Cambridge Launches Safety Improvement Project on Cambridge Street

The City of Cambridge plans to install separated bike lanes and make safety improvements on Cambridge Street between Inman Square and Second Street in 2024. The project will add curbside bike lanes separated by flex posts, shorten crossing distances, reconstruct curb ramps, accommodate outdoor dining, improve bus service, reduce parking to one side, and identify new parking/loading locations. Initial outreach events include an in-person open house on 11/29 at the Valente Library, another on 12/2 at Millers River Apartments, and a virtual meeting on 12/12. These are the first of several community engagement opportunities to provide input on goals and pre-design. More events will come in 2024 to review draft plans.

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Cambridge Launches Safety Improvement Project on Cambridge Street

Public Health Encourages Vaccinations Ahead of the Holiday Season

Foundry Building Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Gold Certification

Veterans Appreciation Week November 13-17

The Library Celebrates National Novel Writing Month on November 12

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Public Health Encourages Vaccines before the Holidays

As the weather gets colder and with holidays just around the corner, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Cambridge Public Health Department urge residents to get vaccinated. DPH recommends everyone 6 months and older get a seasonal flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Both vaccines can take up to two weeks to take full effect to protect against infection, serious illness and hospitalization, and reduce the chances of suffering the effects of Long COVID. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is effective against current variants and widely available for little or no cost to Massachusetts residents. 

Foundry Building Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Gold Certification

The Foundry building in Cambridge has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for its sustainable design and operations. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED recognizes excellence in green buildings. The Foundry achieved certification by incorporating practical strategies related to innovation, water efficiency, materials, energy, and location. CambridgeSeven's design preserved the historic building while achieving all-electric LEED Gold status through modern, efficient systems.

Veterans Appreciation Week November 13-17

The Department of Veterans Services invites all veterans and their families to join us for Veterans Appreciation Week, November 13-17. We have planned a series of events focused on health, wellness, and community building. Attendees can enjoy free food and refreshments from 12-4 p.m. daily while participating in fun activities. This is our way of showing gratitude to those who have served our country. We hope to see you there!

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Cambridge is a city where people of diverse backgrounds and experience live and work side by side. Our residents come from many cultures, include many races, and speak many languages. We are committed to the idea that City government services should be provided by representatives of all our people. We are building a workforce that reflects that commitment.

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• Payroll Coordinator: In the Police Department, you'll play a vital role in managing the Department's payroll function. Your main responsibility is to process weekly payroll efficiently. Additionally, you'll handle various personnel tasks, demonstrating a strong grasp of civil service and non-civil service employment procedures.
• Senior Inclusionary Rental Housing Manager: Join our dynamic team as the Inclusionary Housing Senior Manager, where you'll lead the charge in ensuring affordable housing access for our community! Reporting to the Director of Housing, you will be managing the City's Inclusionary Rental Housing and Middle-Income Rental Housing programs which includes overseeing 1,000 affordable units at 55+ properties, while managing a talented team of 4 full-time staff members.
• Branch Manager, O'Connell Branch: In the Library Department, you'll step into an exciting leadership position as the Branch Manager where you'll be responsible for overseeing daily operations at the O'Connell Branch and you'll take a lead in managing and training branch staff.