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Squirrelwood encompasses both the rehabilitation of the 45 existing units at Linwood Court and the 20 units at Squirrel Brand, as well as the new construction of 23 units at Linwood Court.

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sep. 1 for Labor Day.

As part of a national celebration of Public Works Week, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner Kathy Watkins and other City officials recently honored the recipients of the 2023 Commissioner’s Award for Outstanding Performance.

Close out Summer Reading with stories, chalk drawing, and a summer treat. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. In the case of inclement weather, this program will take place in the Children's Room. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.

Join City Staff for the sixth pop-up recycling event on Wednesday, August 26 from 4-7:30 p.m. at 80 Haskell Street (in the parking area between Rindge Baseball Field and Bergin Park).

The past year featured the launch of several strategic initiatives, the unveiling of critical new resources, and the achievement of many critical milestones across the City. In this newsletter, we look back at some of the highlights and milestones that may have gone under-the-radar in 2024. Highlights include the launch of a new alternative 9-11 response team, a new outreach van for individuals who are unhoused, new programming for older adults and expanded offerings for families, the most checked out library books over the past year, and much more. Finally, meet some of the people behind the scenes leading this important work.

April Selection: The Humans by Matt Haig A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Cherokee America by Margaret Verble. Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library. This month's book selection is also available as an ebook and digital audiobook through Libby/OverDrive. For any further information, please contact Jo Percell at jpercell@cambridgema.gov

July Selection: There Junes by Julia Glass A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Cherokee America by Margaret Verble. Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library. This month's book selection is also available as an ebook and digital audiobook through Libby/OverDrive. For any further information, please contact Jo Percell at jpercell@cambridgema.gov

August Selection: Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library. This month's book selection is also available as an ebook and digital audiobook through Libby/OverDrive. For any further information, please contact Jo Percell at jpercell@cambridgema.gov

A water main break on 3rd St. has caused some service interruptions and traffic impacts in East Cambridge.