City of Cambridge (@cambridgemass) — Bluesky Profile

2 hours ago

Three individuals are seated at a table in a hallway, each using a laptop. The table is covered with an orange tablecloth. A trifold board provides privacy for each person. On the left wall, a board displays various photos and papers. A large window is in the background, letting in natural light.

📢 Tomorrow is your LAST chance to vote in PB12! Vote for your five favorite projects to win funding and watch them come to life. 🗳️

Voting ends on March 15. To learn more, visit https://camb.ma/3Tfu3VW

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4 hours ago

Street scene in Harvard Square, Cambridge, showing the Hong Kong Restaurant with a bright sign for Chinese food. In the foreground, a person stands near road signs indicating a bus-only lane and right turn. Trees with green and yellow leaves line the street. Cars and people are visible in the background.

🛣️ This Participatory Budgeting project will improve intersections with upgrades like better crosswalks, countdown signals, bike safety signals, and raised crossings. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4ukPgP7

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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4 hours ago

A large, historic building with a prominent clock tower, identified as the Cambridge City Hall, is illuminated during dusk. The scene includes blurred light trails from passing vehicles and bare trees in the foreground.

‼️📝 Apply for an open vacancy position! Applications are due March 23 at Cambridgema.gov/Apply.

🕳️ Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control & Stormwater Management Advisory Committee
🪷 Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board
☮️ Cambridge Peace Commission
🚺 Commission on the Status of Women

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12 hours ago

Aerial view of Harvard Yard at sunset, showcasing historical buildings and a prominent bell tower amidst a backdrop of trees and distant hills.

🚧 Harvard Square Traffic Alert ⚠️ Road closures for the "Some Like It Hot" Chili Cook Off.

📅 Saturday, March 14
🕚 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🚫 Brattle Street between Eliot and Church streets will be closed.

Please plan ahead and use alternate routes.

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1 day ago

A group of young people are sitting on bleacher-style seats in a gymnasium, attentively looking at an individual walking by. The gym has a high ceiling, a large window, and an upper-level walkway. The kids are dressed in casual sportswear.

🎲 This Participatory Budgeting project will provide a warm, indoor option with open play hours on one weekend a month at rotating Youth Centers in the winter. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4byB7q4

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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1 day ago

A group of five people standing and smiling in front of a door, with four wearing matching blue shirts bearing "PB12." Each is holding a small red sticker. A bulletin board with various papers is visible behind them.

📝🎉 PB12 is still going on! Don't miss your chance to vote. Take a look at 5 of this year's ballot projects related to improving City facilities, parks, and recreation ➡️ https://camb.ma/3Tfu3VW

Make sure to vote on your favorite projects! Voting is happening now through Mar. 15.

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1 day ago

Is your household income qualified for help paying your winter heating bills through HEAP? Apply now to find out! 💳❄️ www.cambridgema.gov/HeatingHelp

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2 days ago

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🚨 Drought Alert: Level 3 – Critical 🚨

Despite heavy snowfall, low groundwater recharge has pushed Cambridge and the Northeast into a Level 3 Critical Drought. All nonessential outdoor water use is now banned. Let’s conserve together. 💧

Details ➡️ https://camb.ma/4sCXq3w

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2 days ago

A sunlit urban street scene with flowering trees lining the sidewalk. Modern buildings are visible. People walk along the street, and parked cars are seen.

🌳 This Participatory Budgeting project will support the use of flexible pavement and other fixes to smooth damaged sidewalks near trees—protecting roots while keeping sidewalks safe and accessible. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4ljZw6c

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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2 days ago

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📝🎉 Vote in PB12 today and make your voice heard! Take a look at 5 of this year's ballot projects related to improving City facilities, parks, and recreation ➡️ https://camb.ma/3Tfu3VW

Make sure to vote on your favorite projects! Voting is happening now through March 15.

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2 days ago

An urban garden with various green plants growing in wooden beds is surrounded by a fence. A partially constructed building is visible in the background.

