CityView Newsletter
The CityView Newsletter is a biannual publication of the City of Cambridge Public Information Office that is mailed to residential households in May and November. The newsletter includes a variety of updates and brief overviews on City programs and services. The spring-summer edition generally highlights key City initiatives for the coming fiscal year.
CityView Newsletter
The CityView Newsletter is a biannual publication of the City of Cambridge Public Information Office that is mailed to residential households in May and November. The newsletter includes a variety of updates and brief overviews on City programs and services. The spring-summer edition generally highlights key City initiatives for the coming fiscal year.
Vampire Orienteering at Danehy Park
Join Navigation Games for Vampire Orienteering, a free and fun outdoor event for all ages at Danehy Park! Teams of 2–4 people will travel through the park and use a special map to look for checkpoints — before vampires steal them! The event is offered by Navigation Games and sponsored by the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).
Scam Notification: Toy Poodles for Sale
The scammers have reportedly been placing flyers on vehicles throughout the region, including earlier this week in Cambridge, indicating that eight-week toy poodle puppies – fully vaccinated and registered with all documents – were listed for sale for $1,000. It has been determined that dogs are not being sold through the listed phone number and that this is an attempt to extort people.
Be Aware of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud and Scams
With the widespread concern about finding and getting a vaccine, some scammers are looking for ways to steal money and gather personal information that can be sold for profit. While we are not aware of any vaccine-related scams that have victimized residents in Cambridge, there are reports of scammers taking money in exchange for fake COVID-19 vaccine reservations around the country.
Summer Reading: Reading with Animals from Land's Sake Farm (Central Square)
Join us for a story time where we learn about the animals that live at Land’s Sake Farm! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is recommended. Space may be limited.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
Targeted Intersection Improvements
In addition to Intersection Safety Projects, the Cambridge Department of Transportation is installing Targeted Safety Improvements at some of the Higher Crash Intersections. This systemic approach utilizes treatments from our Treatment Toolkit that do not require significant design or analysis and can be installed with quick-build materials so that the department can implement them as soon as materials and staff are available.