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  City of Cambridge 2025 Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

  The annual Scholarship Fund, which is in its 33rd year, provides financial assistance to college-bound high school seniors and other Cambridge residents who wish to pursue post-secondary education.

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  Cambridge Awarded What Works Cities Gold Certification for Exceptional Use of Data

  What Works Cities Certification represents the international standard of data excellence in city governance. Cambridge is the only New England city Certified at the Gold level in 2024, and one of two cities across the nation to achieve Gold level Certification three times (joining Washington, D.C.).

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  Cambridge Launches Grant Pilot for Nightlife and Entertainment Businesses

  Apply to the Cambridge Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces (NITES) Grant! The Cambridge NITES grant is aimed at supporting the nightlife and entertainment industry in Cambridge by providing up to $5,000 awards for outdoor, nighttime events during the month of June.

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  Reminder to Apply for 2025 Cambridge Resident and Visitor Parking Permits

  Starting January 2, residents can apply or renew their Resident Parking Permits online and in-person.

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  Cambridge Zones for Multifamily Housing Citywide

  On February 10, 2025, the Cambridge City Council voted to adopt zoning amendments that allow multifamily housing in all Cambridge neighborhoods.

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  City of Cambridge Announces Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers to Protect Health and Environment

  The City of Cambridge is taking another step toward reducing noise and air pollution by officially prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and requiring all users to transition to electric or battery-powered leaf blowers. This initiative aligns with the city’s commitment to protecting public health and reducing harmful emissions.

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  Mini-Grants Available for Youth Wellness, Healthy Eating, and Physical Activity Projects

  The Cambridge Public Health Department’s Health Promotion Mini-Grant Program will award up to $20,000 in total funding to projects from community organizations, schools, businesses, garden and farm programs, and government agencies that serve Cambridge.

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  Current Board Vacancies: Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC), Human Services Commission

  Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work. Are you ready to play a critical role in shaping Cambridge’s civic landscape? Apply today at Cambridgema.gov/Apply.

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  Complete and Return Your 2025 Annual City Census

  Be counted! Return your Census!