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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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.
CambridgePortchFest!
We're excited to share that Cambridgeport will be hosting Cambridge’s first ever porchfest on Saturday, July 19 from 12-6pm. As you probably know, porchfest is a free, walkable, musical, community DIY event: local residents host talented local performers on their porches (or patios, or backyards, or whatever), and attendees enjoy the music and the neighborhood.
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The Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association has received a grant from the Cambridge Arts Council to support this pilot, inaugural fest. And the Central Square Business District is planning a complementary event on Sunday, Jul 20: Deck Fest, bringing live music to outdoor dining and gathering spaces in Central Square.
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This will be a summer weekend worth sticking around for, and we hope it begins an annual tradition that eventually spans Cambridge.
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Please save the date, and take a look at our Cambridge PorchFest page to learn more.
Locally-Led Brave Spaces Cohort
Join us for our second annual cohort of emerging leaders who are interested in becoming more involved in Cambridge civic life!
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Applications are now closed.
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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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​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:
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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.)
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Facebook: @cambridgeportneighbors
Instagram: @cambridgeportneighbors
Twitter: @cportneighbors