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City puts $600K toward SNAP, MassHealth cuts
September 16, 2026
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Cambridge Allocates $500K to Mitigate SNAP and MassHealth Cuts
The City Council on Monday night approved a $500,000 appropriation from Cambridge's Federal Grant Stabilization Fund to respond to federal changes to SNAP and MassHealth, with the Cambridge Community Foundation adding $100,000 for a $600,000 total. The money will pay for outreach, application assistance, case management and community coordination as new rules change work requirements and narrow eligibility for immigrants. The effort builds on a partnership among the city, the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, the foundation and more than 30 community organizations that convened last week.
City of Cambridge
CRLS Girls' Soccer Goes 3-1; Football Shuts Out Saugus 28-0
CRLS girls' soccer won three of its first four games, beating Bedford, Somerville, and Woburn before losing to Boston Latin; varsity football shut out Saugus 28-0, and boys' soccer earned its first win.
Cambridge Day
Central Square Library Holds Citizenship Prep Class Tonight
The Cambridge Public Library's Central Square Branch holds its weekly citizenship class with St. Mark Community Education Program from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, to prepare students for naturalization interviews.
City of Cambridge
Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Committees Meet Tonight
Cambridge's Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian committees hold a joint public meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, at City Hall Annex and online to review citywide traffic and mobility initiatives.
City of Cambridge
CRLS School Council to Discuss Vaping, AI, and Absenteeism Tonight
The CRLS School Council meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, in the Career Center to discuss restorative justice for vaping, Yondr pouches, artificial intelligence, accreditation findings, and chronic absenteeism.
City of Cambridge
Council Committees Continue Multifamily Zoning Hearing Today
The City Council's Housing and Neighborhood and Long Term Planning committees meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, to continue reviewing 2025 multifamily zoning amendments and changes to the Multifamily Housing Ordinance.
City of Cambridge
LGBTQ+ Commission Hosts Intergenerational Dinner Tonight
The Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission hosts a free multigenerational dinner with shared food and guided conversation from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16; registration is required.
City of Cambridge
Makers and Vintage Market Returns to Porter Square Today
The Mix Porter Square hosts an outdoor market with vintage goods, handmade products, and local art from the Chartreuse Microbus Collective from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 16.
The Mix Porter Square
Central Square Book Group Discusses 'A Man Called Ove' Tonight
The Central Square Branch Library's monthly book group discusses Fredrik Backman's 'A Man Called Ove' from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, as part of Meet Your Neighbor Month.
City of Cambridge
Library Class Teaches How to Spot AI Disinformation Today
The Main Library hosts a free class from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, on AI-generated images, videos, cloned voices, scams, and ways to verify information.
City of Cambridge
Let Your Yoga Dance Class Offered at Main Library Today
The Main Library hosts a low-impact movement and wellness class for older adults from 11:15 a.m. to noon Wednesday, September 16; registration is required.
City of Cambridge
Earfull Brings Writers and Musicians to Regattabar Tonight
Earfull takes the stage at Regattabar at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, with authors Jennifer Belle and Peter Wolf and musical performances by Eric and Hazel Royer and Kenny White.
Earfull
After School Stories and Crafts at Central Square Library Today
The Central Square Branch Children's Room hosts 'After School Stories and Crafts' from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, for children ages 5-10.
Cambridge Public Library
City Council Votes to Back MIT Graduate Student Union
MIT graduate student union members brought their contract fight to the City Council's Sullivan Chamber, where councillors voted in support.
Cambridge Day
Cambridge Police Report Cites Low ICE Activity
Cambridge Police Department's bi-annual report, presented to City Council Monday night, found that ICE activity in Cambridge has decreased.
Cambridge Day
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