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Grand Junction Design Working Group Meeting
A meeting of the Design Working Group to present and discuss current conditions on the Grand Junction corridor, challenge areas, and opportunities for public art along the future multiuse path.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/10/01/grandjunctionmupdesignwgmeeting3
Grand Junction Open House
Grand Junction Open House
6/24, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Stata Center, MIT (32-124)
Contact:
Melissa Shakro, MIT Office of Campus Planning
mshakro@mit.edu
617-324-7317
/CDD/Calendar/2014/06/24/grandjunctionopenhouse
Grand Junction Community Meeting 1
Community meeting for the Grand Junction Multiuse Path Design Project. At this meeting there will be a project overview and an opportunity to learn about the project. Flyer and agenda can be found at the project webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/06/04/grandjunctionpublicmeeting1
Grand Junction MUP Working Group 6
Meeting of the design working group for the Grand Junction Multi-use Path Design project.
/CDD/Calendar/2021/03/02/grandjunctionmupworkinggroup6
Grand Junction Multi-use Path
Grand Junction Multi-use Path project is a rail with trail alongside or within the Grand Junction railroad right of way, which is now primarily owned by the state, without precluding future transit on the corridor. The first segment was constructed in 2016 as part of the Grand Junction Park. Since then, the City committed $10 million for the design and construction of the path north of Broadway, and MIT committed $8.5 million and right-of-way for the design and construction on MIT-owned portions between Main Street and Pacific Street. In 2019 the City began the design process for the multi-use path between the Charles River at the BU Bridge and the Cambridge Somerville city line.
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/grandjunctionpathway
CRA Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Grand Junction Park
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority's (CRA) is holding this ribbon cutting and open house for the first one-block phase of the Grand Junction Community Path project along Galileo Galilei Way.
/citycalendar/2016/06/09/craribboncuttingandopenhouseforgrandjunctionpark
Grand Junction Working Group Meeting 2
The second meeting of the design working group for the Grand Junction Multiuse Path Design Project.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/07/22/grandjunctionworkinggroupmeeting2
Members Sought for New Grand Junction Multi-Use Path Design Working Group
The Working Group will help guide the design of the Grand Junction Multi-Use Path between the Charles River at the BU Bridge, and the Cambridge-Somerville city line. The group will advise Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale and his staff on key issues related to the planning and design for this important “Grand Junction Multi-Use Path and Conceptual Transit Design” project.
/news/2019/01/grandjunctionmultiusepathdesignworkinggroup
Grand Junction Multi-Use Path Working Group Meeting # 8
This meeting is being held to provide updates to the Working Group, answer questions about the project updaters, and collect feedback and comments about the ongoing designs.
/CDD/Calendar/2022/06/22/grandjunctionmultiusepathworkinggroupmeeting#8
Grand Opening Celebration
You are invited to attend the Open House at 5 Western Avenue/362 Green Street, the former site of the Police Department.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2013/06/10/openhouse
Grand Junction MUP - Public Information Session
Learn more about the Grand Junction MUP conceptual design and provide feedback on the conceptual path design and path elements. During this Question and Answer Public Information Session, city staff invite your questions about the project. To submit a question, send an e-mail to areker@CambridgeMA.gov.
/CDD/Calendar/2020/12/08/GrandJunctionPublicInformationSession
Hubway Grand Re-Opening
Hubway re-opens system-wide on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014.
/CDD/News/2014/04/hubwaygrandreopeningtomorrow
Ordinance Committee
Ordinance Committee
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2019/07/11/ordinancecommittee
Ordinance Committee
Ordinance Committee
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2019/01/30/ordinancecommittee
Ordinance Committee
Ordinance Committee
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2019/12/10/ordinancecommittee1
Ordinance Committee
Ordinance Committee
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2019/09/05/ordinancecommittee
Ordinance Committee
Ordinance Committee
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2019/09/10/ordinancecommittee
Grand Opening Celebration and Tour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School Sunday, February 28
The Cambridge community is cordially invited to a grand opening celebration and tour of the city’s first near net zero school building. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School complex, at 100 Putnam Avenue, houses the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School and the Putnam Avenue Upper School – as well as the Department of Human Service Programs’ Preschool, After-School, and Community School programs.
