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In this issue, we’ll go behind the scenes of some of the City of Cambridge’s unique programs and how they are impacting the community. Learn how the City is helping families meet their basic needs, building community, and investing in new projects. Read about these and several other stories to see the City’s dedication to the overall wellness, safety, and vibrancy of Cambridge.

The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides centralized technology services to support municipal operations, the Cambridge Open Data Program, The Geographical Information System, and the City websites.

Working group meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study. We will be discussing the basics of zoning, and our approach to community planning for Porter Square.

Transportation is an important part of what makes Cambridge the vibrant, lively City it is. More people are choosing to walk, bike, bus, and take the subway. In this issue, read about Cambridge’s commitment to improving infrastructure. Learn how the City is prioritizing safety, equity, accessibility, and education. And meet some of the people behind the scenes leading this work!

Stop by the first floor of the Main Branch Library to view a display of key information from the Urban Design Guidelines, and provide feedback.

Maple Ave from Broadway to Cambridge St. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2024 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.

Kinetic energy tiles are tiles that generate energy from your footsteps! We want to introduce these tiles into our city and get Cambridge residents involved with clean energy! These tiles can power streetlights, phones, or laptops.

Is your protection against COVID-19 up to date? If you're 50+, two boosters are recommended.

Join the Cambridge Public Library in celebrating Native American Heritage Month by welcoming Morgan Talty, author of the award-winning story collection, Night of the Living Rez, as well as the novel, Fire Exit, published just last summer. Fire Exit—which Booklist called "tender and heartbreaking" in a starred review—is a novel about family secrets and how they inform the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and where we live. After reading from his work, Talty will sit in conversation with Nina MacLaughlin, author or Winter Solstice, followed by a short audience Q&A and book signing. Registration is required.

The Baker-Polito Administration outlined plans to vaccinate the Commonwealth’s first responders, the next priority group within Phase One of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.