Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Cambridge Immigration Legal Screening Clinic Cambridge, MA, January 11, 2024 -- Concerned about immigrant rights? Want to do something more to help? The Cambridge Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship…

Cambridge, MA -- The City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department is updating its in-person counter hours to better serve and improve the overall experience for contractors, businesses, other organizations, and residents. These changes aim to…

Cambridge, MA - Building on the City of Cambridge's commitment to reducing barriers and working with more diverse business owners, the City has completed its first ever Disparity Study focused on the procurement of goods and services. The City…

Dates Announced for Next Police Exam and Application Deadline; Cambridge Police Department to Host Recruiting Information Sessions in January Cambridge, MA – The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam?to become a Cambridge Police…

Cambridge, MA - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow and Somerville Chief of Police Charles Femino have announced that Lennox Pierre-Louis, 22, of Boston, has pled guilty in connection with shootings…

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow announced today that Roger W. Reddick, Jr., 41, of Cambridge has pleaded guilty to three counts of Rape of a Child with Force. These charges…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge today joined Boston, Somerville, Everett, Brookline and system sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in welcoming 750 next-generation ebikes into the region’s Bluebikes bicycle fleet. The first…

Cambridge, MA – The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam?to become a Cambridge Police Officer has been announced. The deadline to apply for the exam is January 16, 2024. Late applications, which would result in an additional $50…

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- The City of Cambridge on Nov 29th, announced that the Cambridge Community Electricity (CCE) Program is entering a new two-year contract period with Direct Energy Services LLC (Direct Energy) resulting in new fixed electricity prices…

Cambridge Preschool Program Application Opens December 1 The universal preschool program will provide free, high-quality preschool to all Cambridge 4-year-olds in the 2024-2025 school year Cambridge, MA, November 27, 2023 – The City of…

CAMBRIDGE, MA - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recognized the City of Cambridge for its outstanding financial reporting practices. The city's annual comprehensive financial report for the…

CAMBRIDGE, MA – The City of Cambridge announced on Nov 10th, that The Foundry building has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification, a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green buildings…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge and Community Development Department today announced the addition of community solar to its long-standing Sunny Cambridge program. Now all Cambridge residents, regardless of whether they rent or own, can…

Cambridge, MA - Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking to fill a vacancy on Cambridge’s Open Data Review Board and is looking for representatives from public, private, academic, or nonprofit sectors with expertise in or relevant…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce a new pilot program that will provide up to 20-30 students with free tuition at Bunker Hill Community College and a College Success Coach this school year. The Cambridge Promise Pilot…

City of Cambridge Plans to Restore Exterior of Historic City Hall Cambridge, MA, August 17, 2023 -- The City of Cambridge announced today plans to restore the exterior façade of the historic City Hall. Cambridge has a rich history, and the…

City of Cambridge Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program Cambridge, MA, July 12, 2023 -- The City of Cambridge today announced a new Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program that will allow charging of electric vehicles…

City of Cambridge Once Again Achieves Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Gold Level Certification Cambridge, MA, June 21, 2023 – The City of Cambridge is proud to announce that it has again been awarded the Bloomberg…

Cambridge, MA - Beginning Monday, June 26, the Cambridge Summer Food Program will offer free breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals every weekday to Cambridge children and youth ages 18 and under. Operated by the City of Cambridge Department of Human…

Cambridge, MA - Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang and other city officials recognized the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding City Employee Award during a special ceremony June 9, in the Sullivan Chamber of Cambridge City Hall. The annual awards…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge, in partnership with Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), is excited to share new information about Universal Preschool (also known as Universal Pre-K or UPK), which will be known as the Cambridge Preschool Program…

New Full-Time Career and Job Opportunity for Cambridge Residents Between 18-23 Years Old Cambridge Police Seeking Applicants for Fourth Cadet Class The Cambridge Police Department is currently seeking applicants for its fourth Cadet class.…

Testing May Cause Temporary Water Discoloration Cambridge, MA -- Cambridge Fire and Water departments will be conducting annual fire hydrant maintenance and testing weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., from May 1 through June 23, 2023. This…

Cambridge, MA - Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking nominations for the 2023 Outstanding City Employee Awards program which recognizes employees for their extraordinary contributions to public service to peers, colleagues, and residents,…

Cambridge Celebrates National Community Development Week April 10-14 National Community Development (NCD) Week is April 10-14, 2023. During this week, communities across the nation highlight the impact of the Community Development Block Grant…

This is a story about “John.” If you have visited Harvard Square anytime over the last two decades, there is a good chance you have come across John. He is one of the more well-known, long-term unhoused Cambridge residents in the Harvard…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang seeks candidates for consideration for the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board (CRA). The CRA is an independent public body focused on publicly-beneficial real estate projects and infrastructure investment…

Cambridge, Mass., March 3, 2023 – Robert Lowe, Superintendent of Operations at the Cambridge Police Department, was recognized last night with the “Public Service Award” by the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) at their…

Cambridge, MA February 27, 2023 -- The Cambridge Consumers’ Council, a City of Cambridge department, will celebrate National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) from March 5-11, 2023. During NCPW, consumer groups nationwide share tips and…

Cambridge, MA February 16, 2022 -- The Cambridge Community Development Department is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Cambridge Legacy Business Program. This program is designed to recognize a valuable cultural asset -- longstanding…

Cambridge, MA February 16, 2023 -- On January 23, 2023, the City of Cambridge adopted the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s new Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, joining the communities of Brookline and Watertown as early…

Cambridge, MA, February 1, 2023 -- The City of Cambridge has released a report based on the findings from the Needs Assessment of Survivors of Color that was announced in September 2021. In partnership with Start By Talking, LLC (SBT) and…

Cambridge, MA January 31, 2023 -- In January 2023, Cambridge's King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School and Community Complex was awarded the 2022 Boston Society of Architect's (BSA) Harleston Parker Medal People's Choice Award for the most beautiful…

Cambridge, MA, January 25, 2023 – Applications for the 2023 City of Cambridge Scholarship are currently being accepted. The annual Scholarship Fund, now in its 31st year, provides financial assistance to college-bound high school seniors and…

City of Cambridge Awarded $100,000 to Develop Artist-Designed Shade Structures that Provide Cooling Comfort and Opportunities for Social Connections in Select City Hot Spots during Warmer Months The City of Cambridge was recently awarded…

Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Yi-An Huang today announced that the City of Cambridge will host a community meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 6-8 p.m., at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, 102 Putnam Avenue to…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking volunteers to serve on a new LGBTQ+-Friendly Housing Task Force. The Task Force will consider opportunities for new or revised practices and procedures to improve LGBTQ+ persons’ access to,…

Cambridge, MA, January 6, 2023 -- As of January 5, 2023, the CDC reports that Middlesex County has entered the High COVID-19 Community Level. Community Levels are determined by a combination of reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to…

Cambridge, MA, December 22, 2022 -- The City of Cambridge announced today that on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, and Thursday, December 29, 2022, COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits will be available for the public to pick up at all Cambridge…

Cambridge, MA, December 14, 2022 – The City of Cambridge announced the results for the ninth Participatory Budget (PB) Process. From December 1-11, 8,707 Cambridge residents age 12 and older voted to decide how to spend $1 million on capital…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang Announces Staff Appointments and Changes to Organizational Reporting Structure Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang announced this week the appointment of Owen O’Riordan as the Deputy City Manager and…

The City of Cambridge today announced that it is offering a $75 debit card to people who live or work in Cambridge who get vaccinated for COVID-19 (first dose, second dose, or booster) at the city-sponsored clinic on Thursday, December 15, from 4-8…

Dates Announced for Next Police Exam and Application Deadline:Cambridge Police Department to Host In-Person Recruiting Information Session on December 13, 2022 Cambridge, Mass., -The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam to become a…

Cambridge, MA, December 5, 2022 -- The City of Cambridge is looking for volunteers to serve on the Black, Indigenous, People of Color-Owned (BIPOC) Business Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term. The goal of this group is to work with city…

Cambridge, MA -- It's almost the new year—and that means it's time to renew your Cambridge parking permit! Cambridge residents can now renew their 2022 Resident and Visitor Parking Permits online at www.cambridgema.gov/rpp. Parking…