/news/2016/02/grandopeningcelebrationandtourofmlkschool
Grant Panelists
Grant panelists who select grant winners.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists
Preservation Grants
Provides information about the CHC's Preservation Grant and Institutional Preservation Grant programs.
/historic/permitsApplications/preservationgrants
Binney Street Park
A new City park will be developed at 322 Binney Street in the East Cambridge neighborhood.
/CDD/Projects/Parks/binneystreetpark
Grant Writing Workshop
Prior Cambridge Arts Grant Program review panelists and grant recipients provide insight into the evaluation process and tips for preparing a successful application.
/arts/Calendar/2016/09/12/grantwritingworkshop
Mozart's "Gran Partita"
Presented by Grand Harmonie, this performance will feature a wind band on period instruments playing Mozart's seven movement piece.
/arts/Calendar/2015/10/16/mozartsgranpartita
Mozart’s “Gran Partita”
Presented by Grand Harmonie, this performance will feature a wind band on period instruments playing Mozart's seven movement piece.
/arts/Calendar/2015/10/17/Mozart
Mozart's Requiem with the Harvard University Choir
Grand Harmonie, Harvard University Choir, a quartet of vocal soloists, and Maestro Edward Elwyn Jones collaborate to perform Mozart's final masterpiece.
/arts/Calendar/2015/11/01/mozartsrequiemwiththeharvarduniversitychoir
Cambridge Arts Grant Program
Cambridge Arts Grant Program provides financial support for the arts in Cambridge, MA.
/arts/News/2016/07/grantprogram
Cambridge Police Awarded Grant to Support Its Efforts Against Domestic Violence
Commissioner Bard and members of the Cambridge Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit attended the 2017 VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) STOP Grant Awards today in Quincy, where they were recognized and awarded the grant.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2017/12/cambridgepoliceawardedgranttosupportitseffortsag...
Brian Murphy Memorial Staircase Dedication
City officials gathered earlier today for the dedication of the Brian P. Murphy Memorial Staircase at the grand opening of Twenty/20 Northpoint.
/news/2015/06/brianmurphymemorialstaircasededication
2017-2018 Panelists
Grant Panelist biographies.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists/20172018panelists
FLOW: A Grant Program for The Port
The Cambridge Arts Council is calling for applications for new grant opportunities for The Port neighborhood.
/arts/News/2016/12/flowagrantprogramfortheport
Federal Grant Programs
Cambridge receives funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs administered by the U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
/CDD/federalgrants/federalgrantprograms
CHC Receives MCC Grant
News story related to the receipt of a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Commission.
/historic/News/2015/09/chcreceivesmccgrant
Celebrating National Community Development Week
National Community Development Week is April 10 -14, 2023!
Participate in a virtual session with Cambridge non-profits and city administrators who will share federal grant impact stories. Learn about the influence of federal grants such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) and how these programs are strengthening Cambridge neighborhoods by delivering equitable access to housing and expanding economic opportunities.
/CDD/Calendar/2023/04/11/celebratingnationalcommunitydevelopmentweek
2023-2024 Panelists
Grant Panelists for FY24
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists/20232024panelists
CitySmart Grant
The City of Cambridge recently completed the CitySmart grant funded Neighborhood TDM program.
/CDD/News/2012/05/citysmartgrant
Cambridge Carnival
Cambridge Carnival is a colorful and festive celebration rooted in African traditions and featuring a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures.
