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PRESS RELEASE

April 1, 2021

Following a tragic fire leading to the loss of three lives shortly after midnight this
morning, the decision has been made to postpone the Poplar Street Promenade that
was to begin this evening out of respect for the family, friends, and neighbors of
those who perished, This decision was reached in consultation with the
Commissioners of Cambridge, Cambridge Police Department, Rescue Fire
Company, the Cambridge-Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, and business owners
along Poplar Street We expect to begin the Promenade on April 8.

In the intervening time, I will work closely with Chief Lewis of Cambridge Police,
Chief Pritchett of Rescue Fire Company, business owners along Poplar Street, and
our partners at Downtown Cambridge and the Cambridge-Dorchester Chamber of
Commerce to ensure that outdoor dining may safely occur moving ahead.

I am personally devastated by the events that occurred early this morning, and the
Commissioners and staff at the City of Cambridge have the families, friends, and
neighbors of those lost in our prayers. We ask that others, too, send thoughts and
prayers to all those impacted and for the City of Cambridge during this sad time. As
the City of Cambridge learns more regarding arrangements and ways to assist the
family, we will share that information.

Respectfully,
Andrew Bradshaw
Mayor

Public Notice

Limited City Services

The City of Cambridge will operate on limited services during the Maryland State of Emergency. City offices will be closed to the public. City staff will still report to work and be on duty. Citizens conducting business will need to make an appointment by contacting the appropriate city office. The city will not accept cash payments until the state of emergency has been lifted. Water bills, tax payments or other fees must be paid by check or money order either through the mail or by depositing the payment in the city night drop box outside the MUC office door. Anyone with a question or concern may contact City Hall at 410-228-4020 or MUC at 410-228-5440.

Notice to Citizens: The public will not be allowed into the city commission meeting
room because of the Governor's ban on meetings exceeding 10 people due to the virus threat. Citizens may observe the meeting by going on-line to townhallstreams.com. Citizens may call in their public comments by calling the Mayor during the meeting at 410-228-5808 or joining our Webex meeting by phone at 408-418-9388 and entering the meeting ID published in the agenda. You can also join by phone, tablet, or computer by clicking HERE.
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