News

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  Cambridge Hosting Next Civic Assembly Session on Public Safety Technologies November 7

  The second session will orient Assembly members around assessing public safety technologies, what the evidence says about technologies, community and advocacy perspectives, and group discussion.

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  Apply to the Cambridge Preschool Program by Nov. 13 for Enrollment in the 2027-2028 School Year!

  The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) is a publicly-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool for Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds for a school-day, school-year placement. There are additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) programs for some families. Cambridge children who will turn 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2027 are eligible to apply.

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  City of Cambridge to Host Veterans Day Observance Event; Holiday Closures and Service Information for Wednesday, November 11

  The City of Cambridge Department of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Day Observance event on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sheraton Commander Hotel.

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  City of Cambridge Launches New Housing Development Dashboard

  The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce the launch of a new Housing Development Dashboard, an interactive, public-facing tool designed to provide accurate, comprehensive, and up‑to‑date information on housing development across the city.

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  Significant Drought Conditions & Water Use Restrictions In Effect in Cambridge

  Cambridge and the Northeast Region have recently been elevated from a Level 1 – Mild Drought to a Level 2 – Significant Drought.

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  Cambridge Resident Parking Permit Fee to Increase from $25 to $75; Fee Waiver Available for Those Eligible

  Beginning with the 2027 permit season, the standard annual Resident Parking Permit (RPP) fee will increase from $25 to $75, one of several changes residents will see this season after a 2026 Cambridge City Council policy order.

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  See What’s Taking Shape at the Cambridge KiOSK This Fall

  A recap and preview of programming at the Cambridge KiOSK in Summer and Fall of 2026

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  Get Help with Winter Heating Bills: Apply to the Home Energy Assistance Program through April 30!

  The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income-eligible Cambridge and Somerville residents pay their winter heating bills between November 1 – April 30. Applications to HEAP are accepted beginning October 1.

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  Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, November 7

  The final Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in 2026 will be on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., at 50 Mooney St. This event is for Cambridge residents only.