/citycalendar/2016/09/11/cambridgecarnival
Small Business Open House
Learn about small business resources in Cambridge and apply for a small business grant
/CDD/Calendar/2018/10/11/smallbusinessopenhouse
Cambridge Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant
The Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program is a complementary grant program to the city’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant. It is a special program helping Cambridge’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) eligible for-profit retail, food, personal services, and creative businesses with a grant up to $10,000 per brick and mortar business. The program provides short-term working capital assistance to support businesses with inventory purchases (perishable and non-perishable), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) purchases or upgrades, and rent payments to enable businesses to open and ensure the retention of jobs after the severe interruption of business related to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
/covid19/News/2020/05/smallbusinessrecoverygrant
MCC Grant Announced
News article describing grant from the Mass Cultural Council to the Cambridge Historical Commission
/historic/News/2018/06/mccgrant
Boston Biomedical Opens Cambridge Office
Boston Biomedical, Inc (BBI), a biotech company with a mission to develop the next generation of targeted cancer therapeutics, hosted its grand opening event this week in Cambridge
/CDD/News/2013/07/bostonbiomedical
Retail Interior Accessibility Program
This page describes the City of Cambridge' retail interior accessibility grant program.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/retai...
Cambridge Arts 2014 Grant Recipients
Cambridge Arts Council awarded $50,000 in grants to 34 Cambridge-based individuals and organizations as part of the 2014 CAC Grant Awards.
/news/2014/01/cambridgearts2014grantrecipients
Boosting Business Blocks Grant
The Boosting Business Blocks Grant offers Cambridge businesses, business associations, and groups of neighborhood businesses the opportunity to secure one-time grant funding for well-designed projects that bring together neighborhood business interests around shared goals of improved design, promotion, and business resilience in a commercial area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/boostingbusinessblocks
CDBG One Year Action Plan Public Hearing
The purpose of this meeting is to solicit comments from the public on the utilization of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds that the City receives on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
/CDD/News/2014/02/cdbgoneyearactionplanpublichearing1
Grants and Loan Applications Now Available for Cambridge Small Businesses
The City of Cambridge announced that grant and loan applications are now available for Cambridge small businesses through the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund for small businesses and the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (“CRA”) Loan Program. Grant applications will only be available from May 15, 2020 until May 29, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
/covid19/News/2020/05/mdrfbusiness
Celebrating National Community Development Week – Recognizing Cambridge Nonprofits - RSVP!
National Community Development Week is April 10 -14, 2023!
Please join us to celebrate Cambridge nonprofits working with the city to improve the quality of life for Cambridge residents. This event will recognize the impact of Cambridge nonprofits and their work that is supported by federal grants such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), and Emergency Services Grant (ESG) funds. Cambridge nonprofits, business owners, and residents are invited to attend.
To register for this event, please RSVP by April 5, 2023 to ptuccinardi@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4610.
/CDD/Calendar/2023/04/12/celebratingnationalcommunitydevelopmentweek–recognizingcambridgen...
2021-2022 Panelists
Panelists who reviewed grant applications.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists/20212022panelists
For Grantees
Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge are excited to be supporting your project. To help you spread the word, below are some suggested text and templates you can use as models when composing your grant announcement.
/arts/Programs/Grants/forgrantees
Squirrel Brand
The Squirrel Brand project includes several buildings, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse to convert the former candy factory into 18 affordable rental units.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/squirrelbrand
FAQs
The Small Business Challenge Grant offers Cambridge businesses, business associations, and groups of neighborhood businesses the opportunity to secure one-time grant funding in increments of $1,000 for well-designed projects that bring together neighborhood business interests around shared goals of improved design, promotion, and business resilience in a commercial area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/boostingbusinessblocks/FAQs...
Search Engine Optimization Workshop
Get easy-to-implement tips to help you improve your online visibility, build your brand, and grow your website traffic.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/09/16/searchengineoptimizationworkshop
FLOW: Program Launch
A Cambridge Arts grant program designed to inspire and support the creation of new artistic and cultural projects that reveal and respond to The Port neighborhood.
/arts/publicart/flowgrants/flowsummary
FY2018 One-Year Action Plan Public Hearing
The Community Development Department will hold a public hearing in preparation of the City’s FY2018 One-Year Action Plan for the utilization of federal funding. This requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) combines the funding applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Program and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
/CDD/Calendar/2017/03/30/fy2018oneyearactionplanpublichearing
Grants
The Cambridge Arts Council makes annual grants in music, dance, theater, literature, film/video, multidisciplinary arts, and visual arts. Guidelines and materials for applicants to Cambridge Arts Grant Program.
