The Cambridge Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay for winter heating costs, regardless of the type of heat used. Apply now! 🔥💰www.cambridgema.gov/HeatingHelp

🧑‍🚒 Help out the Cambridge Fire Department this winter! "Adopt" a fire hydrant and help commit to keeping it free of snow and accessible throughout the winter season. ❄️ More details ➡️ https://camb.ma/3ZgVrp2

🏛️🎉 Happy Museum Selfie Day! Cambridge residents get FREE admission to local museums like Harvard Museum of Natural History, MIT Museum, and more! 🤳 Snap a selfie with your favorite piece! Grab a Museum Pass from Cambridge Public Library today: https://camb.ma/40gqTnp

❄️The Winter Warming Center is open! ❄️ Unsheltered adults now have a safe, warm place to stay overnight during the coldest months. 📅 Open NOW through April 30 📍 437 Green St. 🕖 Mon - Fri. | 7pm-7am 🫂 Nightly capacity is 35 people More details ➡️ https://camb.ma/3LKoqhX

💧 Tips for Saving Water! 🚿 Take shorter showers 🧺 Only run full loads of laundry 🚰 Don't let water run unnecessarily 🚻 Make sure toilets, faucets, and showerheads are water-efficient and WaterSense labeled ✅ Check for leaks and replace appliances https://camb.ma/3YCHdi9

🏅 Don't miss Cambridge Girls in Sports Night! A FREE night for K–5 girls to learn and try hockey, lacrosse, soccer, flag football & more! 🏒 ⚽ 📅 Tues. 1/20 | 5–7PM 📍 War Memorial Field House (1640 Cambridge St., Door 15) 🔗 Register now: https://camb.ma/4aXjpNj

🤝 Join Cambridge's 16th Annual MLK Day of Service! Honor Dr. King's legacy of service. ✨ Make blankets and scarves. 📚 Sort books, winter clothing, food, and toiletries. 💝 Create Valentines. 📅 Jan. 19 | 2-5pm 📍 Central Square Church 🎟️ Register: https://camb.ma/3YDz2SK

🎶 Don't miss the City of Cambridge’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration! Come join us either in-person or online as we honor the legacy of Dr. King. 📅 Jan. 19 | 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 📍 St. Paul AME Church, 37 Bishop Allen Drive | Zoom https://camb.ma/4jGGZ35

⛔ Holiday Closures & Service Schedule! ⛔ In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on 1/19, City offices will be closed, and some services will be paused. Read below or click the link to find out what the upcoming holiday changes are. https://camb.ma/4jBjfgI #CambMA

📚 Did you know? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. brought his voice to Cambridge—speaking in 1954 at Union Baptist Church and Harvard’s Memorial Church, and in 1960 at First Baptist Church. ☮️ Learn more at local MLK events in Cambridge. https://camb.ma/4jGGZ35 #DrKingInCambridge

📚 Did you know? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at Harvard Law School in Oct. 1962, delivering “The Future of Integration,” where he called for strong civil rights laws and reminded us that “the time is always right to do right.” 📷: @Harvard #DrKingInCambridge

Regardless of how you heat your home, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible households pay for part of their winter heating bills. Apply now! 💸❄️ www.cambridgema.gov/HeatingHelp

Drop in to the Quincy St–Western Kirkland St Safety Project Open House this coming Thursday! 🕰️Thu, Jan 22, 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Harvard Graduate School of Design, Gund Hall, 48 Quincy St Details: https://camb.ma/4pFCqY2

📚 Did you know? After finishing undergrad at 19, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved to Boston, earned his PhD in theology at Boston University, and studied philosophy in Cambridge—auditing Harvard courses in 1952–53, including "The Philosophy of Plato". 🎓 #DrKingInCambridge

The Cities of Cambridge and Somerville and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are working together to create plans for future sewer improvements that will reduce pollution in our rivers.

