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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.
  
  For Cambridge residents not already registered, the last day to register to vote is Saturday, August 22, 2026. Online voter registration is available until 11:59 p.m. on August 22. Individuals may use the online system to register to vote, update their address or change their party affiliation. The deadline to submit a Vote by Mail application for a mailed ballot for the election is Tuesday, August 25 by 5 p.m.

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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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  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.

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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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  Overnight Paving in Central Square beginning Sunday, August 23

  The City of Cambridge will conduct overnight paving in Central Square beginning Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. Work is expected to continue until approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.

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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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  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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  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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  Reduce Waste this Summer with the Recycling Advisory Committee's Free Store Saturday, August 22

  Cambridge’s Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) is organizing a Free Store Saturday, August 22 at Reservoir Church, 170 Rindge Ave, to help reduce move-out waste.