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Cambridge residents: it's time to renew your parking permits! 🅿️ Renew your Resident and/or Visitor Parking Permit by March 31, 2026 👉 https://camb.ma/3MdMxp1
Renew Residential Parking Permits Online Starting December 1, 2025
It's almost the new year – and that means it’s time to renew your Cambridge parking permit! Starting December 1, 2025, the online permit renewal process opens.
www.cambridgema.gov
Registration for the 2025 Shoot Straight Basketball League is open! 🏀

🧒 Open to Cambridge youth grades 3–6
📅 Runs Jan. 10–Mar. 14
📍 War Memorial Recreation Center / CRLS Al Coccoluto Gym
💵 $50/child

Register by Dec. 30: https://camb.ma/4iJHB7q
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
.@cambpublichealth.bsky.social will be handing out free Narcan, test strips, CPR face shields, & other harm reduction materials at the Public Library's Central Sq Branch on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1–3pm.

With these tools, you can help save a life. https://camb.ma/4rEwMrt
December 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Cambridge is seeking applicants for the Conservation Commission and the Commission on the Status of Women. 🌿♀️
Applications due Jan. 9. Help protect wetlands or advance equity in our city — apply today! https://camb.ma/3MivVwt
December 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
How can we shape a more humane future in the age of AI? 🤖💬

Join the Cambridge Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. for a community Town Hall with panel talks + keynote speaker Dr. Nettrice Gaskins.

Register: https://camb.ma/4piWd06
December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Extreme temperatures pose a severe risk to the safety & health of people outdoors. If you see someone on the street & are concerned about them, please contact the FirstStep Street Outreach team 617-592-6895 or Cambridge Police 617-349-3300. Call 911 if there’s an emergency.
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The Cambridge Police Department's Secret Santa for Seniors Gift Drive is back! ❄️🎁

"With the community's continued support, our goal is to ensure that no older adults feel lonely this holiday season," said Police Commissioner Christine Elow.

🫵 Find out how you can support: https://camb.ma/4r89t9k
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
⚠️ Utility shut-off scams spike during the winter. Real utility companies never demand immediate payment or ask for gift cards or Bitcoin.

If someone pressures you to act fast, hang up.

🔗 Learn the warning signs: https://camb.ma/48lnJD9
December 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
ICYMI — Cambridge has added PayByPhone to our suite of parking payment options. Already using PayByPhone in another city? You can now use it right here in Cambridge too!

Learn more: https://camb.ma/4pEllOO
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
🎁 Find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift at Cambridge Arts Council's annual Holiday Art Market! Join us on Dec. 13 & 14 to support local artists & shop for high-quality, handmade artworks. Free admission!

⏰ 12–4pm
📍 650 East Kendall St. Lobby
More info: https://camb.ma/4izw2jp
December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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We will be handing out free Narcan, test strips, CPR face shields, and other harm reduction materials at the Central Square Branch of the Cambridge Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.

www.cambridgepublichealth.org/events/narca...

@cambridgeday.com @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
⚠️ Expect Traffic Impacts this Weekend!

The Cambridge Winter Classic 5K is this Sunday, Dec. 7 🏃

More info: https://camb.ma/3XyyE7o
December 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Cambridge residents: it's time to renew your parking permits! 🅿️ Renew your Resident and/or Visitor Parking Permit by March 31, 2026 👉 https://camb.ma/3MdMxp1
Renew Residential Parking Permits Online Starting December 1, 2025
It's almost the new year – and that means it’s time to renew your Cambridge parking permit! Starting December 1, 2025, the online permit renewal process opens.
www.cambridgema.gov
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🚑 Pro EMS, which provides Cambridge's 911 emergency medical services, responded to 116 opioid overdose incidents in 2024.

Read more opioid-related data, including the substances present in fatal incidents, in @cambpublichealth.bsky.social 's recently published report: https://camb.ma/4otpDaL
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
📢 The Winter Warming Center is opening its doors TONIGHT. A warm, safe haven away from winter's harsh reality for our unsheltered adults. Located in the Cambridge Senior Center's basement, it promises shelter through April 30. ❄️🔥 https://camb.ma/3Fhxoxa
December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Holiday shopping season is here — and so are holiday scams. From fake charities to utility shut-off threats, scammers use urgency and emotion to trick people. Stay informed and protect yourself.

🔗 Read more: https://camb.ma/48lnJD9
November 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🌟 Today is Small Business Saturday! Celebrate by shopping and dining locally.

Every purchase is an investment in local jobs and in a stronger, more connected community. Let’s show our small businesses some love! 🛍️
cambridgema.gov/shopcambridge

#ShopCambMA
November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🚲 🚧 The City is advancing safety improvements on Huron Ave, including new separated bike lanes from Fresh Pond to the Belmont line.

Join an upcoming virtual or in-person open house to learn more & share your experience. Details & updates: https://camb.ma/huronsafety
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
👀 🗺️ Looking for something fun to do with the family after Thanksgiving? Explore Cambridge with our self-guided Story Maps!

From Legacy Businesses to a full parks guide, there’s always something new to discover.
Start your tour 👉 https://camb.ma/4hbyPh8
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Cambridge! 🦃🍂

Let’s reduce waste this holiday 🌎
🍽️ Plan for leftovers—turn them into soups, casseroles, or freeze for later.
♻️ Compost scraps you can’t eat! Use the City’s curbside service or drop-off sites to make your waste count.
November 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for fires. 🔥 Cambridge Fire Department's Jeremy Collins breaks down 5 quick tips to keep your home and your loved ones safe this holiday.

🦃 Stay alert, cook smart, and learn more here: https://camb.ma/3LZTdqU
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Cambridge Public Safety agencies notify community of cyberattack against CodeRed; Encourage residents to change passwords, especially if the same password has been used with their emergency notification system account.

For more information, please visit: https://camb.ma/4py9otO
November 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
💸 For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the local economy. 🛍️ Starting on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, & continuing through the holiday season, shopping locally can make a big difference!

Discover how you can shop small: https://camb.ma/4hWZqj8
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🌳 Trees shade our sidewalks, clean our air, and make our city beautiful. You can help protect our urban forests by volunteering as a Forest Friend. Using the interactive map, find a tree near you to water, weed, mulch, and check for pests and diseases: https://camb.ma/48f6AL1
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The November SNAP Freeze Cambridge Food Resource Information is now translated into 8 languages. Even though the government shutdown is over and SNAP is back on track for now, these are still important food resources for those who need them: https://camb.ma/49EFmjs
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Keep your pets safe from coyotes this winter! 🐾🐕
Coyote activity increases from December–February (mating season) and again in fall when juveniles leave their families.

Learn more about how to deter coyotes: https://camb.ma/40jdE6H
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM