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  Congratulations to Recipients of the 2024 Outstanding City Employee Award and Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service

  The Outstanding Employee Awards program recognizes City employees nominated for superior performance, positive attitude, hard work, and dedication to public service. The Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service is a distinguished recognition given to leaders who display extraordinary qualities in the workplace and dedication to community service. Recipients were honored at a special ceremony on May 17.

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  Expect Traffic Impacts on Thursday, May 23, Due to Harvard Commencement

  Harvard Commencement will be taking place in and around Harvard Square on Thursday, May 25

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  Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Impacts Beginning May 23 through May 27

  Expect significant traffic impacts across the City beginning with Harvard University Commencement Ceremony May 23 and continuing with other events taking place over the Memorial Day weekend.

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  2024 Memorial Day Observance Events: Grave Flags May 25, Maritime Military Members Ceremony May 25, and Memorial Day Observance Ceremony May 27

  The City of Cambridge Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) invites the public to attend three Memorial Day Weekend Observance Events, including two events on May 25, Grave Decoration Day and an observance for maritime military members lost due to maritime battles, and the Memorial Day Observance event on May 27.

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  City of Cambridge Closures and Service Information for Memorial Day Holiday May 27

  City of Cambridge Offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day May 27.

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  “Youth Headspace" Provides Mental Health Resources to Cambridge Young People

  The website and mental health campaign were created by the Cambridge Youth Council.

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  Cool Off With Waterplay Features at Cambridge Parks

  With temperatures expected to soar into the upper 80s this week, the City of Cambridge is excited to announce that waterplay features at many parks and playgrounds are now open for the summer season!

• Members Sought for Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board. Application Deadline: 6-17-24.

  The Arts Council Advisory Board provides guidance and advice on enhancing the lives of the residents of Cambridge through the arts; stimulates public awareness of the arts; and develops ways to improve the aesthetic experience of the people living, working, playing and passing through the city.
  

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  Cambridge Increases Grants for Neighborhood Block Parties

  Block Party season is here and the City of Cambridge is increasing grants for block parties in 2024 to help more neighborhoods hold celebrations. Any block is eligible to apply for $300 in funding and free access to pop-up play equipment.