1648 & 1654 Massachusetts Avenue
In May 2026, the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) purchased two existing residential buildings located at 1648 & 1654 Massachusetts Avenue with financial support from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT). The CHA will convert these properties to fully affordable housing as the existing market-rate units naturally turnover.
The buildings contain a total of 56,614 square feet, including 62 one-bedroom units and 17 two-bedroom units and two commercial spaces. The commercial spaces are located on the first floor of the 1654 Massachusetts Avenue building and are currently leased to Huron Cleaners and Marathon Sports.
Located between Harvard Square and Porter Square in Neighborhood Nine, the buildings are located in a prominent location with near access to local restaurants, shops, and public transit.
City of Cambridge Senior Town Hall Meeting
This Senior Citizens Town Hall is part of the ongoing commitment of the Cambridge Mayor, the City Manager, and the Council on Aging to address the needs and concerns of Cambridge’s senior residents.
2025 Domestic Violence Vigil Honors Those Lost in DV Incidents
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025 CPD joined other community members on the lawn of City Hall for the annual Domestic Violence Vigil. The vigil is held each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to honor the Massachusetts women, men, and children who have tragically lost their lives during domestic violence incidents over the past year.
31-37 Mellen Street
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) purchased 31-37 Mellen Street, a 26,000 square foot property, from Lesley University in late December 2025. Located in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard Square and Porter Square, the site is in close proximity to the area’s many amenities including local retail restaurants, and the MBTA train stations and bus transportation.
The CHA is planning to create new affordable housing on the sites under the provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).
Valente Branch Book Club (Valente)
Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature! The Valente Branch will be reading a new fiction title monthly. March's selection will be The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.
Valente Branch Book Club (Valente)
Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature! The Valente Branch will be reading a new fiction title monthly. February's selection will be The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.
CANCELED Sing-Along (Valente)
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, movement, and dancing! This event is for children and their grown-ups.
This program will take place in the Community Room. No registration is required. For more information, please call the library at (617) 349-4015.