🎉🏆 Cambridge leaders and staff are thrilled to announce the City has earned a @WhatWorksCities Platinum Certification from @BloombergDotOrg, achieving the highest standard of data excellence in city governance! Read more: https://camb.ma/49Sy37o #CambMA

🕰️ On This Day... On Jan. 14, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave two sermons at Harvard's Memorial Church and Rindge Auditorium, preaching for justice and equality. 🏫 Learn more at any of the local 2026 MLK events in Cambridge: https://camb.ma/4jGGZ35 #DrKingInCambridge

📚 Join the Cambridge Public Library for the 51st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture with Dr. Brandon M. Terry, an award-winning scholar and author. 📅 Jan. 14 | 6-7:30 PM 📍 Main Library | Zoom Webinar 🎟️ Registration required https://camb.ma/4jGGZ35

⚡ Big news, Cambridge! ⚡ The city made electricity more affordable AND greener through Cambridge Community Electricity 🌱💚 We're talking lower bills PLUS offsetting greenhouse gas emissions - it's a win-win! 🎉 Want to know how? https://camb.ma/cleanenergy 🔌✨

♻️ Tips to Reduce & Reuse in 2026! The beginning of the new year is a great time to pick up a new, healthy habit! Reduce & Reuse is becoming a hotter trend. Read about some ways you can promote sustainability in your life! 🍃

⛳❄️ Fresh Pond Golf Course is open all winter! Walk the course, spot wildlife 🦆, or enjoy snowshoeing & sledding after snowfall. 🎿 NEW: Indoor Golf Simulator—practice your swing indoors! Book a tee time today. https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/humanserviceprograms/News/2025/12/freshpondclosed

#BestOf2025 – This year, Cambridge made meaningful strides to expand access to affordable housing across the city. 🏘️ Hundreds of new affordable homes moved forward through planning, construction, & tenant selection. Learn more: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt

🚨 Flu activity is at very high levels. Sadly, 4 children & 29 adults have died this season, including 2 kids in Boston. 💉 Get vaccinated, it's not too late. 🤒 Contact your doctor early if experiencing symptoms. Antivirals can help reduce severity. https://camb.ma/4qfmGwf

Please find details associated with a fatal stabbing on Norfolk St last night. The preliminary investigation suggests there was an altercation inside an apartment between the defendant & victim, believed to be known to each other. A South Boston man was arrested. www.middlesexda.com/press-releas...

🚗2026 parking permits now available online or at 344 Broadway. Renew by March 31. $25 for residents (free for 65+ & disability). Both 2025 & 2026 permits valid until April 1, then only 2026 accepted. 🅿️ https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/transportation/News/2025/11/rpp2026inperson

#BestOf2025 – In May, Cambridge became 1 of 19 Massachusetts communities to have achieved Climate Leader Community certification from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources! ♻️ Learn more: https://camb.ma/4m1N76F

#BestOf2025 – In September, we launched a Civic Outreach Squad (COS), a small, part-time team specializing in direct outreach, including door-to-door neighborhood engagement, park and street canvassing, tabling at community events, and targeted phone banking. 🚶🚪

🚗 Parking permit season is here! You can now apply for or renew 2026 Resident or Visitor Parking Permits online or in person at 344 Broadway. Renew by March 31, 2026: cambridgema.gov/rpp

📅 The heating assistance enrollment period is still open! Make sure your home stays warm without breaking the bank. Contact us to see if you qualify. www.cambridgema.gov/HeatingHelp

#BestOf2025 – In June, we busted some moves at our Citywide Revolutionary Reunion 250 Dance Party! 💃🪩🕺 Thousands of Cambridge residents and visitors of all ages and backgrounds joined together in front of City Hall for an unforgettable summer night. 🎶

The Broadway Safety Improvement Project design feedback survey is now open. Learn more about the proposed design for Section C near the high school and main library, or join us at the Open House on January 7, 6–8 PM at the High School. More info: https://camb.ma/4lXptsf.

Photos from this morning’s 2026 Inauguration of the Cambridge City Council.

