Cambridge News Weekly

Open Competitive Examination for Police Officers Announced

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resource Division has announced the upcoming Open Competitive Examination for Police Officers, scheduled for April 30, 2011. The application deadline for this exam is March 15, 2011.
If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a Cambridge Police Officer and is a Cambridge resident, please have them contact the Cambridge Police Department Office of Personnel at personnel@cambridgepolice.org.

Blue Cross Announces AQC Results - Mount Auburn Included

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announced the first year results of its Alternative Quality Contract (AQC) agreements with physicians and hospitals. The AQC is a modified global payment model, designed to encourage cost-effective, patient centered care by paying participating physicians and hospitals for the quality, not the quantity of the care they deliver.

Cambridge Police Officers Share Helpful Tips with CRLS Lady Falcons

On Monday, January 24th three female members of the Cambridge Police Department visited the Cambridge Rindge and Latin War Memorial to speak to the CRLS Lady Falcon freshman, junior varsity, and varsity basketball teams.

Register Eugene Brune holds “E-Recording Informational Session”

 
(Photo from left to right: Brian Kilfoyle of Simplifile, Register Eugene C.
Brune, Somerville Attorneys Isaac Machado, Adam Dash and Robert Costello and
Greg Brown of Inge.)


By William Tauro

 

Middlesex South Register of Deeds Eugene C. Brune recently held an “E-Recording Informational Session” at his office.

The event brought together e-vendors and those interested in electronically recording their real estate documents at the Registry of Deeds, thereby alleviating the need to come in person or mail documents, a great convenience to all. 

Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Ban in Effect Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.

The City of Cambridge has declared a Snow Emergency Parking Ban Effective Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.  During a Snow Emergency, parking is prohibited on streets signed No Parking during Snow Emergency and vehicles will be towed. A list and map of these particular streets is available on the Traffic Department Website under Snow Storm Procedures.  

Wed. Jan. 26 Budget Forum Cancelled due to Weather

Upcoming Public Forums for the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget

A series of Public Forums for the Fiscal Year 2012 City of Cambridge Budget are being hosted by City Councilor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the City Council Finance Committee in January and February.

Cambridge Works Program Graduates its Fifth Class

 

Cambridge Works recently celebrated the accomplishments of its very fifth class of participants during a special ceremony at Cambridge City Hall. The transitional jobs program serves residents age 18-35 who have been unable to get or keep jobs. 

CPD Lieutenant Sings National Anthem at Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Swearing-In Ceremony

Martha Coakley began her second term as Massachusetts Attorney General on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 after being sworn in by Chief Justice Roderick Ireland of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court at a ceremony held at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA.
Asked to participate in the ceremony was Cambridge Police Lieutenant Pauline Carter-Wells. Wells, a contemporary Irish singer, has performed at over 100 public events and ceremonies, including two appearances singing the National Anthem at Fenway Park.

CPD Ask Citizens to Respond to Quality of Service Community Surveys

The Cambridge Police Department is asking citizens to participate in our Quality of Service Community Surveys. Citizen responses will help CPD as we work to provide the highest quality of police service possible.

Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Ban Goes in Effect Thursday, Jan. 20 at 11 p.m.

The City of Cambridge has declared a Snow Emergency Parking Ban Effective at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20.  During a Snow Emergency, parking is prohibited on streets signed No Parking during Snow Emergency and vehicles will be towed. A list and map of these particular streets is available on the Traffic Department Website under Snow Storm Procedures.  

Cambridge Launches Committee to Develop Sister City Relationship with Haiti

Cambridge City Manager Robert W. Healy has appointed a nine-person committee to establish a sister city relationship with a community in Haiti. The Cambridge-Haiti Sister City Committee brings together members of the Haitian community in Cambridge and the broader Cambridge population. The committee is being organized and staffed by the Cambridge Peace Commission – a department of the City of Cambridge that promotes peace and social justice, and has responsibility for Cambridge’s sister city relationships.

Upcoming Public Forums for the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget

A series of Public Forums for the Fiscal Year 2012 City of Cambridge Budget are being hosted by City Councilor Marjorie C. Decker, Chair of the City Council Finance Committee in January and February.

