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City Manager Seeks Applicants
for CCPD Advisory Board
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Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is seeking to fill vacancies on the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) advisory board.
CCPD works to increase access to all aspects of Cambridge community life for people with disabilities. CCPD raises awareness about disability issues and promotes equal opportunity for people with a range of abilities, including physical, mental, and sensory. CCPD provides information, referrals, guidance, and technical assistance to individuals and their families, employers, public agencies, businesses and private non-profit organizations.
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The CCPD board has 11 members who serve as volunteers for three-year terms. CCPD Board Members:
- Must be Cambridge residents
- Represent different disabilities, diverse cultures and races, and all parts of Cambridge
- Attend monthly meetings, held the second Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
- Take part in Working Groups and work on projects as needed
- Work with other members and the office staff to carry out the CCPD Ordinance (CMC Chapter 2.96).
- a cover letter, and
- a résumé or summary of relevant experience that includes disability-related issues or projects that interest you
For a paper application, visit the City Manager’s Office at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. If you need help filling out your application or have any questions, please contact CCPD at:
The deadline for submitting applications is March 28, 2022.
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Need Help Paying Winter Heating Bills? |
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The Fuel Assistance Program helps low-income households pay for heating between November 1 and April 30. Renters and homeowners in both Cambridge and Somerville are eligible to apply if they meet federal income guidelines.
If your heat has been shut off or you are facing immediate utility shutoff, fuel assistance can be provided within 24 hours to eligible applicants.
You can apply online. For help, call the Fuel Assistance office at 617-665-6234.
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Universal Design Playground
Features Paintings by Local Artist
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Photo credit: Susan Cicconi |
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Several vibrant works of art by Dominic Killiany have been installed at the Universal Design Playground. Dominic has been painting and drawing since he was a toddler. For the paintings represented in this park, Dominic draws inspiration from his favorite subjects, including animals, landscapes, and cityscapes. His imagery is often complex, incorporating noticeable brushstrokes, intricate geometries, intense color palettes, and sometimes hidden letters and numbers. In the artist’s own words, “Painting makes me happy.”
Based in Watertown, Dominic is a graduate of Nashoba Learning Group (2016) and Boston Higashi (2020), private schools for children and young adults with autism. Learn more about Dominic at www.dominicreations.com/about. |
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Photo credit: Lillian Hsu |
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COVID-19 Testing & Mask Updates |
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With significant decreases in COVID-19 cases, the City of Cambridge will no longer require masks to be worn in indoor public places as of Monday, March 14. However, the mask mandate for employees and visitors in City buildings will remain in effect through Sunday, March 27. Masks continue to be required on public and private transportation and in healthcare facilities and certain other settings.
The City continues to provide free daily COVID-19 testing. Appointments and additional information about the testing program are available at www.cambridgema.gov/covid19/Testing.
Residents are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated if they are not already.
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Public Meeting: Cycling Safety Ordinance
Plans for Harvard Square Bus Stops
& Kiosk Construction Update
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Thursday, March 10
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required via Zoom. Click the button below for more information and to register!
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Note: CCPD's Thursday, March 10 meeting has been canceled due to
lack of quorum. The next CCPD meeting will be held via Zoom on
Thursday, April 14 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
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The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities works to reduce and eliminate the barriers that people with disabilities experience in our community. To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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