American Freedmen Commission Regular Meeting
Public, regular meeting of the Cambridge American Freedmen Commission's Community Outreach Subcommittee, held online on Tuesday, July 21, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. This meeting will be remote for the public and hybrid for commissioners.
52 New Street Lottery Information Session
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Marketing Underway for New Affordable Housing at 52 New Street Apartments – Information Sessions on April 28
Just A Start (JAS) is holding a second lottery for up to 20 of its one- and two-bedroom affordable housing rental units at 52 New Street in Cambridge and to fill the waiting list for units as they become available. Supported with funding from the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust, 52 New Street was the first development to be approved under the Affordable Housing Overlay. Construction is complete. Residents selected in this round will begin moving in by late June to July 2026.
Applications for the remaining units are now available until May 20 at 3 p.m. Please visit here to complete the application online.
JAS will be hosting an information session on April 28 at 1 p.m. online. Please visit www.52NewStreetApartments.com to register for the information session. A lottery will be held on May 22 at 3 p.m. via Teams. Attendance is not required.
For more information on 52 New Street, please visit JAS’s project page at: https://justastart.org/52-new-street/. For more information about the application process and the upcoming information session, please click on the flyer here or email 52NewStreet@Wingatecompanies.com.
Understanding Vision Loss in Seniors (Main)
Are you or a loved one experiencing changes in vision? Isabel Rosario, Outreach Specialist, will discuss how to recognize the signs of vision loss, questions to ask your eye doctor, tips on staying independent and safe, and local resources and support.
Registration is requested, but not required.