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Fwd: City of Cambridge to Make Free Rapid Antigen At-Home Test Kits Available for the Public
by RUTH RYALS 22 Dec '22

22 Dec '22

> > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > > From: Lee Gianetti <lgianetti(a)cambridgema.gov> > > Date: 12/22/2022 7:34 PM > > Subject: City of Cambridge to Make Free Rapid Antigen At-Home Test Kits Available for the Public > > > > > > > > > > City of Cambridge to Make Free Rapid Antigen At-Home Test Kits Available > > > > Contact: Lee Gianetti > > PIO(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:pio@cambridgema.gov > > > > For Immediate Release > > > > Cambridge, MA, December 22, 2022 -- The City of Cambridge announced today that on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, and Thursday, December 29, 2022, COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits will be available for the public to pick up at all Cambridge Public Library branches, City Hall, and the Cambridge Public Health Department, while supplies last. > > > > “We continue to support our community accessing important tools like rapid antigen tests to keep themselves, their families, and our community safe, and we want to thank City staff for making this public distribution effort possible,” said Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Yi-An Huang in a joint statement. “It is important that residents continue to take precautions to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including getting vaccinated and receiving the most recent COVID-19 booster dose recommended for you by the CDC.” > > > > “Rapid tests play an important role in preventing the spread of COVID-19” noted Derrick Neal, Chief Public Health Officer at the Cambridge Public Health Department. “People who test positive should observe isolation guidance and wear a mask around others. If individuals need support to be able to isolate at home, our public health investigators are ready to help. Residents can call 617-933-0797 with questions and to get connected to treatment, masks and tests, and even food and other basic community resources while they isolate.” > > > > People who live or work in Cambridge can pick up tests kits at the following locations during the dates and times listed below while supplies last: > > > > Wednesday, December 28: > > > > * 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cambridge Public Health Department, 119 Windsor Street > > > > * 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Main Library, 449 Broadway > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Avenue > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl Street > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Avenue > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at O’Connell Branch, 48 Sixth Street > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at O’Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Avenue > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge Street > > > > Thursday, December 29: > > > > * 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue > > > > * 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cambridge Public Health Department, 119 Windsor Street > > > > * 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Main Library, 449 Broadway > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Avenue > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl Street > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Avenue > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at O’Connell Branch, 48 Sixth Street > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at O’Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Avenue > > > > * 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge Street > > > > Signage will be posted at the entrances of pick-up locations to indicate where people should go to pick up test kits. > > > > Test kits will be available at these locations until supplies run out. Expiration dates on iHealth rapid antigen test kits have been extended and check at https://camb.ma/datecheck https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfV… > > > > As a reminder, every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests, which will be mailed to your household. Residents can learn more and order tests at www.covidtests.gov https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7zFBvZry39J5K5cdwsweC… . > > > > Insurance companies are also required to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests. This means that most people with private health coverage can go online or to a pharmacy or store, buy a test, and either get it paid for up front by their health plan or get reimbursed for the cost by submitting a claim to their plan. Many stores and pharmacies throughout the city have supplies of at-home test kits readily available for purchase. > > > > More information about rapid test kits and their availability for pickup at these sites is available at www.cambridgema.gov/hometest https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7zFBvZry39J5K5cdwsweC… . > > > > > > >

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Fwd:PSA: Free Covid Tests Available from USPS
by RUTH RYALS 17 Dec '22

17 Dec '22

The federal government is sending out another round of 4 free Covid rapid tests, and is taking orders starting today. Link here: https://special.usps.com/testkits Ruth_._,_._,_

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Fwd: [Porter square] Invitation to Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling and Treats this Sunday
by raryals 16 Dec '22