/arts/Programs/Grants
2018-2019 Grant Recipients
Projects funded through the Cambridge Arts Council's Grant Program in 2019.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20182019grantrecipients
Grant Writing Workshop
Monday, September 22, 2014 @ 6:00pm
Grant Writing Workshop
Bring a draft of proposal for review
RSVP to jbarry@cambridgema.gov by 12noon Friday, September 19th.
/arts/Calendar/2014/09/22/grantinformationworkshop
Draft Federal Consolidated Action Plan
The City of Cambridge’s FY2021-2025 (FFY220-2024) Consolidated Action Plan describes how the City plans to utilize its allocation of funds received via the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) entitlement programs.
/CDD/News/2020/10/draftfederalconsolidatedactionplan
Storefronts-For-All in Cambridge
Today a celebration and groundbreaking occurred with the first project to take advantage of increased grant funding for removal of architectural barriers at the Boston Bed Company on 625 Cambridge St.
/news/2014/06/storefrontsforallincambridge
Deadline Extended For COVID Recovery Grants
Cultural nonprofits active in Cambridge now have a little more time to turn in their applications for the Create Cambridge: Arts Nonprofit Recovery Grant, which offers COVID-19 Recovery Grants ranging from $6,000 to $30,000.
/arts/News/2024/03/deadlineextendedforcovidrecoverygrants
FLOW: A Grant Program for The Port
Project descriptions from the Cambridge Arts grant program designed to inspire and support the creation of new artistic and cultural projects that reveal and respond to The Port neighborhood.
/arts/publicart/flowgrants
Community Benefits Funding - October Convening
The Committee will convene with Planning Grant Awardees and Health Resources in Action to provide an update on key components of the Planning Phase of the Community Benefits Funding Process. This meeting is open to the public.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/10/10/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
A Look at Two Federal Grants that Benefit Our Community
The City of Cambridge hosted two events this month to showcase the positive impact of federal grants such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) to our community. Community development activities build stronger and more resilient communities. CDBG funds can be directed toward affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and public services that primarily serve low and moderate income residents.
/news/2023/04/alookatfederalgrantsthatbenefitourcommunity
2016-2017 Grant Recipients
Projects funded through the Cambridge Arts Council's Grant Program in 2017.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/2017fundedprojects
2020-2021 Panelists
Panelists who reviewed 2020-2021 Cambridge Arts grant applications
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists/20202021panelists
Cambridge Announces Small Business E-Commerce Grant
Applications are now open for a new grant to help Cambridge businesses improve their web presence. Businesses can receive up to $4,000 in relief funds to improve their website, add services like online ordering or booking, and other eligible expenses.
/CDD/News/2023/1/cambridgeannouncessmallbusinessecommercegrant
Vacation Week Program: Sea Life and Sea Perch (O'Neill)
MIT Sea Grant Marine Biology and Robotics Labs will host hands-on activities, including driving a Sea Perch ROV, microscopes with local marine life and a touch tank with live animals to interact with!
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2024/04/19/vacationweekprogramsealifeandseape...
Cambridge Police Hires Recovery Coach after Grant Concludes
The Cambridge Police Department today announced that it has hired Jared Stanley, as a part-time Recovery Coach. Stanley initially joined the Department in March 2018 through a grant.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/09/cambridgepolicehiresrecoverycoachaftergrantconcl...
Cambridge Announces Small Business Operations Grant
Applications are open for a new grant for Cambridge small businesses in need of help with operation costs, including but not limited to rent relief, payroll, or other operating expenses. Brick and mortar businesses can receive up to $15,000 and Home-based businesses can receive up to $7,500.
