News

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  Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies

  The City of Cambridge is currently seeking to fill vacancies on the Commercial Parking Control Committee, Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship and Police Review & Advisory Board. The deadline to apply for each vacancy is August 21. Additionally, the deadline to apply for the LGBTQ+ Commission has been extended until August 1.

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  National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4th at Donnelly Field

  Come join the Cambridge Police Department and other community partners to celebrate National Night Out at Donnelly Field.
  
  The event is free and open to all.
  
  There will be numerous activities including games, slides, races, an introduction to lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, obstacle course, face painting, dunk tank, food & more.
  
  Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
  
  3PM - 10PM
  
  Donnelly Field
  
  York St. & Berkshire St., Cambridge, Ma 02141
  
  Questions?
  
  Contact Kessen Green and Michele Scott
  
  (617) 349-9323

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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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  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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  Roadway Paving Enhancements Beginning August 10

  Beginning the August 10, 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.

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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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  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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  City of Cambridge Free Seed Library

  The City of Cambridge Free Seed Library is now open in the Public Works building at 147 Hampshire Street. All are welcome to take seed packets.