16 Dec '22

Sounds nice! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Nancy McArdle <nancymcardle(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM Subject: [Porter square] Invitation to Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling and Treats this Sunday To: Porter Square Neighbors Association <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> The weather looks to be clearing by Sunday, so please join us at 3:30 pm at St. James's Episcopal Church for our first annual outdoor Christmas tree lighting and carol sing. Cookies and cocoa graciously provided by the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. Canned goods donations for the Helping Hand Food Pantry appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you there! -- View this message at https://groups.google.com/d/msg/portersquare/topic-id/message-id -- To post to this group, send email to portersquare(a)googlegroups.com Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/portersquare To unsubscribe from this group, send email to portersquare+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Porter Square Neighbors Association" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to portersquare+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/portersquare/d087ce07-7177-4b79-9655-4dcf… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/portersquare/d087ce07-7177-4b79-9655-4dcf…> . -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: CSO meeting tonight!
by RUTH RYALS 15 Dec '22

15 Dec '22

> ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: "Jehlen, Patricia (SEN)" <Patricia.Jehlen(a)masenate.gov> > Date: 12/15/2022 4:27 PM > Subject: CSO meeting tonight! > > > Dear Neighbor, > > Tonight at 6 pm there is a virtual public meeting to discuss improving water quality in our rivers through the development of an updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. > > Learn more and tune in here: > https://voice.somervillema.gov/cso-plan?fbclid=IwAR2mPFqVXvd5PHqVWu7fPnYws_… > > Register here: > https://tinyurl.com/CSOmeeting2 > > Stay well and stay in touch, > > Pat Jehlen > > > Subscribe to my newsletter https://electpatjehlen.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=c8f53fce5e&u=1afb18… > > Facebook: www.facebook/SenatorPatJehlen http://www.facebook.com/SenatorPatriciaJehlen/ > > Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/senjehlen >

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Fwd: Wed Dec 7 ZOOM Breakfast - Affordable Housing Overlay: The First Two Years
by raryals 14 Dec '22

14 Dec '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: raryals <raryals(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 10:03 AM Subject: Fwd: Wed Dec 7 ZOOM Breakfast - Affordable Housing Overlay: The First Two Years To: PSNA <portersquare(a)googlegroups.com> lol oops apparently lori sent the wrong link, this is the right one My apologies, I sent the wrong link for the recording of last week's Breakfast (Dec 7). Below is the corrected link. *The Affordable Housing Overlay Two Years Later: What is Working, What Is Not Working?* https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/SWWdqtG9Yk0suUTgqcPw8Sdz-MreqCwSax8THRrfN… <https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f…> Passcode: RF41=K*v On Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 4:54 PM Allan Sadun <aesadun(a)alum.mit.edu> wrote: > For anyone who wants to watch the recording of last week's AHO breakfast, > the Zoom info is: > > December 7 > *The Affordable Housing Overlay Two Years Later: What is Working, What Is > Not Working?* > > https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/aj_VM0xOVKrgm23wxn_V7ELyvkFQduubsBb_0DHRP… > <https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f…> > > Passcode: %!$H8tj$ > > The conversation was led by > *Iram Farooq, Cassie Arnaud *and *Chris Cotter*, Cambridge Community > Development > <https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f…> > *Carl Nagy-Koechlin*, Just-A-Start > <https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f…> > *Clara Fraden* and *Margaret Moran*, Cambridge Housing Authority > <https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f…> > > *Elaine DeRosa*, Affordable Housing Trust > <https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f…> , > former Executive Director of CEOC > <https://lorilander.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0fce13aefb55aca45ef0f…> > > -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang Announces Staff Appointments and Changes to Organizational Reporting Structure
by raryals 13 Dec '22

13 Dec '22

*City of Cambridge* *Contact:* Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer PIO(a)cambridgema.gov <pio(a)cambridgema.gov> *For Immediate Release* *Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang Announces Staff Appointments and Changes to Organizational Reporting Structure * *Cambridge, MA, December 13, 2022 -- *Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang announced this week the appointment of Owen O’Riordan as the Deputy City Manager and Chief Operating Officer for the City of Cambridge. Mr. O’Riordan has been Acting Deputy City Manager since September 6, 2022. “I am delighted that Owen has agreed to fill this role permanently,” said City Manager Huang. “As I have indicated previously, I view the Deputy City Manager as the Chief Operating Officer for the city, responsible for managing the major operating departments and overseeing core infrastructure maintenance and capital programs in the city. Owen has a strong track record of leadership, execution, judgment, empathy, and a commitment to transparency which will help us navigate the complex agenda ahead of us.” Before being appointed Deputy City Manager, Owen O’Riordan served as the Commissioner of Public Works for eight years and, following appointment by the City Council, served as Acting City Manager from July through September 2022. Deputy City Manager O’Riordan has worked for the City of Cambridge since 1997. City Manager Huang also announced two additional appointments. First, Acting Commissioner Kathy Watkins has been appointed as the permanent Commissioner of Public Works. Ms. Watkins has been Acting Commissioner for the past two months and the City Engineer for the past eight years. She has worked for the City of Cambridge since 1997. Second, Rebecca Fuentes will serve in the new position of Deputy Chief Operating Officer. Reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager, the Deputy Chief Operating Officer will work with departments to implement operational and organizational improvements to support the efficient delivery of high-quality public services. Ms. Fuentes has served as Transition Manager in the City Manager’s Office for the past five months and has been the Assistant Commissioner for Administration and Planning at Public Works (DPW) since 2009. She has worked for the City of Cambridge since 2001. “I am grateful to Kathy and Rebecca for their leadership and dedication to the city and their partnership during my transition and onboarding. Each has a proven track record and is committed to civic engagement and being responsive to the real challenges our departments and community face daily,” said Huang. These appointments create immediate vacancies at the Department of Public Works, and the city will begin the hiring process for a new Assistant Commissioner for Engineering / City Engineer and Assistant Commissioner for Planning and Administration immediately. Finally, City Manager Huang, during his first three months, has been focusing on creating a strong leadership team and an effective organizational structure. In support of this endeavor, City Manager Huang has announced several organizational moves under the Deputy City Manager. These reporting relationships are consistent with historical responsibilities under the Deputy City Manager and will provide greater clarity on organizational roles and responsibilities. The following departments now report directly to the Deputy City Manager: - Animal Commission - Department of Public Works - Electrical Department - Facilities and Facilities Construction - Inspectional Services Department - License Commission - Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department - Water Department *-###-* This email was sent to raryals(a)gmail.com City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Executive Office, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States Unsubscribe <https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfV…> -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: [Kenfield-local] Tutoring Plus needs your support
by RUTH RYALS 13 Dec '22

13 Dec '22

This is a good organization. Volunteer or contribute, or just know about them. Ken is in our neighborhood, and is a great musician. > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: ken(a)kenfield.org > To: Friends-Local <kenfield-local(a)two.pairlist.net> > Date: 12/13/2022 2:27 PM > Subject: [Kenfield-local] Tutoring Plus needs your support > > > Friends- > > You probably know about my longstanding commitment (as a volunteer tutor, Board member, and officer) to Tutoring Plus of Cambridge (http://tutoringplus.org/ ), a 60-year non-profit that provides free tutoring services to area youth. I'm asking for your support once again, and the need now is even more urgent. > > We rejoice that kids are physically back at school. But we know that there are immense challenges facing educators and students. When you read about diminished test scores after 2 years of online schooling, know that this is just the tip of the iceberg - it ignores the real cost of how the pandemic so deeply impacted school aged kids. A friend's daughter works in a middle school. Many students are in person there for the first time. There is no established culture to absorb newcomers. And confusion reigns. > > It's all hands on deck. And believe me, Tutoring Plus is on deck. We are providing hundreds of kids 100% free one|one tutoring and mentoring. We’ve always had a waiting list for our services, but this year our waiting list can’t wait. We are ready to add more tutors and open up more tutoring sites throughout the City. But we need your help NOW. > > Please go to https://tutoringplus.org/donate/ to help us help the students in our community. We appreciate your support, whether it be $100 or $1000! > > Thank you! > -Ken > ------ > Ken Field, Vice President of the Board > ken(a)kenfield.org mailto:ken@kenfield.org > http://tutoringplus.org/ > >

