City of Cambridge Releases Amended Temporary Emergency Construction Order
Under this Emergency Order, the City will only allow construction activity that complies with the provisions of the Order, the MA Sector Specific Workplace Safety Standards for Construction Sites, the MA Safety Standards, and the MA COVID-19 Checklist issued on May 18, 2020. Additionally, the City has established a new four-phased approach for resuming existing construction permits will begin on May 25, 2020, and approving of applications for new building permits will tentatively begin on June 29, 2020.
2020 City of Cambridge Resident Survey Results
Polity Research Consulting conducted a biennial survey of 400 adult residents of the City of Cambridge between Sept. 9-13, 2020. Affordable housing is still the number one issue facing residents (30%) -- and the top issue residents want the City to address. COVID-19 and education are also high on the issues list.
Starting a Career Working with Kids
Read about Jay's experience participating in the Early Childhood Education Career Training Program, offered in partnership by the Community Learning Center and the Office of Early Childhood.
Shooting and Death Investigation Underway at Broadway & Norfolk Street
The Cambridge Police Department, Middlesex District Attorney's Office, and Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office have launched an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a deceased individual with an apparent gunshot near the intersection of Broadway & Norfolk Street.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Cambridge Police Department at (617) 349-3300.
Anonymous tips can be shared with the Cambridge Police Department through phone, text or e-mail.
Twilight Party for Middle Schoolers (O'Neill)
Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Twilight series! We will watch highlights from the movies, make fan art and celebrate sparkly vampires.
Snacks provided. No registration necessary.
City of Cambridge to Advance to Phase III, Step 2 of Commonwealth's Reopening Plan on March 1, 2021, with Limited Exceptions
The City of Cambridge announced that, effective Monday, March 1, 2021, the City will advance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Phase III, Step 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan, with limited exceptions. An Emergency Order will be issued today by the City prohibiting live musical performances at restaurants until further notice and delaying the opening of indoor performance venues until March 22, 2021. Prior to opening, indoor performance venues will also need approval from the City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department.