Outdoor Dining Grant
Information about ARPA-Funded Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Reimbursement Grant
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Rapid Track Family Shelter
The shelter, part of the Commonwealth’s Emergency Assistance Family Shelter system, is designed for eligible families in Massachusetts who are experiencing homelessness (eligible families must have children under 21 years of age and/or individuals who are pregnant) to stay while they work with case managers to find and move into stable, permanent housing.
Cambridge Non-Profit Recovery Fund
The Cambridge Non-profit Recovery Fund (Fund) is a special grant program providing relief to local eligible non-profit organizations heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Multifamily Citywide
In March 2024, the City Council passed Policy Order 2024 #37, which asked the Community Development Department “to work with the chairs of the Housing Committee to create zoning language that effectively promotes multifamily housing, including income-restricted affordable housing with the goal of having viable housing for everyone especially lower-income residents.” A series of Housing Committee meetings will be held to discuss the proposal throughout the summer and fall of 2024. Additional information will be posted here as the proposal is developed.
Live at the Library: Story Terrarium (Central Square)
Join local artist, musician and educator Ben Cunningham for a transformative storytelling performance. The Story Terrarium is not your average storytelling experience—it's an educational, interactive adventure for children and families alike. No registration required.
Funding for Vacation Week Programming: Live at the Library has been generously provided by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.
Family STEAM Night: Bumblebees Make My Tomatoes! (O'Neill)
Families with elementary school age children join us for hands-on activities focused on Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Math. Adults and children will learn and play together!
This month we will learn about pollinators with Cambridge Wildlife Arts. We will plant seeds and make bumblebee puppets!
This program is a part of the CPL Nature Club.
Family Literacy Fun Day
November is National Family Literacy Month. Cambridge families with children ages birth to 3rd grade are invited to celebrate talking, reading, singing, and telling stories with free books and fun activities!
FY16 City Manager's Tax Recommendation Letter
City Manager tax letter to city council on recommendation for the required votes necessary to minimize taxes on residential properties, with analyses of the fiscal year property tax levy, property values, and other supporting information.