News

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  MBTA to Close Red Line Service and Replace with Shuttle Buses at All Cambridge Stations July 21–30, 2026

  Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days this July. Free and accessible shuttle buses will replace and make all stops between Alewife and Park Street.

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  Teen Night Live Returns to Cambridge Youth Centers July 13 - August 14

  Cambridge teens ages 14–19 can sign up for exciting skill-based workshops and field trips on weekday evenings from 6-9 p.m.

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  Pop Up Recycle Center Event Wednesday, July 29

  Join us for the fifth of ten neighborhood Pop-Up Recycle Center Events in 2026. By making collection easier and more accessible, DPW hopes to safely manage items prohibited in the trash.

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  Enjoy Live Music Concerts at Danehy Park this Summer!

  Join us on Tuesday evenings beginning July 1 for free concerts by local musicians.

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  Changes Coming to Cambridge Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Collection Program

  Beginning July 20, 2026, residents who wish to schedule a mattress or box spring collection through UTEC will pay a portion of the collection and recycling cost, while the City will continue to subsidize the remainder.

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  City of Cambridge Approves Seasonal Sale of Alcohol-to-Go, Public Consumption Districts, and Extended Hours to Support Local Businesses

  Acting on recommendations from the City Manager’s Office, the License Commission has authorized the sale of alcohol-to-go for permitted businesses within designated open container districts/public consumption zones and a maximum one-hour extension of alcohol operating sales for approved bars and restaurants.

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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 Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunity for Nonprofits

  The City of Cambridge, through its Community Benefits Advisory Committee, is pleased to provide an advance announcement for an upcoming competitive round of grant funding. This funding is intended to address critical needs of Cambridge residents by supporting community-based nonprofit organizations that are well-suited to respond.

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  Roadway Paving Enhancements Beginning Week of July 20

  Beginning the week of July 20, weather permitting, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will be performing roadway milling (grinding) and paving operations to enhance the road conditions on several sections of street around the City.