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Fwd: Cambridge Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program
by RUTH RYALS 09 May '22

09 May '22

Tell any small business you know.... > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > > From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu(a)cambridgema.gov> > > Date: 05/09/2022 11:38 AM > > Subject: Cambridge Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program > > > > > > > > City of Cambridge > > > > Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer > > PIO(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:pio@cambridgema.gov > > > > For Immediate Release > > > > > > Cambridge Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program > > > > Cambridge, MA, May 9, 2022–The City of Cambridge announced the next round of small business relief grants today which will award over $2,000,000 to eligible Cambridge businesses. Earlier this year, the city offered grants to restaurants and night life venues and this grant program is open to businesses across multiple sectors. > > > > The new Small Business Relief Grant program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will provide relief to local, non-franchise/chain businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses citywide will be able to apply for grant awards of $10,000 for allowable business expenses such as payroll, rent, personal protective equipment, utilities, inventory, and equipment. Applications will be accepted from May 9-31, 2022 and are available at www.cambridgema.gov/covid19/business. > > > > “As we have done throughout the pandemic, I am proud of the city’s continued efforts to support Cambridge small businesses,” said City Manager Louis A. DePasquale. “This new grant program builds on the $2,500,000 in relief funds we made available to Cambridge restaurants and nightlife venues earlier this year, and I encourage all eligible businesses to apply.” > > > > The Small Business Relief grants will be awarded based on criteria which will prioritize businesses owned by people of color, women, and other historically marginalized groups, businesses with fewer than 50 employees, and businesses in industries that have continued to see a severe decrease in sales from pre-pandemic levels. > > > > “The uncertainty of the last two years has made operations difficult for our locally owned small businesses, and I am glad we are able to provide additional relief with these grants,” said Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui. “This program shows Cambridge’s commitment to supporting small businesses and will prioritize some of the hardest hit businesses that have a long road to recovery.” > > > > Cambridge businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees are invited to apply. Businesses in the following industries are encouraged to apply. > > > > * recreation (e.g. gyms, fitness studios, afterschool programs) > > * personal services (e.g. spa, dry cleaners, barbershop) > > * travel and event planning/production > > > > For more information about eligibility, exclusions, and the application for these programs, please visit https://www.cambridgema.gov/covid19/business http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfVb… . > > > > Those with questions or in need of assistance can call 617-349-4654 or email smallbizgrants(a)cambridgema.gov mailto:smallbizgrants@cambridgema.gov . Translation and interpretation services are available upon request. > > > > -###- > > > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: Housing-urgent
by RUTH RYALS 05 May '22

05 May '22

Anyone know of anything? > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Marc McGovern <marcmcgovern(a)gmail.com> > Date: 05/04/2022 9:36 PM > Subject: Housing-urgent > > > Hello Friends. I hope everyone is well. Typically when I reach out to you regarding housing, it isn't for my family, but this time it is! There are going to be significant renovations being done in one half of our building, resulting in my family having to move out for six months. > > We are looking for a furnished 2 bedroom that will allow a dog from July 1st to December 31st. We can pay up to $3,500 per month. > > Please let me know if you know of anything and spread the word. > > Thank you so much! > > Marc >

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Fwd: Linear Park Redesign & Danehy-New St Site Walk: NEW DATE THURSDAY MAY 5TH
by raryals 02 May '22

02 May '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Creagh, Charles <ccreagh(a)cambridgema.gov> Date: Mon, May 2, 2022 at 5:34 PM Subject: Linear Park Redesign & Danehy-New St Site Walk: NEW DATE THURSDAY MAY 5TH To: Creagh, Charles <ccreagh(a)cambridgema.gov> CC: Chan, Gary <gchan(a)cambridgema.gov> Hello, I recently sent you some information for your listserv about an upcoming site walk for two path projects in north Cambridge. Due to rain in the forecast, *the sitewalks have been moved to Thursday May 5th.* Here is a link to the updated City of Cambridge Calendar posting which reflects the change in date: https://www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar/view.aspx?guid=e3b8402cb4564e5aa06… Please distribute to your listservs and please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Thanks very much, Charlie *Charlie Creagh, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner* Cambridge Community Development Department 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. 02139 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/344+Broadway,+Cambridge,+MA.+02139?entry…> <https://www.facebook.com/CDDat344> <https://twitter.com/cddat344> <http://cddat344.tumblr.com/> <http://instagram.com/cddat344> *www.cambridgema.gov/CDD <http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD.aspx>* ccreagh(a)cambridgema.gov M: 8:30-8:00 T-Th: 8:30-5:00 F: 8:30-Noon 617/349-9167 617/349-4633 FAX 617/349-4621 TTY -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: There were always essential workers
by raryals 01 May '22

01 May '22

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2022/04/25/history-cafe-on-thursday-will-pose-… -- Ruth Ryals raryals(a)gmail.com

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