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DePasquale announced the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund has distributed nearly $1 million to 629 Cambridge residents and families financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Residents who are hoping to receive assistance from the Fund must apply by 5:00 p.m. on May 15. City of Cambridge and Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Announce New Small Business Relief Programs The City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) have announced new initiatives that together will provide approximately $3.6 million in support to Cambridge small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. City of Cambridge Appoints Construction Advisory Group to Plan Safe Reopening Strategy The City of Cambridge announced today the appointment of 23 members to a new City Manager’s Construction Advisory Group. Representing public health, building trade unions, inspectional and public works officials, contractors, development project managers, and universities, the Advisory Group will provide advice on drafting best practices that the City can incorporate into a safe construction reopening plan. City of Cambridge Appoints Small Business Advisory Committee to Plan Safe Reopening Strategy The City of Cambridge announced the appointment of 8 members to a new City Manager’s Small Business Advisory Committee. Representing business associations from across the City, the Advisory Committee will provide expert advice and help draft best practices that the City can incorporate into its “Small Business Back to Business” plan. Baker-Polito Administration Orders Use of Mask or Face Covering in Public The Baker-Polito Administration issued an order requiring the use of masks or face coverings in public places (beginning May 6th) where they cannot socially distance from others. The Administration also announced expanded community health center COVID-19 testing capacity at centers throughout the Commonwealth. City of Cambridge Issues Emergency Order Requiring Use of Face Coverings The City of Cambridge issued an emergency order requiring that face coverings be worn in all public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings. The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, and applies to everyone over the age of five years old. Violations may be punishable by a $300 fine. City of Cambridge to Allow Licensed Restaurants to Sell Groceries Directly to Consumers The City of Cambridge today issued an emergency order allowing restaurants to sell groceries directly to consumers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order creates a new opportunity for Cambridge residents to purchase surplus items such as meats, vegetables, dairy, canned goods and other limited grocery items through pick-up or delivery service from local restaurants throughout the city. View All Cambridge Public Health View Guidance for the Community Coming Up Explore City meetings, programs, and public celebrations May 11 Mon Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 PM Regular City Council Meeting (Cancelled) Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Monthly Meeting 6:00 PM Public hearing of the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission to review applications to alter designated properties under the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40C and Ch. 2.78, Article III of the Code of the City of Cambridge. The Commission meets monthly, usually on the second Monday of the month. For more information about the Commission, visit the department's web site at: http://www.cambridgema.gov/historic or call the office at 617/349-4683 or TTY: 617/349-6112. May 12 Tue Finance Committee-Canceled 9:00 AM Finance Committee-Canceled May 13 Wed Finance Committee-CANCELED 5:00 PM Finance Committee-CANCELED CANCELLED: Bicycle Committee Meeting 5:30 PM Regular Meeting of the Bicycle Committee. May 18 Mon Free Overdose Prevention and Response Training 3:00 PM Are you worried about overdoses happening where you work or live? Wondering how you can help prevent an overdose? Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) offers free, monthly 1-hour overdose prevention and response training at locations around Cambridge. There is no fee and no RSVP required. Come and learn skills that could save lives. Cambridge Scholarship Awards Ceremony-CANCELED 4:00 PM Cambridge Scholarship Awards Ceremony-CANCELED (Cancelled) Avon Hill N...