Tips for Preventing Conflicts with Coyotes
Coyotes are common throughout North America, including in urban areas, and have been regularly observed throughout Cambridge. They can thrive close to humans in a variety of habitats.
Cambridge Mosquito Sample Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
State health officials reported on July 9 that a mosquito sample in Cambridge had tested positive for West Nile virus. The virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The risk of West Nile virus infection in Cambridge remains “low,” according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Low risk means an infection of West Nile virus is unlikely.
Carpool
Do you need to travel via car? Try looking into the option of carpooling. Below are links to two carpool options in Cambridge.
Meet Your Neighbor Day or Plan a Neighborhood Gathering
Meet Your Neighbor Day is an invitation for you to plan something that can bring together your neighbors — in a way that works for you, or to learn about events that may be planned in your neighborhood between September 14 and 22, 2024.
Living Well
View “Living Well: A Guide To Elder Services in Cambridge,” by Kristina Snyder, to learn about all of the services that the city of Cambridge has to offer!
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1, and also announced its plan to transition to Step 1 of Phase IV on Monday, March 22. With public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, including drops in average daily COVID cases and hospitalizations, and vaccination rates continuing to increase, the Administration is taking steps to continue to reopen the Commonwealth’s economy.
Cambridge Offers New Apprenticeship Program
The Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) will collaborate to identify residents interested in committing to one to two-year paid apprenticeships.
Create your own terrarium! (Main)
In honor of Earth Day, spend your afternoon at the Library creating your own terrarium. In partnership with Emerald City Plant Shop, you will have the opportunity to learn more about different kind of plants and plant care. This event will be conducted in the front park area of the Library. In the case of rain, the class will be moved to the community room. The Library will provide needed supplies.