🐝 This Participatory Budgeting project will help build more pollinator and rain gardens in Cambridge! They attract bees and butterflies and help limit puddling after storms. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4bkeGUx

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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2 days ago

DCR and MassDOT will close inbound lanes of Storrow Drive and Soldiers Field Road in Boston on Sunday, March 15 and Monday, March 16 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During these overnight closures, traffic will be detoured to Memorial Drive in Cambridge.

🚧 Learn more: https://camb.ma/4cEVK52

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2 days ago

The new sharps drop box is an example of @cambridgemass.bsky.social Participatory Budgeting (PB)!

The newest round of PB is going on right now. Voting ends March 15 so make sure to get your vote in now on future Cambridge projects/initiatives!

www.cambridgema.gov/participator...

#CambridgeMA

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3 days ago

Two people in yellow shirts play basketball on an outdoor court with a blue surface. One person is shooting, while the other holds another basketball. In the background, there's a colorful inflatable structure and a building surrounded by trees. A few people are seated and standing around the area.

🏀 This Participatory Budgeting project will support upgrades for courts across the city, keeping courts safe, in good condition, and accessible for all ages to play. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4lgmJGe

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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3 days ago

A city street at sunset with cars lined up on both sides. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene. An American flag is visible on the left, and trees border the street. Buildings are in the background.

Renew your Resident or Visitor Parking Permit by March 31, 2026! Renew online at camb.ma/486qQ0X or in person at 344 Broadway.

To renew, you’ll need:
🏠 Proof of residence
🚘 MA-registered vehicle
🎫 All parking tickets paid

Don't wait! Renew your permit today.

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3 days ago

Community garden with multiple raised beds containing various herbs and plants. A gravel path runs through the garden. In the background, buildings are visible against a clear blue sky. Sparse foliage surrounds the area.

🌱 This Participatory Budgeting project will fix and build more garden beds and plots at the Riverside Press Community Garden. By improving the space, more people can grow their own plants. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4bk49sn

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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4 days ago

A person adjusting a piece of art on a wall in a gallery setting. The artwork features vibrant, abstract designs with bold colors. A ladder, measuring tape, and another painting on the floor are visible.

🎨 This Participatory Budgeting project funds Cambridge artists with support for studio rentals, maker space memberships, and emergency workspace needs. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4ugFbTi

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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4 days ago

A city street scene with a "66 Harvard" bus driving down a two-lane road. Various vehicles are on the road and parked along the side. Red brick buildings with shops line the street, and a U.S. flag is visible hanging from a pole. Trees provide some greenery.

🚌 This Participatory Budgeting project will offer transportation support to low‑income and unhoused residents for essential appointments—like housing court, benefits, shelter access, and healthcare. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4sju3nv

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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4 days ago

Two people stand together indoors, smiling and holding "I Voted" stickers. The person on the left wears a striped shirt and a smartwatch. The person on the right wears a head covering and a dark hoodie. There's a window in the background.

📝🎉 Have you voted in PB12 yet? You still have time! Take a look at 5 of this year's ballot projects related to improving our environment ➡️ https://camb.ma/3Tfu3VW

Make sure to vote on your favorite projects! Voting is happening now through March 15.

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4 days ago

Aerial view of a large recreational area with a grassy field and a baseball diamond on the left, and several basketball courts on the right. The area is surrounded by parked cars and buildings. Trees border the space, and people can be seen on the field and courts.

🌳 In-Person Design Open House
Help shape improvements to Ahern Field! Review concepts and share your feedback with City staff.

📅 Wednesday, March 11 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
📍 Millers River Apartments - Community Room (15 Lambert Street)
🔗 https://camb.ma/47nuRPu

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4 days ago

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⚡ Heating Bill Assistance Event
Get help managing your energy bills with support from Eversource outreach representatives.

📅 Thur., Mar. 12 | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
📍 Cambridge City Hall, First Floor Lobby (795 Massachusetts Ave.)
🔗 https://camb.ma/46QJnz6

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4 days ago

Children are sitting at tables in a classroom engaging in arts and crafts. Two kids in the foreground focus on cutting and arranging paper. Others in the background are working and interacting. The room is filled with school supplies and a bright atmosphere.