As part of its 9th Participatory Budgeting (PB) Cycle, the City of Cambridge invites the community to vote on projects to improve the city from December 1-11, 2022. This process is open to all Cambridge residents age 12 and older (and all 6th…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., November 23, 2022 -- In advance of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday shopping season, the Cambridge Police Department once again expects reports of package thefts to increase over the coming weeks, particularly with more…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. November 21, 2022 – Whether your holiday shopping is already underway or you’re preparing in advance of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and/or Cyber Monday, the Cambridge Police Department wants to encourage…

Cambridge, MA, November 17, 2022 - The City of Cambridge today announced that the Water Department will resume using the city-owned water supply on November 19, 2022. Cambridge temporarily switched to Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA)…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking Cambridge residents interested in serving on the Police Review & Advisory Board. Made up of volunteer members, the Board serves as a fair and impartial body that provides oversight of the Cambridge…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking volunteers to serve on a new Working Group to help guide the Mass Ave Partial Construction Project on Mass Ave, from Waterhouse Street to Alewife Brook Parkway. Project Goals The project was initiated…

Cambridge, MA, November 8, 2022 -- The City of Cambridge is looking for volunteers to serve on the Black, Indigenous, People of Color-Owned (BIPOC) Business Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term. The goal of this group is to work with City…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking volunteers to serve on the Foundry Advisory Committee (FAC). Help the City of Cambridge ensure that the Foundry located at 101 Rogers Street, remains a community space for arts, technology, and workforce…

Cambridge, MA, November 3, 2022 – Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking persons interested in serving on the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA). Beginning in January 2023, BZA members will receive an annual stipend of $3,500, and…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang Seeks New Members for the Cambridge Traffic Board. Application Deadline is 11-21-22 Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking new members for the Cambridge Traffic Board, a three-member board established…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., October 25, 2022 – When it comes to Halloween, safety should always be at the top of mind for residents who celebrate, particularly for those parents and guardians with children who plan to go door-to-door for…

The Cambridge Police Department is leading and participating in a number of initiatives throughout October as part of Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month As part of Domestic Violence Awareness…

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking persons interested in serving on the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal. The Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA) has an important role in decisions that help shape the use and appearance of buildings in our…

Cambridge, MA, October 13, 2022 -- The Cambridge Fuel Assistance Program is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 season. The program, also known as the Home Energy Assistance Program, helps low-income residents in Cambridge and Somerville pay…

Cambridge, MA, October 13, 2022 -- The City of Cambridge will be distributing finished compost free of charge to Cambridge residents on Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Joan Lorentz Park, (in front of Cambridge Public Library), 449…

City of Cambridge Meet Your Neighbor Day Sunday, September 18 Cambridge residents encouraged to organize gatherings that bring their neighbors together. The Cambridge Peace Commission and the City of Cambridge Citizens’ Committee on Civic…

The City of Cambridge today announced that it will expand the free Small Business Compost Pilot Program for up to 40 additional small businesses in fall 2022. The goal of this pilot is to assist businesses in reducing costs, controlling rodents,…

Cambridge, MA, August 18, 2022 – Cambridge Acting City Manager Owen O’Riordan has appointed Assistant Fire Chief Thomas F. Cahill Jr. as Acting Fire Chief of the Cambridge Fire Department, effective August 17, 2022. Cahill takes over for…

Cambridge, Mass., August 16, 2022 – With families and college students looking to settle into a new place to live before the upcoming school year starts, the Cambridge Police Department wants to make residents aware that this is a peak season…

Cambridge, MA, August 12, 2022 – Could your photo be featured on thousands of vehicles throughout Cambridge? The Cambridge Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department (TP+T) is accepting online submissions for the 2023 Resident Parking…

Cambridge's Economic Development Division Gets a New Name The division will now be called Economic Opportunity and Development Cambridge, MA, August 8, 2022 -- Assistant City Manager for Community Development, Iram Farooq, announced a name…

CAMBRIDGE, MA, August 2, 2022 -- As part of the MassSave Community First Partnership, the City of Cambridge is partnering with Eversource on the Main Streets energy efficiency initiative next week to help local small businesses, houses of worship,…

