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The Department of Public Works has announced changes to its sewer connection fees that will take effect on March 1, 2025. A sewer connection fee is a one-time charge assessed as part of a building permit, based on the number of plumbing fixtures that connect to the sewer.

The Cambridge Public Health Department announced today that the first case of the B.1.351 COVID-19 variant reported by the Commonwealth this week is a resident of Cambridge. The B.1.351 variant was first detected in South Africa.

How to apply to the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program through Trax.

In January, the state launched several programs to make it easier for children, teens, and adults to get help for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow, a former Morse student and US Navy Veteran, visited the Morse Elementary School to help students with a Veteran’s Day project.

The City of Cambridge announced today plans to restore the exterior façade of the historic City Hall. Cambridge has a rich history, and the landmark City Hall building is a significant part of that story. The 15-month restoration project will preserve Cambridge City Hall's historic character. Work includes gilding at the clock tower, originally manufactured by the E. Howard Watch & Clock Company of Waltham. The clock is original to the building and was last restored 20 years ago. To this day, it is still wound by hand once a week.

Through Rise Up, Cambridge became the first city in the nation to introduce a non-lottery program to provide direct cash assistance to all eligible families. Ultimately, the City was focused helping families with children to meet their basic needs.

As cases continue to increase in Massachusetts and in Cambridge, the City is reminding residents that COVID-19 is still with us. Help prevent the spread by remembering the basics - Wear a mask or face covering, Practice physical distancing, Wash your hands for 20 seconds.

The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) offers summer camps and programs to Cambridge children and youth currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Activities include art, sports, swimming, field trips, and more. All DHSP summer camps and programs are filled through a lottery process. The deadline to apply to the 2025 DHSP Summer Lottery application is Monday, March 3.