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Commonwealth Elevates Northeast Region, Which Includes Cambridge, to Level 3- Critical Drought Status

Due to the abnormally low levels, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) today elevated the Northeast Region of Massachusetts, which includes Cambridge, from a Level 1- Mild Drought to a Level 3- Critical Drought.
Importance of Water Conservation During Drought Periods

The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) carefully monitors the City’s water supply system on a weekly basis to ensure an adequate supply of water is available to meet the needs of our residents, businesses, and local organizations.
Cambridge Water Department Proactively Works to Eliminate Lead Service Lines

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has set a goal of replacing all lead service lines in Massachusetts within the next five years, eight years ahead of the new Federal EPA regulation requiring all lead services to be replaced by 2037.
City of Cambridge and Bay Cove Human Services Unveil New Outreach Van to Support Unhoused Residents

The new outreach van was funded by the City of Cambridge and will support the CASPAR First Step Outreach Program in providing medical care to unhoused individuals.
Cambridge Debuts First Electric Trash Collection Truck, Advancing City's Goal of Zero-Emission Fleet

The City of Cambridge has added its first Mack LR Electric trash collection truck to the City’s fleet, marking another critical step in helping the City meet its larger climate action and emissions reduction goals. This Mack LR Electric truck is the first fully electric trash truck in operation in Cambridge.
Historic Harvard Square Kiosk Set to Be Transformed Into Community Space and Information Center

The City of Cambridge has partnered with CultureHouse and the Cambridge Office for Tourism to bring the Cambridge Kiosk to life in an effort to reimagine the heart of Harvard Square; the Kiosk is expected to open in early 2025.
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting - Ideas for North Mass Ave

News item for a Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting about draft ideas for North Mass Ave between Porter Square and Alewife Brook Pkwy
DPW Announces Draft Strategies from updated Zero Waste Master Plan

On October 22, the Department of Public Works (DPW) presented nine strategies to City Council’s Health & Environment Committee on draft changes to improve on the City’s waste programs. The draft strategies are part of the City’s updated Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP), and the City seeks feedback from all Cambridge stakeholders by November 30, 2024.
City of Cambridge Signs Agreement with City of Boston to Increase Contracting Opportunities and Support For Diverse and Local Small Businesses

The agreement is intended to increase public contracting opportunities for minority-owned (MBEs), veteran-owned (VBEs), women-owned (WBEs), and other historically disadvantaged business enterprises.

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Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
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This public meeting will include a discussion of Homeless Services in the City of Cambridge
Virtual Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
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Virtual Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting: Ideas for North Mass Ave
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Community meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study - Ideas for North Mass Ave. This is the second meeting for this study area. We will be presenting initial ideas and developing recommendations for this part of the study area between Porter Square and Alewife Brook Pkwy.

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14 Thu

Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
5:30 PM
The regular meeting of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD).
Human Services Commission Meeting
5:30 PM
This public meeting will include a discussion of Homeless Services in the City of Cambridge
Virtual Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
5:30 PM
Virtual Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting: Ideas for North Mass Ave
6:00 PM
Community meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study - Ideas for North Mass Ave. This is the second meeting for this study area. We will be presenting initial ideas and developing recommendations for this part of the study area between Porter Square and Alewife Brook Pkwy.

Nov

18 Mon

Regular City Council Meeting
5:30 PM
Regular City Council meeting
Conservation Commission Meeting
7:00 PM
Monthly information for the Conservation Commission Meeting

Nov

19 Tue

The Ordinance Committee
2:00 PM
The Ordinance Committee
Regular Meeting of the School Committee
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting of the School Committee

Nov

14 Thu

Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
5:30 PM
The regular meeting of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD).
Human Services Commission Meeting
5:30 PM
This public meeting will include a discussion of Homeless Services in the City of Cambridge
Virtual Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
5:30 PM
Virtual Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee

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Commonwealth Elevates Northeast Region, Which Includes Cambridge, to Level 3- Critical Drought Status

Importance of Water Conservation During Drought Periods

Cambridge Water Department Proactively Works to Eliminate Lead Service Lines

City of Cambridge and Bay Cove Human Services Unveil New Outreach Van to Support Unhoused Residents

Cambridge Debuts First Electric Trash Collection Truck, Advancing City's Goal of Zero-Emission Fleet

Historic Harvard Square Kiosk Set to Be Transformed Into Community Space and Information Center

Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting - Ideas for North Mass Ave

DPW Announces Draft Strategies from updated Zero Waste Master Plan

City of Cambridge Signs Agreement with City of Boston to Increase Contracting Opportunities and Support For Diverse and Local Small Businesses

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