Cambridge Celebrates Black Business Month CAMBRIDGE, MA, August 1, 2022 -- In August, the City of Cambridge will celebrate National Black Business Month. This month-long event highlights Black entrepreneurs thriving through the unique challenges…

Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge July 28, 2022 announced it is asking residents and local business for assistance in maintaining its healthy urban forest, which includes trees on streets, in parks, on private property, and campuses. Recent…

Cambridge, MA, July 21, 2022 -- Cambridge Works, the City of Cambridge’s transitional jobs program, is recruiting for its 28th program cycle, which will run from September - December 2022. The program, offered by the Department of Human…

The City of Cambridge is seeking volunteers to serve as Participatory Budgeting Delegates for the upcoming 2022 proposal development process. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to…

Cambridge, MA June 29, 2022 -- Beginning Tuesday, July 5, the Cambridge Summer Food Program will provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals every weekday to Cambridge children and youth ages 18 and under. The Summer Food Program, operated by the…

Cambridge, MA June 27, 2022 -- The Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) hosted its annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 23 at the Cambridge Public Library. The CLC, a division of the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 23, 2022 – In advance of the Independence Day holiday, the City of Cambridge wants to remind the community that fireworks are illegal, dangerous, and can cause trauma for residents. Possession, transportation, and use…

Cambridge’s Safer Homes, Safer Community Gift Cards for Guns Events Bring in Record Number of Unwanted Firearms 245 Unwanted Firearms Turned in At Saturday’s Events A record number of 245 unwanted guns were safely turned in at the…

Cambridge Police Department Introduces New Revamped Website The Cambridge Police today announced it has introduced a new department website – www.cambridgepolice.org -- that is focused on better serving the community. The revamped website…

Cambridge, MA, June 7, 2022 -- The Cambridge City Council voted to make an offer of employment to Yi-An Huang as the next City Manager at a special meeting held on Monday, June 6, 2022. Mr. Huang will succeed City Manager Louis A. DePasquale who is…

2022 City of Cambridge Scholarship Recipients Honored The City of Cambridge honored the recipients of the 2022 City of Cambridge Scholarship during a special ceremony on June 6, 2022. This year, the city awarded 81 scholarships of $3,000 each…

Submit Ideas for Projects to Improve Cambridge June 1- July 31, 2022 as part of City's Participatory Budgeting Process Cambridge, MA, June 1, 2022 -- The City of Cambridge has launched the 9th cycle of Participatory Budgeting (PB9) and is…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 31, 2022 – Led by Cambridge’s interfaith-based organizations, non-profit community and regional partners, the 7th annual citywide “Safer Homes, Safer Community: Cambridge Gun Buy-Back” initiative is…

Cambridge, MA, May 26, 2022 - The Department of Public Works (DPW) will deliver free standard trash carts to all buildings where the City of Cambridge collects trash from June 6 through June 24. Each property will receive either 45 gallon or 65…

The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Cambridge for 2022 will be held on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 65 Waverly Street. Additional 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection dates are August 27 and November 5.…

City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Health Department Issue Mask Advisory & Announce Expanded Free COVID-19 Testing for June Cambridge, MA, May 23, 2022 - With Cambridge and Middlesex County both in the High COVID-19 Community Level…

The City Council is expected to vote to appoint the next City Manager during a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, June 6th, which the public can view in person, on 22-CityView, and live online via Zoom. The Initial Screening Committee was…

Discount Rain Barrels Available to Cambridge Residents Reduce stormwater runoff and capture rainwater roof for later use The City of Cambridge is partnering with the Great American Rain Barrel Program to provide discount rain barrels for Cambridge…

CAMBRIDGE, MA, May 17, 2022--The Cambridge Community Development Department has launched its initial version of the Envision Cambridge Dashboard. This interactive tool shows the progress Cambridge has made since the plan was released in 2019. To…

Cambridge, MA, May 9, 2022 -- On Thursday May 5, 2022, the City of Cambridge hosted the 2nd annual Cambridge Legacy Business Luncheon to celebrate some of the oldest business in Cambridge as part of National Small Business Week. Eighteen local…

Cambridge Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program Cambridge, MA, May 9, 2022–The City of Cambridge announced the next round of small business relief grants today which will award over $2,000,000 to eligible Cambridge businesses.…