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Expect traffic impacts from Oct. 27-28 due to road closures on JFK Street in Harvard Square

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making your own papel picado ("pecked paper") inspired by beautiful folk art examples from Mexico. We will provide the tissue paper and scissors, you bring your imagination! Recommended for children ages 7 years old and up and their caregivers. Registration is not required for this event.

The City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) have announced new initiatives that together will provide approximately $3.6 million in support to Cambridge small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Last week marked the end of an era at the Cambridge Police Department as we celebrated not one, but two retirements. Congratulations to Officer Eric Helberg and Sgt. Tom Maldonaldo.

Install chess tables in parks, city squares and near libraries to foster fresh-air, brain training, and diverse intergenerational community interaction through chess and other board games!

Commission local artists to create a series of murals and street art reflecting Cambridge's vibrancy and diversity. Increase space for publicly created street art (like that in "Graffiti Alley" in Central Square).

The CPA Committee will hold a virtual meeting to vote on FY25 allocation percentages and project recommendations for FY25 funding for affordable housing, open space/recreation and historic preservation projects.

The City of Cambridge will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs only and its annual dog licensing event on Saturday, April 1, from 9-11 a.m., behind the Department of Public Works at 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge. Cost is $15 per dog. Cash or checks only will be accepted.

Guests of all ages are welcome to the intergenerational night, featuring a DJ, live visuals, and interactive activities, with snacks from Amba Cafe and tea—on the house.

A new book discussion group for teens! All readers ages 13-16 welcome. Registration is required. For questions, email hsaxton@cambridgema.gov. This month, we're reading Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas (Macmillan, 2020). Limited copies of the book are available at the Central Square Library Children's Desk. Pizza will be provided!