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Fwd: Please Email Your City Today. ✉
by RUTH RYALS 12 Dec '22

12 Dec '22

> > Help get this serious problem taken more seriously! > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > > From: Save the Alewife Brook <arlington(a)savethealewifebrook.org> > > Date: 12/11/2022 5:59 PM > > Subject: Please Email Your City Today. ✉ > > > > > > Please send an email to City Hall and to DPW to make your voice heard. > > > > View this email in your browser https://mailchi.mp/savethealewifebrook/please-email-your-city-today?e=4e7b0… > > > > [Logo] > > > > > > Please Email Your City. > > > > Your city wants to hear from you about Alewife Brook Sewage Pollution. Send an email to the Somerville Mayor and Cambridge City Manager and to the project managers at DPW. Ask them to stop dumping untreated sewage pollution into Alewife Brook. > > > > > > > > Click Here to Email Your City mailto:kwatkins@cambridgema.gov,lhiller@somervillema.gov,mayor@somervillema.gov,citymanager@cambridgema.gov?cc=arlington@savethealewifebrook.org&subject=End%20Alewife%20Brook%20Sewage%20Pollution&body=Dear%20Mayor%20Ballantyne,%20City%20Manager%20Huang,%20Assistant%20Commissioner%20Watkins,%20and%20Stormwater%20Program%20Manager%20Hiller%2C%0A%0AThank%20you%20for%20your%20leadership%20in%20agreeing%20to%20include%20Climate%20Change%20Projections%20in%20the%20new%20Alewife%20sewage%20pollution%20control%20plan.%20%0A%0APlease%20start%20working%20immediately%20with%20the%20Department%20of%20Conservation%20and%20Recreation%20to%20update%20the%202003%20Alewife%20Master%20Plan%2C%20specifically%20for%20the%20length%20of%20the%20Brook%20from%20the%20Alewife%20T%20to%20the%20Mystic%20River.%20%0A%0AAnd%20please%20include%20the%20following%20in%20the%20new%20Alewife%20Sewage%20Pollution%20Control%20Plan%3A%0A%0A1.%20An%20End%20to%20Untreated%20Sewage%20Pollution.%0A2.%20Complete%20odor%20control.%0A3.%20Separated%20sewer%20systems%20to%20keep%20sewage%20out%20of%20stormwater.%0A4.%20Green%20Infrastructure%20on%20State%20Land%20to%20clean%20and%20detain%20stormwater.%0A5.%20Gray%20infrastructure%20to%20eliminate%20untreated%20combined%20sewage%20discharges.%0A6.%20Necessary%20MWRA%20system-wide%20sewer%20upgrades.%0A7.%20Flood%20mitigation%20and%20control%20measures.%0A%0AThank%20you%20so%20much%20for%20your%20good%20work.%0A%0A%0A%0A > > > > > > Add your name, street address, and city to the email. Then edit and hit sent! > > > > > > You can also join us at the important public meeting on Thursday night. > > > > > > Alewife Sewage Pollution Control Public Meeting #2 > > Thursday, December 15th at 6 pm > > Zoom REGISTER HERE https://savethealewifebrook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09033ca14ece… even if you cannot attend > > > > > > Add event to calendar > > > > [Apple] https://savethealewifebrook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09033ca14ece… [Google] https://savethealewifebrook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09033ca14ece… [Office 365] https://savethealewifebrook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09033ca14ece… [Outlook] https://savethealewifebrook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09033ca14ece… [Outlook.com] https://savethealewifebrook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09033ca14ece… [Yahoo] https://savethealewifebrook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09033ca14ece… > > [Logo] https://savethealewifebrook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09033ca14ece… > > > > Copyright (C) 2022 Save the Alewife Brook. All rights reserved. > > > > > > Our mailing address is: > > > > Save the Alewife Brook > > 12 Upland Rd W > > Arlington, MA 02474-1025 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: need a short term job?
by raryals 10 Dec '22