/CDD/News/2024/1/cambridgeannouncessmallbusinessoperationsgrant
Squirrelwood
Squirrelwood encompasses both the rehabilitation of the 45 existing units at Linwood Court and the 20 units at Squirrel Brand, as well as the new construction of 23 units at Linwood Court.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/Squirrelwood
New Tactics: The Moving Image in Social Media
Moving image in social media continues to become increasingly important. This class, presented by Cambridge Community Television, will explore short video content and the best way to use it to market your brand.
/arts/Calendar/2015/12/08/newtacticsthemovingimageinsocialmedia
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Committee is engaged in a process to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding. The Committee will make recommendations to the City Manager for the approval of grant awards with nonprofit organizations to deliver services that benefit Cambridge residents and help address their unmet needs.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/04/11/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Notice of ABCC Emergency Regulation: Inducements
No licensee shall directly or indirectly be given money or any other thing of substantial value in any effort to induce, influence or refrain from purchasing of any particular brand or kind of alcoholic beverages.
/Departments/licensecommission/News/2019/09/noticeofabccemergencyregulationinducements
Community Benefits Funding - Planning Phase Kickoff
The Committee will convene a Planning Phase Kickoff with Planning Grant Awardees and Health Resources in Action to provide an overview and collectively articulate the vision and goals of the Planning Phase of the Community Benefits Funding Process. This meeting is open to the public.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/06/20/communitybenefitsadvisorycommitteemeeting
Demystifying Instagram: How to Make it Work for You - PANEL DISCUSSION
Cambridge Community Television offers this class for artists that want to learn how to use Instagram to market their brand, showcase their work, and build their client base. A panel of artists will be available to discuss strategies.
/arts/Calendar/2015/11/19/demystifyinginstagramhowtomakeitworkforyoupaneldiscussion
2019-2020 Grant Recipients
Projects funded through the Cambridge Arts Council's Grant Program in 2020.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20192020grantrecipients
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Committee is engaged in a process to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding. The Committee will make recommendations to the City Manager for the approval of grant awards with nonprofit organizations to deliver services that benefit Cambridge residents and help address their unmet needs.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/05/17/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
ECommerce Grant
Information about a new ARPA-funded small business grant
/covid19/Business/Assistance/ecommercegrant
2017–2018 Grant Recipients
Projects funded through the Cambridge Arts Council's Grant Program in 2018.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/2018fundedprojects
Cambridge Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program
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. Earlier this year, the City offered grants to restaurants and night life venues and this grant program is open to businesses across multiple sectors.
/covid19/News/2022/05/smallbusinessreliefgrant
Outdoor Dining Grant
Information about ARPA-Funded Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Reimbursement Grant
/covid19/Business/Assistance/outdoordininginfrastructurereimbursementgrant
Community Benefits Funding
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee acts on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding, adopted by the Cambridge City Council, and makes recommendations to the City Manager for the approval of grant awards with nonprofit organizations to deliver services.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Cambridge Police Receive Grant to Get Impaired Drivers Off the Road
Starting this week, the Cambridge Police Department will increase the number of impaired driving patrols on local roads after being awarded a special grant from the Highway Safety Division (HSD) of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS).
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2017/08/cambridgepolicereceivegranttogetimpaireddriverso...
Cambridge Police Awarded Grant to Reduce Impaired Driving
CPD was awarded a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s (EOPSS) Office of Grants and Research (OGR) to increase the number of impaired driving patrols during the holiday season.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2019/12/cambridgepoliceawardedgranttoreduceimpaireddrivi...
Free Workshops: How To Start Your Art Career
Are you starting your career as an artist in Cambridge? Cambridge Arts and the city's Community Development Department are offering free workshops to help emerging artists with financial literacy, artistic identity, grant writing, marketing, advocacy, and wellness. Workshops will be offered online during the months of October, November, and February.
