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  Cambridge Earns Highest Credit Rating Possible from Rating Agencies For the 27th Consecutive Year

  Achieving this AAA rating from the major credit rating agencies lowers the City’s borrowing costs, which in turn saves taxpayer dollars as Cambridge invests in critical infrastructure and core services.

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies: February-March 2026

  The City of Cambridge is currently seeking to fill vacancies on the new Combined Sewer Overflow Control and Stormwater Management Advisory Committee, Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board, and Peace Commission.

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  Commonwealth Elevates Cambridge and Northeast Region To Critical Drought Status

  Despite the considerable snowfall that Cambridge and the greater region has had this winter, drought conditions have been elevated due to limited groundwater recharge this winter. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) elevated the Northeast Region of Massachusetts, which includes Cambridge, from a Level 2 - Significant Drought to a Level 3 - Critical Drought earlier this week. In response to the ongoing drought, Cambridge has implemented strict water use restrictions.

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  Cambridge Preschool Program to Accept Additional Applications for 2026-2027 School Year through April 13

  The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood is offering a spring enrollment period for the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) to support families with preschool-aged children who have recently moved to Cambridge or who missed the earlier application period for the 2026-2027 school year.

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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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  City Releases New Biking Report Showing Record Trips by Bike and Improving Safety in Cambridge

  The City of Cambridge has released the 2025 Biking in Cambridge Data Report summarizing how biking has changed across the city over the past two decades.

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  Council on Aging Extends Programming at Russell Youth and Community Center

  In response to community feedback and participation, the Cambridge Council on Aging will continue to offer programming for Cambridge adults age 60 and older at the Russell Youth and Community Center, 680 Huron Ave. Older adults are also invited to enjoy the Center’s Common Area on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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  Renewed Cambridge Women’s Heritage Project Brings Women’s Contributions Into Focus

  The initiative highlights some of the women and woman-focused organizations that built and strengthened our community.

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  City Funds Acquisition of Future Affordable Housing Site

  The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), with financial support from the City of Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust (AHT), has successfully purchased 31-37 Mellen Street from Lesley University. The site will be developed into affordable housing designed for families.