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  Winter Resources for Unsheltered Residents

  Winter storms and extreme temperatures pose a severe risk to the safety and health of people remaining outdoors. If you see someone on the street and are concerned about them, please contact the FirstStep Street Outreach team at 617-592-6895 or Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. Please call 911 if there’s a medical emergency.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies

  Vacancies are available for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committees, Human Rights Commission, and Open Data Review Board.

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  Results for America Awards Cambridge With Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Highest Level Certification for Exceptional Use of Data

  Cambridge is proud to announce that Results for America has awarded it Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Platinum Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs, and engage residents. The What Works Cities Certification standard reflects the practices, policies, and infrastructure municipalities must have in place to effectively harness data for better decision-making. Platinum is Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities’ highest-level certification.
  

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  Council on Aging Extends Programming at Russell Youth and Community Center

  In response to community feedback and participation, the Cambridge Council on Aging will continue to offer programming for Cambridge adults age 60 and older at the Russell Youth and Community Center, 680 Huron Ave. Older adults are also invited to enjoy the Center’s Common Area on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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  City Transitioning to New Agenda and Meeting Management System

  Starting on January 26, 2026, City Council, BZA and Planning Board meeting agendas, minutes, and video streaming will be available through this new portal. Other Boards and Commissions will follow at a date to be communicated later.
  

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  Winter Resources for Unsheltered Residents

  Winter storms and extreme temperatures pose a severe risk to the safety and health of people remaining outdoors. If you see someone on the street and are concerned about them, please contact the FirstStep Street Outreach team at 617-592-6895 or Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. Please call 911 if there’s a medical emergency.

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  Learn How Cambridge’s Budget Works: Participate in a City Budget Walk Through Interactive Session

  In February, join us for one of two City Budget Walk Throughs, where City leaders and staff will break down how the budget is developed, how funding decisions are made, and how residents can meaningfully participate in future budget-shaping opportunities.

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  Winter Warming Center to be Open December 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

  The Winter Warming Center, open December 1 through April 30 for the 2025-2026 season, provides a safe and welcoming space at night for adults experiencing homelessness. The nightly maximum capacity at the Warming Center is 35 individuals.

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  First AHO Homeownership Project to Begin Construction

  Construction begins at 35 Cherry Street, the first homeownership project developed under the Affordable Housing Overlay.