Cambridge News Weekly

Cambridge Works Program Graduates its Seventh Class

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

City of Cambridge Holiday Closures

Most Cambridge city offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.  Additionally, city offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 in observance of the New Year’s Holiday, although Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave., will be open for the City Council Inauguration, at 10 a.m., in the Sullivan Chamber.

Free Christmas Concert- An Italian Renaissance Christmas

The Coro-Dante with Period Instrument Orchestra

Dialogo Pastorale* – The Shepherds’ Christmas & Traditional Italian Christmas Carols

*Giovanni Francesco Anerio (1567-1630), Sunday December 18, 2011 5:00 PM

The Dante Alighieri Society 41 Hampshire Street, Kendall Square, Cambridge

Ice Skating

On-going WINTER Learn-To-Skate classes for children, ages 4 ½ and up, and for adults at the local ice rinks in Cambridge and Somerville. At the Simoni Rink, on Gore Street in Cambridge, are Saturdays at 2:00pm.  Classes at the Veterans Memorial Rink, 581 Somerville Avenue in Somerville, classes are Sundays at 1:00pm.  Use hockey, recreational or figure skates. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are available.  For information and to register, call Bay State Skating School at 781-890-8480 or visit online at www.BayStateSkatingSchool.org.  Celebrating 43 years! Gift Certificates available.

City of Cambridge Scholarship 2012 Applications Now Available

The City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to Cambridge residents who wish to pursue post secondary education. Through this program, the City has awarded thousands of dollars to college-bound high school seniors and others who want to pursue higher education. Scholarships are possible thanks to the generosity of Cambridge residents, businesses and taxpayers who support the annual fund. In FY2011, the City awarded 45 scholarships of $2,500 each. With increasing costs of higher education and continued economic uncertainty, the scholarships help ease financial burdens for many.

Cambridge Triple Homicide Suspect Found Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Authorities investigating a triple homicide that occurred in Cambridge this evening have discovered the suspect deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,  Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert C. Haas informed the public.

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration Saturday December 10

Department of Human Service Programs' Community Schools Division
38th Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration Saturday, December 10, 4-6 p.m.

Holiday Season Fire Safety Tips

Chief Gerald Reardon and the Cambridge Fire Department urge all residents of Cambridge to pay close attention to the increased risk of fire during the Christmas Holiday Season and in particular the risks inherent with the display of live or cut Christmas trees.

CPD Shares Tips to Help Residents Protect their 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.