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  Cities of Cambridge, Somerville, and MWRA Submit Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan

  The Draft Updated Plan is the first in the nation to go beyond EPA guidance and prepare for climate change. This plan prepares for increased and heavier rainfall expected in a typical 2050 year due to climate change, while also balancing water quality, construction impacts, public open space, project timelines, and costs.

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  Cambridge Weekend Traffic Impacts: Street Closures Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 for Community Events

  The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to the MayFair, Port Arts Fest, and the CambridgeSide 5K.

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  Commonwealth Elevates Cambridge and Northeast Region To Critical Drought Status

  The City and broader region was previously in a Level 2 - Significant Drought before being elevated to a Level 3 – Critical Drought last week.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies

  Vacancies are available for the American Freedmen Commission, Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, Cambridge Climate Committee, Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, and the Public Planting Committee.

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  Cambridge Secures Grant Funding and Will Bring 2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Parties to Neighborhoods Across the Community

  Cambridge United – Where the World Comes Together will encompass a citywide series of free World Cup watch parties in June-July 2026, bringing the excitement of the world’s most-watched sporting event to public spaces across the community.

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  Cambridge Awards Grant Funding to Local Nightlife Businesses

  The City of Cambridge Community Development Department has awarded nearly $30,000 in funding to seven organizations through the Cambridge Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces (NITES) grant.

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  Cambridge City Manager Signs Executive Order and Joins City Council and Metro Mayors Coalition in Standing Together to Protect Residents and Stand Against Illegal ICE Actions

  City of Cambridge leadership and elected officials stood together with colleagues in the Metro Mayors Coalition today to affirm their values as a coalition of regional municipal leaders and protect the rights of their residents.

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  Recipients of the 2026 Outstanding City Employee Award and Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service

  The City Manager’s Outstanding Employee Awards program recognizes employees nominated by peers, department leaders, and/or members of the community 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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  Major Broadway Safety Project Work Begins This June

  Project implementation for the Broadway Safety Improvement Project is moving ahead, and major installation activities will begin soon.