As the City Manager begins the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Process, Cambridge residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback on budget priorities and to learn more about the City Budget. 

Carbon monoxide scare in Cambridge

By Joe DiOrio

A carbon monoxide scare on Gore St. forced residents out of their homes and out into the cold and nasty weather. At least five fire trucks and several police cars were on the scene giving attention to people making sure they were okay after this dangerous scare.

 

Best Shoveled Block in Cambridge Contest

 

Does your block have well shoveled sidewalks?   Nominate it for the Best Shoveled Block in Cambridge Contest, sponsored by the Cambridge Post Office and Green Streets Initiative.

Tree damage in Cambridge

By Joe DiOrio

High winds from Wednesday's storm caused large amounts of tree damage along Thorndike and Sciarappa St. blocking roads.

Cambridge Police Officer Brings Cambridge Youths to Celtics Game

 

On December 3, 2010, Cambridge Police Officer Oswaldo Ortiz and staff from Cambridge Youth Centers and Boys & Girls Clubs of Middlesex County brought several Cambridge youths to the Boston Garden to cheer on the Celtics.
Made possible through the Dunkin’ Donuts KidZone program, the group was able to have its picture taken with Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell and cheer on the C’s as they beat the Chicago Bulls 104-92.

Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Ban Lifted at 6 a.m. Thursday, January 13

Property Owners are required to clear snow from sidewalks next to their property

The Department of Public Works will clear streets as soon as possible after a snow storm, starting with major arteries. Please don’t take it personally if we plow snow back into your driveway, but as we work to make streets passable, it is often unavoidable. Your patience and participation help the City return streets and sidewalks to safe, passable conditions as quickly as possible.

Heavy snow brought trees down in Cambridge

By William Tauro

A tree fell onto an automobile and blocked the road at the intersection of Thorndike and Eight St. in East Cambridge.

Trees and power lines fell around the city during Wednesday's snow storm.

Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Ban in Effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12

 


The City of Cambridge has declared a Snow Emergency Parking Ban Effective at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, Jan. 12. During a Snow Emergency, parking is prohibited on streets signed No Parking during Snow Emergency and vehicles will be towed. A list and map of these particular streets is available on the Traffic Department Website under Snow Storm Procedures.

Outdoor Parks and Reservations Safety Tips for the Winter Season

As another big winter storm approaches, the Cambridge Police Department would like to share some safety tips for people venturing out to enjoy winter activities in local parks and reservations.

Nominate Cambridge Poet Populist by January 14

Know any talented poets who want to share poetry with their fellow citizens? Are you that poet?

Nominate Your Choice for Cambridge's Next Poet Populist Deadline: January 14, 2011 @ 12:00
Noon! Click Here for more information.

Two New Officers Join Cambridge Police Department

Officer Brown (far left) being sworn in by Deputy City Clerk Donna Lopez.

The Cambridge Police Department would like to welcome its two newest officers who were sworn in this morning at a small ceremony inside the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility located at 125 Sixth Street in Cambridge.

Officer Brendan O’Hearn, 27, and Officer James “Matt” Brown, also 27, are both lateral transfers from the Watertown Police Department and officially began their service to the City of Cambridge this morning at 9:40 AM when they were sworn in by Deputy City Clerk Donna Lopez. Also in attendance at the ceremony were Commissioner Robert C. Haas and members of the Cambridge Police Department Command Staff.

CPD Shares Resources for National Stalking Awareness Month

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 3.4 million victims a year.1 This year’s theme—“Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.”— challenges the nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it.

Stalking is a crime in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, yet many victims and criminal justice professionals underestimate its seriousness and impact. In one of five cases, stalkers use weapons to harm or threaten victims,2 and stalking is one of the significant risk factors for femicide (homicide of women) in abusive relationships.3 Victims suffer anxiety, social dysfunction, and severe depression at much higher rates than the general population, and many lose time from work or have to move as a result of their victimization.4

Library Awarded Prestigious LEED® Silver Certification

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.