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  City of Cambridge and Cambridge Community Foundation Commit $500K for Food Insecurity With SNAP Benefits At Risk

  Funded equally by the City of Cambridge and CCF, the effort aims to shore up local food pantries preparing to meet increased demand in the coming weeks and provide greater food access to the City’s most vulnerable populations – particularly low-income eligible families with children and older adults.

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  2025 Municipal Election Official Results – November 14th Update

  Official Cambridge results from the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election

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  Resident Parking Permit Photo Contest Winner Announced

  With more than 80 participants submitting 115 photos and pieces of artwork, City staff selected an image of the Charles River at sunset for the 2026 Resident Parking Permit sticker.

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  Members Sought for City of Cambridge Recycling Advisory Committee

  Do you or does someone you know have a passion for recycling, food waste diversion, reuse, and waste reduction programs? Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking Cambridge residents, business owners, property managers and local professionals interested in serving on the Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) for a 3-year term beginning January 2026.

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  Cambridge Preschool Program Application Open Now Through November 14 for 2026-2027 School Year

  The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) is a publicly-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool for Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds for a school-day, school-year placement. There are additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) programs for some families.

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  City of Cambridge Police Review and Advisory Board Launches New Online Complaint Form; New Board Members Sought

  PRAB announced the addition of new staff, a new online complaint form, and an opportunity for residents to apply and join the Board.

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  New Affordable Housing Development Processes Applications, Nears Occupancy

  Wingate Properties is processing applications from prospective tenants for new affordable rental housing at 52 New Street.

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  It's Leaf Season in Cambridge

  Did you know that last fall Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) collected 15,000 barrels of yard waste? Thanks to help from residents, that's 833 tons of leaves that didn't clog storm drains or pollute our local rivers and streams.
  
  Rake or sweep leaves from paved surfaces (driveways, sidewalks, and curbs) for curbside yard waste collection. Rake early and often and keep leaf piles away from storm drains. Yard waste collected in Cambridge is composted to make rich soil - further reducing our city's climate impact.
  

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  Medicare Open Enrollment Period, October 15 - December 7

  Are you turning 65 soon and losing your employer-based health insurance coverage? The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period is October 15 through December 7. It is one time of year when all Medicare enrollees can review coverage, compare benefits and premiums, and make changes to their plan.