News

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  Voting Options for the September 1, 2026 State Primary

  Information regarding voter registration, voting by mail, voting early in-person, voting on Election Day, and specimen ballots for the September 1, 2026 State Primary.
  
  The last day to vote early in-person will be Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12 p.m.

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  Mayor and City Manager Issue Statement Following Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

  Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Yi-An Huang released a statement following the fatal officer-involved shooting of a man in his 60s on Temple Street Friday evening.

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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.

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  Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, August 29

  The third of four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days in 2026 will be on Saturday, August 29th from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., at 50 Mooney St. This event is for Cambridge residents only.