CPL Presents: Alejandro Varela (Main/Virtual)
Join the Cambridge Public Library in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by welcoming Alejandro Varela, the author of three books of fiction, including The Town of Babylon, which was nominated for a National Book Award, and Middle Spoon, published just this September. Middle Spoon, which Publisher's Weekly called a "refreshingly candid tale of modern love," follows a married middle-aged gay man as he struggles to move on from a break-up with his boyfriend. After reading from his work, Varela will sit in conversation with Ursula Villarreal-Moura, the author of Like Happiness. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow.
Registration is required.
Cookbook Club and Community Potluck (Central Square)
Join Central Square's cookbook club! This month, we're cooking from The Preppy Kitchen by John Kanell. Bring a dish to share or just come to talk about your experience with this cookbook.
Copies are available for pickup at the Branch.
For questions, email Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov)
Massachusetts Names City of Cambridge a Climate Leader Community
Cambridge is proud to announce that it is one of just 19 Massachusetts communities to have achieved Climate Leader Community certification from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. This certification recognizes how far the city has come in setting and meeting rigorous requirements to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Cambridge Roofscapes
Explore how the roofs of Cambridge can cool our city, increase solar power, and improve resilience.
Cambridge Roofscapes
Explore how the roofs of Cambridge can cool our city, increase solar power, and improve resilience.
Request a Crash Report
In order to obtain a motor vehicle crash report from the Cambridge Police, please contact 617-349-3336.
12-14 Laurel Street - AHO Community Meeting
Just A Start (JAS) is hosting their first AHO community meeting on September 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed redevelopment at 12-14 Laurel Street as 100% affordable housing.
You may attend this meeting either in-person or online.
In-person: 55 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, MA
Online: via Zoom. Please register here to attend the meeting online.
For more information about the project, please contact Connor Ring at ConnorRing@justastart.org.
Trash and Compost Collection
Due to all-staff safety trainings for the City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW), trash and compost collection normally scheduled for Friday, October 20 will be delayed one day and will occur on Saturday, October 21. Recycling and Yard Waste will remain on the normal schedule.