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  Public Works Announces 2025 Commissioner's Award Winners

  As part of a national celebration of Public Works Week, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner Kathy Watkins and other City officials recently honored the recipients of the 2025 Commissioner’s Award for Outstanding Performance during a ceremony at the DPW yard. Congratulations to T.J. Shea, Irina Sidorenko, Steven Arruda, Charles Harkins, and Emanuel Mercury.

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  EZRide Expands to Midday and Weekend Service Public Launch Event Scheduled for June 3

  The EZRide transit service has been expanded to include midday and weekend operations, building on its decades-long commitment to sustainable and equitable urban mobility.

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  Cambridge Weekend Traffic Impacts: Street Closures Saturday May 31 and Sunday, June 1

  The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to scheduled community events on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Events include the Attic Block Party (affecting Harvard Square) and the Cambridge 5K at CambridgeSide.

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  Cambridge Residents Eligible to Participate in Discount Rain Barrel Program

  The City of Cambridge is partnering with the Great American Rain Barrel Program to provide discount rain barrels for Cambridge residents.

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  City of Cambridge Awards $23,800 to Local Businesses through Cambridge NITES Grant Pilot

  The program aims to highlight the success of Cambridge’s nightlife and entertainment industry.

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  Reduce Trash this Spring with the Move-Out Waste Reduction Pilot and Free Store

  The Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) invites you to help the community reduce trash this Spring through the Move-Out Waste Reduction Pilot and Free Store.

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  Cambridge Kiosk Will Open May 30

  The historic kiosk in the center of Harvard Square will reopen as The Cambridge Kiosk and will serve as a community gathering space and visitor information center.

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  EZRide Expands to Midday and Weekend Service Public Launch Event Scheduled for June 3

  The EZRide transit service has been expanded to include midday and weekend operations, building on its decades-long commitment to sustainable and equitable urban mobility.

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  Current Board Vacancies: Council on Aging, Public Planting Committee, Cambridge Commercial Parking Control Committee

  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.