Please join us for the 2026 Inauguration of the Cambridge City Council on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting can also be viewed on the City's Streaming Site or residents may view the inauguration on Channel 22-City View Local TV Access. https://camb.ma/4sjVH3Q

#BestOf2025 – In September, Cambridge opened the new state-of-the-art Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex! 🏫 The new facilities include carefully designed classrooms, energy efficiency, outdoor spaces, and more: https://camb.ma/3JVolGI

#BestOf2025 – In May, @cambpublichealth.bsky.social achieved national reaccreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)! 🎉 Learn more: https://camb.ma/43v4FS9

#BestOf2025 – In April, Cambridge launched Sustainable Cambridge, a new initiative that combines all of the City's efforts to address climate change. 🌿🌎 Learn more about all our climate and sustainability work at www.cambridgema.gov/sustainable

Please join us for the 2026 Inauguration of the Cambridge City Council on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting can also be viewed on the City's Streaming Site or residents may view the inauguration on Channel 22-City View Local TV Access. https://camb.ma/4sjVH3Q

🚒 Adopt a Hydrant for the 2025–2026 Winter Season! Help the Cambridge Fire Department by shoveling out a fire hydrant near you after winter storms. With nearly 2,000 hydrants citywide, community help makes a big difference. 👉 Learn more and adopt a hydrant: https://camb.ma/3LmNL1e

MassDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting to introduce a project to replace the William Reid Overpass over Brookline Street in Cambridge. Cambridge residents are encouraged to attend and share feedback at the virtual meeting on Tuesday, January 6. Learn more and register: https://camb.ma/3KTMmza

🎯 Eligible households can receive heating assistance regardless of how you heat your home. Don't let winter costs worry you - we're here to help keep your family warm. www.cambridgema.gov/HeatingHelp

#BestOf2025 – In May, we reopened the Cambridge KiOSK, a historic structure in Harvard Square! 📰 Designed as a welcoming hub, the reimagined space hosts cultural programming, events, and visitor resources to celebrate our diverse community. Learn more: https://camb.ma/3MXTuLs

Starting off #BestOf2025 strong with our very first Porchfest! 🎶🎸 In July, residential outdoor spaces came alive with wonderful music from local talent! Learn more: https://camb.ma/44PszYg

⚠️ River ice is never safe ⚠️ Don’t be fooled by cold temperatures; the only safe ice is at a skating rink. If a person or dog is on the ice or in the water, call 911 so trained firefighters can respond. More info: https://camb.ma/49eEdgx

🌲 Looking to get rid of your Christmas tree? We can help! 🤝 Trees (with no decorations/bags) can be picked up on regular collection days from Jan. 2–14! After Jan. 14, trees can be brought to the Recycle Center until Jan. 31 for proper disposal. https://camb.ma/4pKLIDf

Get to know Liz Mengers! As Planning and Development Manager at the City's Department of Human Service Programs, Liz works to coordinate support and resources for some of Cambridge’s most vulnerable residents. https://www.cambridgema.gov/digital/Stories/2025/gettoknowlizmengers

🎁 A truckload of toys was donated to Toys for Tots thanks to Draper Lab, CambridgeSide, local hotels, City departments & generous residents! 🚒👏 The Cambridge Fire Dept was honored with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Commander’s Award.” Thank you for spreading joy! 🧸 https://camb.ma/4b52EQ9

Cleaning out your closet for the new year? ♻️👕 Don’t toss old clothes—95% of textiles can be reused or repurposed, and textiles are banned from the trash in MA. Cambridge offers free weekly curbside textile pickup + drop-off bins. Schedule a pickup: https://camb.ma/3syXXbl

🗑️ Yard waste collection will conclude Dec. 31 and resume April 1. Remember, yard waste is prohibited from trash disposal. 🌲 Christmas trees (no decorations/bags) can be picked up on your regularly scheduled collection day from Jan. 2–14. More info: https://camb.ma/494uQA6

The City will host an open house for the Broadway Safety Improvement Project on January 7 from 6–8 p.m. at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. This section covers the area next to the high school and the Main Branch of the Cambridge Public Library. Learn more: https://camb.ma/4avklZ7

🏠 Construction is underway at 35 Cherry St, the first homeownership project under Cambridge’s Affordable Housing Overlay! The project will bring 10 affordable, family-sized homes to the Port. Learn more: https://camb.ma/3L95CZq Get lottery updates: camb.ma/FTHBlottery