Cookbook Club and Community Potluck (Central Square)
Join Central Square's cookbook club! This month, we're cooking from Everyone Hot Pot and More than Cake both by Natasha Pickowicz. Bring a dish to share or just come to talk about your experience with this cookbook.
Copies are available for pickup at the Branch.
For questions, email Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov)
Conservation Commission
The Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (310 CMR 10.0), reviewing, permitting and inspecting projects in or adjacent to Cambridge’s wetlands, floodplains and water bodies.
Caregiver Council for DHSP
DHSP is working with caregivers to form a new community partnership that welcomes families into desicion-making that impacts them.
Administration
The Administration Division provides leadership and policy direction, as well as financial and operational support to the department.
Community Preservation Act Committee Hearing
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee will hold a virtual public hearing to receive public requests and comments on FY26 funding for affordable housing, open space and historic preservation projects.
CPL Nature Club: Herb of the Month: St. John's Wort (Valente)
Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy to get deeply acquainted with St. John's Wort! We’ll spend time getting to know this medicinal plant through drawing, taste, science, and stories of herbalists’ experience. Bring your journal and leave with an in-depth account of botany, history, clinical use, and safety.
Registration is required.
Vacation Week: Music Class with Rockabye Beats (Collins)
Hands on learning through music, dancing, Spanish and fun! Rockabye Beats brings the magic of music to babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Little ones and their caregivers will enjoy live music, instrument jams, musical games and even a little Spanish, all designed to spark creativity, joy and connection. No registration required.
Crisis Negotiations Unit
The Crisis Negotiations Unit consists of specially trained officers who are prepared to deal with people who have taken someone hostage or have barricaded themselves within a building or similar setting.
Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Violations or complaints regarding any noise issue should be reported to the police's non-emergency line or License Commission.
Shared Use Plan
Description of the Fresh Pond Reservation Shared Use Plan, with links to the final report, public comments, and fact sheets.