10 Dec '22

The UPS Store near Porter Square is looking for temporary help, especially the next two weeks. The owner is a wonderful man named Sajeed. If you, or anyone you know, is a quick learner and can step into help during this busy season, please contact him. UPS 1770 Mass Ave, Cambridge 617-661-7171 -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: City of Cambridge to Provide People Who Live or Work in Cambridge $75 Debit Cards at COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on December 15, 2022
by RUTH RYALS 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

Please get vaccinated! > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > Date: 12/08/2022 3:50 PM > Subject: City of Cambridge to Provide People Who Live or Work in Cambridge $75 Debit Cards at COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on December 15, 2022 > > > > > City of Cambridge > > Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer > PIO(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:pio@cambridgema.gov > > For Immediate Release > > > City of Cambridge to Provide People Who Live or Work in Cambridge $75 Debit Cards at COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on December 15, 2022 > > Cambridge, MA - December 8, 2022 - The City of Cambridge today announced that it is offering a $75 debit card to people who live or work in Cambridge who get vaccinated for COVID-19 (first dose, second dose, or booster) at the city-sponsored clinic on Thursday, December 15, from 4-8 p.m., at CambridgeSide, 100 Cambridgeside place. > > This free clinic will offer COVID-19 first dose, second dose, and boosters; no ID or health insurance is needed. Children ages 6 months to 4 years can get the COVID-19 vaccine first or second doses (Moderna available), and anyone age 5 years and older can get a COVID-19 first or second dose (Moderna) or updated bivalent booster (Pfizer). > > People are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the clinic at https://camb.ma/signup https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfV… as walk-up availability is limited. The City of Cambridge is funding the debit cards through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. > > “Getting vaccinated and receiving the most recent COVID-19 booster dose recommended for you by the CDC remains a critical step to help keep yourself, your family, and your community safe,” said Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Yi-An Huang in a joint statement. “We want to thank our vaccination team and CambridgeSide for working to make this clinic possible before the end of the year. We hope providing a modest financial incentive will further increase Cambridge’s vaccination rates.”  > > An updated bivalent booster became available on September 1, 2022. This new booster provides broader protection against COVID-19 variants and helps prevent severe disease. > > Residents age 5 or older who completed their primary COVID-19 vaccine series or received the original booster at least 2 months ago should get the new booster to be well protected for the winter season.  As a reminder, residents can mix and match vaccines and do not need to get the same vaccine brand for their booster as they did for their original COVID-19 vaccination.  > > While the COVID-19 bivalent boosters are recommended for all eligible residents, they are especially important for individuals age 65 and older and those who have underlying medical conditions or are immunocompromised. > > People who live or work in Cambridge interested in signing up to receive a COVID-19 first dose, second dose, or booster can  book an appointment at https://camb.ma/signup. https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfV…   Clinic participants may use parking in the CambridgeSide parking garage at no cost. > > Cambridge residents have been answering the call to get their COVID-19 boosters, with rates increasing weekly. As of December 7, 52% had received a first booster, and 25% had received a second booster; many of these boosters have been the bivalent dose. For older residents, the rates are considerably higher. Among individuals age 65-74, 62% have had a second booster. A full 70% of residents age 75 and older have this level of protection. > > Residents are reminded that in addition to the city-sponsored clinic at CambridgeSide, most physicians’ offices and local pharmacies offer COVID-19 vaccinations. For more information and regular COVID-19 updates, please visit www.cambridgema.gov/covid19 https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfV…  to sign up for daily City of Cambridge email updates. > > -###- > > > >

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