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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income-eligible Cambridge and Somerville residents pay their winter heating bills between November 1 – April 30. Applications to HEAP are accepted beginning October 1.
The Cambridge Department of Public Works honored three DPW employees with the Ruth and Carl F. Barron Family Achievement Award on October 1, 2026. The Ruth and Carl F. Barron Family Achievement Award, established in 1992, is presented in recognition of outstanding productivity, distinguished performance and service to the City of Cambridge and Department of Public Works.
Under the provisions of “The Votes Act”, ballots returned by mail for the State Election may be received up to 5 p.m. on November 6, 2024 if postmarked by November 3, 2026.
Do you enjoy working with young people? The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) is hiring for a variety of part-time and full-time positions in our youth divisions. Learn more about open positions at a Youth-Serving Hiring Fair on Wednesday, October 14.
The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) is a publicly-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool for Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds for a school-day, school-year placement. There are additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) programs for some families. Cambridge children who will turn 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2027 are eligible to apply.
Join us for the tenth and final neighborhood Pop-Up Recycling Event in 2026. By making collection easier and more accessible, DPW hopes to safely manage items prohibited in the trash.
The City is hosting an in-person community meeting to discuss the future of the 25 Lowell Street property on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6pm at the New School of Music, 25 Lowell Street.
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