✏️ This Participatory Budgeting project will provide school and craft supplies in school libraries and classrooms so all students can use them and have the materials they need to finish school projects. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4bei7f4

Remember to vote for your favorite PB project by March 15! 🗳️

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5 days ago

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PB12 is here! Take a look at 5 of this year's ballot projects related to community resources ➡️ https://www.cambridgema.gov/participatorybudgeting 🗳️📝

Make sure to vote on your favorite projects! Voting is happening now through March 15.

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6 days ago

A person performs fire breathing at an outdoor event with snow on the ground. Several onlookers stand behind a metal barrier.

A snowy landscape at night features trees illuminated in green and purple lights. In the background, the Cambridge Main Public Library is visible, with additional ambient lights. A few people are scattered around the snowy area, creating a serene winter scene.

A group of people are playing hockey on an outdoor rink at night. Snow surrounds the rink, and there are trees and a fence in the background.

A group of people wait in line at a food truck labeled "We Cater" on a nighttime street. The truck has a menu displayed beside the serving window. The scene is illuminated by streetlights and snow is visible on the ground. Nearby houses are in the background.

March is here, but we’re still buzzing from Winter Mix! Huge thanks to @cddat344 and Cambridge Recreation for bringing the fun. ❤️‍🔥🤝 And thank you to everyone who showed up and warmed up the season with us!

📸: Kyle Klein

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1 week ago

A group of people are seated around a large wooden table in a wood-paneled room. They are reviewing papers labeled "Ballot 2019." Some are reading, while others are sorting documents. The room is decorated with framed portraits and a flip chart. The atmosphere appears to be focused and collaborative.

How to vote in PB12! 🗳️

💻 Vote online at pb.cambridgema.gov
📞 Call the Budget Office at (617) 349-4270 during business hours
🏛️ Visit in‑person PB voting locations (full schedule at pb.cambridgema.gov)

PB12 voting is open March 5–15, 2026. Make your voice heard!

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1 week ago

Aerial view of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during autumn. The image shows historic buildings with red and brown rooftops surrounded by colorful foliage. The Charles River is visible, with the city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

🚧 Harvard Square Traffic Alert ⚠️ Road closures for 18th Annual "Taste of Chocolate Festival".

📅 Saturday, March 7
🕚 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🚫 Brattle Street between Eliot and Church streets will be closed.

Please plan ahead and use alternate routes.

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1 week ago

Cyclists, including a child, ride in a designated bike lane with a green surface on a city street. Several police motorcycles escort the group. Residential and commercial buildings line the street, and signs indicate traffic directions.

Join the 2026 Annual Winter Bike Ride! 🚴❄️

🗓️ Saturday, March 7 | Meet between 9:30–10 a.m. (ride leaves promptly at 10)
📍 Meet near the intersection of Broadway & Norfolk, by the Bluebikes station

For more details and other bike rides ➡️ https://camb.ma/4shDoLT

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1 week ago

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A group of children gather around a large vehicle on display outdoors. An adult in a bright jacket interacts with the children, who appear curious and engaged. Another adult stands nearby, looking toward the group. Trees and fences are visible in the background.

A person sits at a workstation with multiple computer monitors displaying various data. The setup resembles a call center or control room. Large windows provide natural light, and several screens show detailed information. The environment appears organized and focused.

Two individuals go to shake hands, smiling. One individual is placed in between them, looking up and smiling.

👏 Happy Employee Appreciation Day, Cambridge! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating the incredible employees who keep our city moving. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!💙

Check out just a few of the bright faces behind it all! 📸✨
#EmployeeAppreciationDay2026 #CambridgeMA

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1 week ago

Hello, Andy!

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1 week ago

A table covered with an orange cloth displays "pb cambridge" and "Participatory Budgeting" with a website link, pb.cambridgema.gov. Two individuals sit behind the table with clipboards and pamphlets. They are in a room with large windows, modern furniture, and visible trees outside.

🎉 PB12 is here! 🎉

🗳️ Cambridge residents ages 12+ can vote on projects to improve our city from March 5–15, 2026. Voting is now open! 🤝💭

Make your voice heard — vote today! ✅ For more info, visit https://camb.ma/3Tfu3VW

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