Cambridge News Weekly

Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert Haas Writes for MatchBook Journal

Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert C. Haas and Dr. James Barrett, Instructor of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance, wrote an article that appears in the latest issue of MatchBook, A Journal on the Prevention & Treatment of Juvenile Firesetting.

E-Recording at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds

Register Eugene C. Brune
Invites you to an Open House with E-Vendors
Wednesday,January 26, 2011, 10:00 am TO 12:00 pm
208 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

Cambridge Health Alliance Named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Hospital Honor Roll

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a Harvard-affiliated integrated public healthcare system that serves Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north region, has been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care’s 2010 Hospital Honor Roll. It is the second time CHA has received this recognition. 

The Untold History of Haiti Panel Discussion to Commemorate the Anniversary of 2010 Earthquake in Haiti

Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 6-7:30 p.m.
Cambridge Public Library, Main Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway
Light reception 5:30-6 p.m.

Cambridge's first snowfall causes traffic slowdowns

By William Tauro

Cambridge's first snowfall of the season is causing treacherous driving conditions for commuters.

Slippery roads caused by black ice attributed to traffic congestion and minor fender benders during Monday's snowfall.  

Sign up for Cambridge E-Line to Receive E-mail or Text Alerts if the City Declares a Snow Emergency

(From the city of Cambridge)
Parking Options During a Snow Emergency and Property Owner Responsibilities after a Storm

The City of Cambridge urges people who live or work in the city to sign up for Cambridge E-Line, a web-based subscription service that can send you an e-mail or text alert if a Snow Emergency Parking Ban is declared.   Subscribers can also sign up to receive a weekly e-mail that is essentially a snapshot of the City’s Home Page, as well as other alerts, such as street cleaning reminders, plus city publications. Sign up today by visiting www.cambridgema.gov and clicking on the E-Line link at top right.

Cambridge Public Library Awarded Prestigious LEED® Silver Certification

(From the city of Cambridge)

The City of Cambridge announced that it has achieved a LEED® Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute for the Cambridge Public Library Project designed by William Rawn Associates and Ann Beha, Associate Architect for the Historical Restoration.  LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.  

 

Cambridge Health Alliance Primary Care Centers Awarded Recognition by National Committee for Quality Assurance

 Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a Harvard-affiliated integrated public healthcare system that serves Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north region, announced today that two of its primary care practices have been awarded Recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Physician Practice Connections®—Patient-Centered Medical Home™ Program. Revere Family Health and Union Square Family Health in Somerville received Level 3 Recognition, the highest administered by NCQA.

Only a Few Days Left to Donate Items to CPD “Secret Santa for Seniors” Gift Drive

 
There’s still time left to donate to the Cambridge Police Department’s annual Secret Santa for Seniors gift drive.  Donations will be accepted until 5:00PM on Monday, December 20th, and gifts can be dropped off in the first floor Main Lobby of the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility located at 125 Sixth Street.

Do You Know Who Belongs On The Boston A-List?

Just Launched Holiday Season Prize Component Rewards Local Bostonians Who Know Boston Best 

Cambridge-based CityVoter, organizer of the popular The Boston A-List annual contest, sweetens the prize pot this holiday season by rewarding the top five voters who know Boston best and the top three local businesses who obtain the most votes! 

Protect Your Mail & Packages This Holiday Season

The Cambridge Police Department would like to remind citizens to take extra care this time of year when having mail and packages delivered to their residence. Please review the following tips to help protect yourself and your belongings.

Cambridge Police Participating in Annual “Shop Inman by Moonlight” Event

Tonight, beginning at 6:00 PM, the businesses of Inman Square will host their annual holiday shopping event.
Escape the malls and journey to Inman Square to buy holiday gifts from our unique and locally owned shops. In addition, shoppers may see live mannequins and holiday carolers, take part in a scavenger hunt, experience art and music, or relax and enjoy a meal at one of the Square's twenty-plus restaurants. The square will be bustling with activity and all who are young at heart are encouraged to have their photos taken with Santa!

Middlesex County DA to Give Award to CPD Tonight

Tonight from 4-6PM at the Woburn High School Auditorium located at 88 Montvale Avenue in Woburn, the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office will be honoring Cambridge Police, Boston Police, State Police, State Police Crime Lab, Boston Crime Lab, and Middlesex Cyber Enforcement Unit.

Cambridge Police Host GOAL Training

On December 6^th, the Cambridge Police Department hosted the first of four trainings from the Gay Officers Action League of New England (GOAL/NE) at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility.  In attendance were Cambridge Police Officers who had not yet received GOAL training, as well as members of the Cambridge Fire Department, Harvard University Police Department, MIT Police Department, and Pro Ambulance Services.

Saint Clement Student Reaches Milestone

Christy Novembre reaches 1000 Point Plateau in Basketball

In 2007, Senior Christy Novembre (Cambridge) walked into Saint Clement High School nervous and anxious like any other student entering freshman year.  Novembre received her class schedule, bought textbooks, and walked the hallways unaware she would meet a very important person.  That person was her coach, and current Athletic Director, Shawn Thornton.  Mr. Thornton is also the Physical Education and Health teacher at Saint Clement School.  As Christy’s health teacher, Shawn couldn’t believe how she handled herself in the classroom but was more impressed with her skills on the basketball court. 

Shoplifting and Counterfit Protection Presentation

The Cambridge Police Department Presents: Shoplifting and Counterfit protection presentation
 6 p.m. at 344 Broadway, City Hall Annex, 4th Floor Conference Room.

“Toys-For-Tots” Drive Extended to December 10

 

Cambridge Firefighters will once again partner with the United States Marine Corps Reserve in collecting toys in the annual “Toys-for-Tots” drive. Now in its’ 63rd year, the program was started in Los Angeles, CA when a handful of Marine Reservists distributed 5,000 toys to needy children on Christmas Eve 1947.

Cambridge Youth Programs Presents “Cambridge Police Appreciation Week”

To show their appreciation and thank the Cambridge Police Department, Cambridge Youth Programs is holding “Cambridge Police Appreciation Week.” The week will run from December 6th through the 10th.

Cambridge Police Detective Graduates From National Forensic Academy

Detective Daniel Marshall of the Cambridge Police Department was one of 24 law enforcement professionals to graduate from Session 27 of The University of Tennessee National Forensic Academy™ (NFA™). Graduation was held November 19 on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville.

Deputy Superintendent Michael Walsh Retires After 36 Years of Service

On November 26th, after 36 years of service to the City of Cambridge, its citizens, and the Cambridge Police Department, Deputy Superintendent Michael Walsh retired from service.

Deputy Walsh was born and raised in Cambridge and began with the department as a Police Cadet in 1974 before graduating from the Cambridge Police Academy in 1981.  He served as a Patrol Officer from 1981 until he was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant in 1990.  Walsh was promoted to Police Lieutenant in 1997 before becoming a Deputy Superintendent in 2002. 

Cambridge Police Share Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

 
With the holiday shopping season now in full effect, the Cambridge Police Department would like to share some basic tips about shopping mall safety, car safety, ATM safety, and credit card safety to help protect shoppers and their belongings this season.