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Did you know you can vote for a winner in the Massachusetts Children's Book Award each year? Join us the 1st Wednesday of each month as we read and discuss some of the MCBA nominated books. Cast your vote for your favorite nominated title, right here at the library. This program is for kids in 4th, 5th and 6th grade (or equivalent ages). Registration is required. For more information, please contact jpittel@cambridgema.gov. This month we're reading Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy (Knopf, 2024). Limited copies of the book will be available at the Central Square Library. Pizza will be provided!

The Historical Commission staff can make presentations in the classroom to elementary school children on a number of local history topics.

The Historical Commission staff can make presentations in the classroom to elementary school children on a number of local history topics.

The Historical Commission staff can make presentations in the classroom to elementary school children on a number of local history topics.

On October 22, the Department of Public Works (DPW) presented nine strategies to City Council’s Health & Environment Committee on draft changes to improve on the City’s waste programs. The draft strategies are part of the City’s updated Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP), and the City seeks feedback from all Cambridge stakeholders by November 30, 2024.

The project includes the construction of new sidewalk ramps and general roadway reconstruction, including curb extensions to enhance safety for pedestrians.

Thorndike Street (Fulkerson St. to Third St.) Reconstruction Project includes sidewalk and roadway work as well as water main replacement.

Areas in front of schools and public buildings to be kept clear of parked vehicles for the safety of pedestrians.

Over the past three weeks, 20 employees with the City of Cambridge have contacted more than 7,000 senior residents throughout the community. This effort, which is being led by the City Manager’s Office, is intended to connect directly with seniors to determine if they have any questions, concerns or needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"What would you say to Time if you got the chance?” Michael Talbot asks in his new exhibition, “Conversations With Time."