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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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  Traffic Impacts from Cambridge Winter Classic 5K Road Race Sunday, December 7

  Expect brief road closures and traffic impacts near Central Square and Riverside due to the Winter Classic 5K, which will take place on Sunday, December 7, at 9:30 a.m. The course begins and ends at University Park Commons near Central Square.

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  Renew Residential Parking Permits Online Starting December 1, 2025

  It's almost the new year – and that means it’s time to renew your Cambridge parking permit! Starting December 1, 2025, the online permit renewal process opens.

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  Cambridge Public Safety Agencies Notify Community Of Cyber-Attack Against CodeRed; Encourage Residents to Change Passwords

  The City of Cambridge, Emergency Communications Department, Police Department, and Fire Departments are notifying the community of a nationwide cyber-attack against the OnSolve CodeRED emergency notifications system, and encouraging users of the system to immediately change their passwords.

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  2025 City Manager Performance Review

  This is the third year Cambridge has conducted a City Manager Performance Review, which is an important commitment to transparency and accountability. This next step will be followed by the City Council’s formal evaluation delivered at a Special City Council Meeting in December.

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  Learn the Signs to Stop Scams This Holiday Season

  With a few simple precautions, you can keep your money and personal information safe. Stay informed this season and protect your personal information.

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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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  Registration Open for Shoot Straight Youth Winter Basketball League

  The 10-week instructional league is open to Cambridge youth in grades 3-6 and focuses on skills, team play, and sportsmanship.

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  Exploring Careers at the CLC

  The Career Connections Program (CCP) begins in January and helps adults who need to improve their English communications and/or math skills to think carefully about their interests, values, and job skills