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  September 1 2026 State Primary Unofficial Results - UPDATED September 2

  Election night results include in-person early voting, mail-in ballots received by election day, and ballots processed by tabulators in polling places. These results do not include hand-counted ballots, write-in results, or provisional ballots.

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  What Ideas Do You Have to Improve Cambridge?

  The City of Cambridge has launched the 13th Participatory Budgeting process. Members of the community have until October 11 to submit ideas for projects to improve Cambridge and be part of next year’s FY28 Budget.

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  Closures and Service Information for Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 7

  In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed, and payments will not be required at City of Cambridge parking meters and parking meter pay stations. All library locations will also be closed Sunday, September 6.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies

  The City of Cambridge is currently seeking to fill vacancies on the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship, Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, and Planning Board.

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  Broadway Safety Improvement Project Final Implementation Phase Begins August 10

  Installation on the Broadway Safety Improvement Project is continuing into its final major phase for 2026. Over the coming weeks, you’ll start to see more visible changes on the street in the section between Lee St and Quincy St.

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  See How Playground Structures Are Hand-Crafted By Cambridge Artist Mitch Ryerson

  Cambridge Arts Exhibit Runs Sept. 14-Dec. 31

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  Celebrate National Black Business Month

  This August, Cambridge celebrates National Black Business Month to honor the vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs who strengthen our community and economy.

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  Help Cambridge Students Separate their Recycling and Food Waste

  Love recycling? Love supporting Cambridge Public School students? Volunteers are needed to help Cambridge Public School students sort their waste when they’re cleaning up after lunch (or breakfast)!
  

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  Cambridge and Northeast Region’s Drought Status Downgraded to Significant Drought

  The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has reduced the Cambridge and Northeast region drought level status from a Level 3 - Critical Drought to a Level 2 - Significant Drought. Cambridge has been in a Critical Drought since late May 2026.