Register for snow emergency, parking alerts and other important city notifications online
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EMF Building loss inspires roundtable talk at June 20 meeting of Cambridgeport group
The June 20 meeting of the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association brings together experts from Community Development, the Central Square Business Association and MIT’s Spaceus startup for a discussion about protecting creative nonresidential spaces.
Fifth Participatory Budgeting cycle collects ideas through July 31 for a $900,000 year
Participatory Budgeting idea collection takes place throughout June and July, with the city seeking project ideas to help improve Cambridge as part of its fifth Participatory Budgeting cycle.
‘Public Internet Option’ discussion May 16 hosted by Upgrade Cambridge and ACLU
A discussion on “The Public Internet Option: How Local Governments Can Provide Network Neutrality, Privacy and Access for All” is planned for May 16 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Stata Center.
State’s budget for transportation projects needs public input; meeting set for May 15
Public comment is wanted on the draft capital investment plan update for spending on state Department of Transportation and Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority projects in the fiscal years 2019-23, which is being presented this month at meetings in Boston and other sites.
Outstanding City of Cambridge Employee award winners named; ceremony May 11
The Outstanding City Employee Awards for the year, recognizing employees for superior performance, positive attitude, hard work and dedication to public service, will be presented at a May 11 public ceremony.
Free document shredding is May 5
Free document shredding will be offered May 5 in front of City Hall by the Cambridge Consumers’ Council in cooperation with the U.S. Postal Service.
Alterations in Porter Square should do more to improve safety of pedestrians, bicyclists
Cambridge Bicycle Safety – a group of Cambridge residents and volunteers advocating for safer road designs for vulnerable road users – will rally Thursday evening in Porter Square to ask for design improvements on behalf of the people walking, bicycling and using the T there daily.
Arbor Week events to take place April 23-27; Tree Advisory Committee meets on April 25
Arbor Week runs through Friday, focused on activities and information promoting the city’s urban forest.
Drop-in info sessions offered April 17 and 27 for short-term rental law that started April 1
From the City of Cambridge, on April 4, 2018: A Short-Term Rental Ordinance that went into effect April 1 regulates the rental of property for transient housing, meaning stays of 30 or fewer days, through services such as Airbnb and Home Away. Resident …
