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Danehy Park Family Day Sept. 19

Join us Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11am-4pm at Danehy Park, for a fun-filled day of children's amusement rides, arts & crafts, music and roving performers. Free hot dogs, chips, sodas and T-shirts while supplies last! See more at www.cambridgema.gov/danehypark

Summer in the City

Each summer, Cambridge parks come alive with music, dance, storytellers, theatrical performances, puppetry, movies and more! Cambridge Arts Council Presents Summer in the City 2015 featuring free outdoor performances for children and families July 7 - Sept. 6, 2015.

Magazine Beach Park Summer and Fall Events

Summer is in full swing at Magazine Beach Park on the banks of the Charles River, at Magazine St. and Memorial Drive, across from Micro Center Plaza. Check out ongoing and upcoming events for all ages at www.magazinebeach.org/events.

Cambridge Farmers Markets

Did you know that for much of the year you can find a farmers market operating every day of the week in Cambridge? The City supports and works with farmers markets to promote and improve access to fresh, healthy, locally grown food.

2014 Citizen Survey Results

The biannual telephone survey was conducted over a two week period in September 2014 by Opinion Dynamics Corporation, a national public opinion research firm, based in Waltham MA. Link to overview.

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City Calendar

Featured Events

9:00 AM, August 31, 2015
CRLS Bike Training
Are you an incoming 9th grader? Join us for a FREE bike training next week and get to school safely on the first day of school!
6:00 PM, August 31, 2015
Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Monthly Meeting
Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Meeting
6:00 PM, August 31, 2015
Building Pathways
Come to a Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program information session.
5:30 PM, September 1, 2015
Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee
7:00 PM, September 1, 2015
Planning Board Meeting
Regularly scheduled Planning Board Meeting

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What's New in Cambridge

Cambridge Works Transitional Jobs Program Graduates 15th Class
Cambridge Works, the City’s transitional jobs program for younger residents (age 18-35) who haven’t been able to get or keep jobs, recently celebrated its 15th graduating class during a special ceremony at Cambridge City Hall.
Join the Conversation about Homelessness in Cambridge this September
The City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs, in consultation with the Cambridge Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) and other City departments, has partnered with the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) to facilitate a community planning process on homelessness. Please join us September 15-18 for a unique community planning experience.
Entrepreneurship Assistance Program Taking Applications
Cambridge Entrepreneurship Assistance Program is now taking applications for the 2015-2016 season. Apply today!
Building Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship Program Information Session Aug. 31
The Office of Workforce Development is hosting an information session for Building Pathways, a pre-apprenticeship program for construction trades, Monday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. at 51 Inman St., Cambridge.
City Offices Closed on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 7
Trash and recycling daily pickup routes will be one day behind schedule for the remainder of that week. The odd side B district will be swept on Monday, Aug. 31.
How would you spend $600,000 to improve Cambridge?
As part second Participatory Budgeting process, the City will set aside this money from the FY17 Capital Budget for projects to improve the community. The deadline to submit project ideas through an interactive online map is Aug. 31
West Nile Virus Found in Cambridge Mosquitoes
Four Cambridge mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. Residents are urged to eliminate mosquito breeding areas on their property by emptying containers that can hold stagnant water and unclogging gutters.

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Cambridge City Hall

795 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge MA, 02139
Ph: 617-349-4000
TTY: 617-349-4242

Hours of Service

Monday: 8:30am-8pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm
Friday: 8:30am-12pm

Richard C. Rossi
City Manager

Lisa C. Peterson
Deputy City Manager

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