant 100 trees in the areas of Cambridge with the lowest canopy cover, making our most vulnerable neighborhoods healthier, cooler, and more beautiful places to live and visit.
Henna at the Library (Main)
Drop into the Teen Room and get a beautiful henna design from certified / insured henna artist Mandy Roberge. Choose from hundreds of designs. Henna is handmade and 100% natural.
Affordable Connectivity Program
Eligible households can reduce monthly costs of a new or existing internet service and get a one-time discount up to a $100 for laptop or tablet.
Bridging the Digital Divide
To help address digital equity, purchase 100 Chromebooks and 75 mobile hotspots (with a 2-year subscription) for the Community Learning Center and Public Library to better serve their adult learners and borrowers.
COVID-19 Cases Surpass 1,000 in Cambridge
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.
River Festival
An annual celebration of the arts, featuring jazz, folk, indie, rock, and world music performances, dance, poetry, theater, art demonstrations, family art-making activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople.