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  Congratulations to Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding City Employee Award and Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service

  The Outstanding Employee Award program recognizes City employees nominated for superior performance, positive attitude, hard work, and dedication to public service. The Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service is a distinguished recognition given to leaders who display extraordinary qualities in the workplace and dedication to community service.

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  Cambridge Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Impacts and Street Closures for Boston Calling and Boston’s Run to Remember Road Race

  The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout Memorial Day weekend due to two significant events on May 23-25, 2025.

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  City of Cambridge Department of Veterans Services Memorial Day Weekend & MA250 Observance Events

  The City of Cambridge Department of Veterans Services (DVS) invites the public to attend three Memorial Day Weekend Observance Events: Grave Decoration Day on May 24; Observance for maritime military members lost due to maritime battles on May 24; and the Memorial Day Observance event on May 26.

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  City of Cambridge Closures and Service Information for Memorial Day Holiday

  Closure and Service information for Memorial Day Holiday

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  Recognizing Emergency Medical Services Staff for their Critical Community Contributions During EMS Week May 18 - 24, 2025

  Every fire company in the city is an EMS unit, staffed with Firefighter EMTs, Paramedics, and Medical 1st Responders answering more than 7,000 EMS calls per year, providing optimal medical care 24/7/365, under any conditions.

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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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  Company To Conduct Vehicle Testing in Cambridge and the Greater Boston Area Starting May 19

  We wanted to make the community aware that starting May 19, 2025, a small number of Waymo vehicles will be operating in the Greater Boston Area, including Cambridge, Somerville, Boston, and Boston Logan Airport (MassPort property).

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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.