Who We Are
We strengthen community, facilitate advocacy, and care for our neighborhood. Together in our diversity, we create cohesion, joy, and empowerment with all those who live, work, or learn in Cambridgeport.
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The Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association (CNA) was founded in November 2004 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit. We are located in Cambridge, MA with borders on River St, Mass Ave, the Grand Junction train tracks, and the Charles River.
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All residents of Cambridgeport, families of children who attend Cambridgeport schools, and people who work in Cambridgeport are part of the CNA and are encouraged to sign up for one of our listservs, follow us on social media, and join us at events.
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The CNA is represented by a board which is elected annually by community members.
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2025 Board Members:
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Rebecca Bowie (President)
Margaret Kuchler (Clerk)
Michael Scarlett (Treasurer)
Tien-Tien Chan
Ned Codd
Steven Miller
Maia Shen
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Volunteers Wanted!
Help build a connected, caring community! We're looking for:
BOARD MEMBERS
We will have our annual board elections in February 2026, so we'll be asking for nominations in January. Start thinking about if you want to run, or who you know that might be great!
There are no requirements besides living in (or working in, or having kids in school in) Cambridgeport and a desire to contribute to the neighborhood; even previous participation in CNA activities is helpful but not required. We are working on becoming more representative of the neighborhood as a whole, and especially encourage candidates who do not currently feel represented by the CNA.
The time commitment is flexible and we work with even the busiest of schedules, but we hope you have some energy to help make things happen. Please plan for one 90-minute evening board meeting per month, plus 2-5 hours of other events in many months. The term is 2 years.
We have four seats up for election this year, so are looking for multiple candidates. The election process is extremely easy (a candidate bio and getting Cambridgeport community members to vote at a hybrid meeting - that's it).
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Reach out to info@cambridgeport.org with questions.
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Details to come in 2026.
GENERAL
HELP
If you're not looking to serve on the board but might want to volunteer other ways, tell us here. A volunteer board can't accomplish our goals for the CNA alone, so we are looking to build a bank of volunteers to help increase the CNA's capacity to get things done. We'd really appreciate it if you can help out!
The form has an open-ended space for you to tell us any volunteer interests or professional skills, but here are a few ideas to get you thinking:
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day-of event volunteers
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social media
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graphic design
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accounting
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event planning
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coordinating other volunteers
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sharing access to your printer for flyers etc.
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hanging flyers around the neighborhood
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leading a new committee
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improving this website!
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something you do professionally
Events
Our events are always free, open to the public, and no prior participation is necessary.
We encourage new faces to join us!
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If you'd like to present at a community meeting or want to request a topic, let us know here.
Winter Social
January 2026
Details coming soon!
Annual Meeting + Board Elections
February 2026
Details coming soon!
CNA DEI Committee
Cambridge Neighborhood Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee facilitated by Co- Chairs Valerie Bonds and Brian Aull.
Join a group of Cambridge residents concerned about the racism in our culture, who are looking for an opportunity to discuss the issues with others, with a goal to understand better, and work towards equal justice for all. We do this through sharing readings, personal experiences and discussing current issues in town and beyond. We discuss topical readings to increase our awareness and understanding of how racism manifests in our society and community, and we work to address inequities and amplify marginalized voices in Cambridge. Repeat participants help to move the conversation forward, andbrand-new participants are welcome and encouraged each month.
Past Events since 2020​
The CNA Board & the DEI Committee each meet monthly.
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October 2025: Municipal Candidate Night
September 2025: Book/Textile Drive + Eversource
July 2025: Cambridge PorchFest
​June 2025: Book/Textile Drive
April 2025: 2nd annual Brave Spaces cohort launched
March 2025: Meeting with DCR Commissioner Arrigo
February 2025: Annual meeting & elections
December 2024: 20th Anniversary celebration
October 2024: Rotary Community Meeting & Textile/book drive
June 2024: Textile/book drive, community meeting with MIT, BHAC community input session, Gallery 263 birthday party, Rezoning focus group
May 2024: Annual Clean Up & Seedling Swap
April 2024: "Open house" community meeting, first Brave Spaces cohort launched
February 2024: Annual meeting & elections
January 2024: Climate & Community brainstorm
December 2023: Community meeting
November 2023: Textile & Book Drive
October 2023: Municipal Candidate Night
September 2023: Community meeting
June 2023: Bike Meetup & Showcase
May 2023: Textile & Book Drive, Universal Pre-K Info Session
March 2023: First hybrid community meeting
February 2023: Annual Meeting
January 2023: Community gatherings
November 2022: Community Meeting
October 2022: Textile & Book Drive, Community meeting
September 2022: Meet Your Neighbor Day
May 2022: Community Meeting
April 2022: Textile Drive, Clean Up & Seedling Swap, Community meeting
February 2022: Virtual Meeting/Board Elections
December 2021: Special election candidate forum
November 2021: Fall Gathering in Dana Park
October 2021: Municipal Candidate Night
September 2021: Cambridgeport Play Day
May 2021: Neighborhood Plant Swap
April 2021: Community Clean Up
April 2021: Virtual Community Meeting
March 2021: Virtual Community Meeting
February 2021: Virtual Community Meeting & Annual Elections
November 2020: Virtual Community Meeting
September 2020: Virtual Community Meeting
May 2020: Plant Swap
April 2020: Virtual Trivia Night
April 2020: Teddy Bear in the Window - Bear Hunt
April 2020: Support Local Businesses Media Campaign
March 2020: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Match Service
January 2020: Public meeting and annual election
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Neighborhood Resources
What we're up to:
Past projects:
Need something?
Connect With Us!
We have 2 listservs!​
Do you want conversation, or just CNA updates?
Listserv 1: CNA updates AND neighborhood conversation
You're invited if you live or work in Cambridgeport, or if you have a child in a Cambridgeport school.
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The CNA neighborhood conversation listserv is a forum for issues and information related to Cambridgeport. Opinions expressed by individuals do not reflect the opinions of the organization. Rules for participation are here.
Listserv 2: CNA updates ONLY
Just want to be notified of CNA activities, with no conversation?
(Open to all, not just Cambridgeport.)
Find us on social media
Facebook: @cambridgeportneighbors
Instagram: @cambridgeportneighbors
Twitter: @cportneighbors