/arts/News/2023/09/freeworkshopshowtostartyourartcareer
Cambridge Announces $2.5 Million Restaurant and Nightlife Relief Grant Program
The City of Cambridge announced a new Restaurant and Nightlife Relief Grant program today which will award $2,500,000 to eligible Cambridge venues. These grants, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will provide relief to local, non-franchise cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues (e.g. movie theaters, performance venues, galleries) heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants and entertainment venues citywide will be able to apply for grant awards of $10,000 for allowable business expenses such as payroll, rent, personal protective equipment, utilities, goods and equipment, and outdoor dining infrastructure. Applications will be accepted from February 3-28, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
/covid19/News/2022/02/nightlifereliefgrant
Operations Grant
The Cambridge Small Business Operations Grant is a grant program providing commercial rent, mortgage, payroll relief as well as operating or equipment expenses to Cambridge small businesses as they continue to grow and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
/covid19/Business/Assistance/operationsgrant
Sorefronts Improvement Program
The City of Cambridge Announces grant funding to remove architectural barriers with the Storefront Improvement Program.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/06/18/sorefrontsforallimprovementprogram
Cambridge Police Receive Grant to Help Provide Enhanced Aftercare Support for Overdose Survivors
The POST (Post Overdose Support Team) grant, which was obtained from the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health and Bureau of Substance Abuse Addiction Services through the Fenway Health Group, will help support costs related to providing aftercare support for overdose survivors. That
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2023/06/cambridgepolicereceivegranttohelpprovideenhanced...
Binney Street Park
Binney Street Park, located between Binney Street and Broadway along Galileo Galilei Way, is one of three new City open spaces in eastern Cambridge. The design of the park was guided by the Eastern Cambridge/Kendall Square Open Space (ECKOS) Study and Connect Kendall Square Open Space Competition, which resulted in a framework plan for the overall network of open spaces in eastern Cambridge. This new park will feature a variety of tree plantings, a dog run, lounge and play surfaces, and will include a segment of the Grand Junction Greenway.
/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2022/binneypark
Cambridge Distributing Free Finished Compost from Yard Waste Program on May 7
The City of Cambridge and its yard waste collection contractor, Save That Stuff, will be distributing composted yard waste free of charge to Cambridge residents on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Squirrel Brand Park, 268 Broadway, Cambridge.
/Departments/publicworks/news/2022/05/cambridgedistributingfinishedcompostfromyardwastepro...
DRAFT FY2019 Action Plan
The DRAFT FY2019 Action Plan describes the City's plan to utilize CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant funding.
/CDD/News/2018/4/draftfy2019actionplan
5 - Cambridgeport
Cambridgeport is a diverse 0.5 square mile neighborhood located in the southern end of Cambridge adjacent to the Charles River and is bounded by River Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and the Grand Junction rail line.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/5
FY18 Grant Action Plan Draft Available
A draft version of the City's plans to utilize CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant funding is now available for public feedback.
/CDD/News/2017/4/fy18grantactionplandraftavailable
City of Cambridge Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Dam and Watershed Infrastructure
The City of Cambridge today announced it has been awarded a $1 million construction grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Dam and Seawall Program that will help ensure repairs of critical infrastructure with the Cambridge Reservoir Dam, Hobbs Brook Gatehouse, and Outlet Culvert. Cambridge was one of the 21 municipalities and nonprofit organizations to be awarded over $5.6 million in grants to repair dams and strengthen coastal infrastructure across Massachusetts.
/news/2023/07/cityofcambridgeawarded$1milliongranttosupportdamandwatershedinfrastructure
Cambridge Community Benefits Advisory Committee Vacancy
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee is a volunteer group of community members who work together to make recommendations to the City Manager for the approval and awarding of grant agreements with nonprofit organizations for the provision of Community Benefits. Community Benefits may be programs or services provided by nonprofit organizations that directly benefit Cambridge residents.
/news/2023/03/cambridgecommunitybenefitsadvisorycommitteevacancy
Sebastian Junger Presents: IN MY TIME OF DYING: How I Came Face to Face With the Idea of an Afterlife (Main)
Join Sebastian Junger in a presentation about his latest book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face With the Idea of an Afterlife.
Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of THE PERFECT STORM, FIRE, A DEATH IN BELMONT, WAR, TRIBE, FREEDOM and IN MY TIME OF DYING. As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, he has covered major international news stories around the world, and has received both a National Magazine Award and a Peabody Award. Junger is also a documentary filmmaker whose debut film "Restrepo", a feature-length documentary (co-directed with Tim Hetherington), was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. Registration is required.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2024/06/25/sebastianjungerpresentsinmytimeofd...
34 Artists And Organizations Awarded $112,461 In Local Cultural Council Grant Funding By Cambridge Arts
34 artists and organizations are being awarded $112,461 in Local Cultural Council Grant funding by Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge. Funded projects include a comics camp for foster children, a hip-hop dance class for seniors, a celebration of the history of Black American music, a poetry writing program pairing teens with older adults, an elementary school playwriting project addressing the indigenous history and ecosystem of the Charles River, performances of short plays by short plays by Asian Americans, a documentary about the late Cambridge artist Peter Valentine, and a documentary about The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub.
/arts/News/2024/04/35artistsandorganizationsawarded$inlocalculturalcouncilgrantfundingbyca...
Cambridge Cooks: Ayida Solé of the Haitian Croissant
During Women's History Month, we focus on women entrepreneurs in the culinary industry. This Cambridge Cooks session welcomes Ayida Solé, chef, author, and activist as shes teaches us how to make DjonDjon ramen.
Cambridge Cooks invites local chefs for a free cooking demonstration, followed by a tasting and Q&A with the chef.
About the chef: Ayida Solé is a versatile creative, blending her talents as a home cook, author, designer, philanthropist, and brand consultant for emerging businesses, personalities, and luxury brands. Originally from Cambridge, MA, she brings a rich background in both the fashion and culinary industries. As the proud daughter of a Haitian immigrant, Solé made her mark by establishing The Haitian Croissant in 2020 during her time living in Paris, FR. This unique brand serves as a cultural hub, showcasing Haitian heritage through culinary experiences, travel, and design. The platform is an invitation for individuals to immerse themselves in and learn from the vibrant tapestry of the Haitian diaspora. In a recent endeavor, Solé self-published and unveiled "I CAN COOK: Haitian Fusion Recipes Inspired by a First Generation's Culinary Voyage." This distinctive Haitian fusion cookbook is crafted to empower novice cooks in the kitchen, offering a delightful journey through Haitian flavors.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2024/03/06/cambridgecooksayidasoleofthehaitia...
1 - East Cambridge
Once a village of its own, East Cambridge is one of Cambridge's oldest residential neighborhoods and is historically home to many of the city's industries, both old and new. It sits along the Charles River north of Kendall Square and east of the Grand Junction Railroad.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/1
Cambridge Non-Profit Recovery Fund
The Cambridge Non-profit Recovery Fund (Fund) is a special grant program providing relief to local eligible non-profit organizations heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
/nprf
Mt. Auburn Street Bus Priority Pilot
Cambridge, in partnership with Watertown, was awarded a community grant from the Barr Foundation to work with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) to pilot bus priority improvements for routes 71 and 73 along Mt. Auburn Street west of Fresh Pond Parkway. The demonstration project includes the first dedicated bus lanes in Cambridge and new bike lanes, as well as transit signal priority. It uses temporary materials like paint and signs, which will remain in place during the evaluation, and is the first step towards implementing a long-term plan for the Mt. Auburn corridor.
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/mtauburnstreetbusprioritydemonstration
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Committee is engaged in a process to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding. The Committee will make recommendations to the City Manager for the approval of grant awards with nonprofit organizations to deliver services that benefit Cambridge residents and help address their unmet needs.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/03/26/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Committee is engaged in a process to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding. The Committee will make recommendations to the City Manager for the approval of grant awards with nonprofit organizations to deliver services that benefit Cambridge residents and help address their unmet needs.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/03/18/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Food Truck Vending
Food trucks are an important and growing part of the Cambridge food businesses economy. Food trucks offer new food businesses a relatively low-cost opportunity for testing menu items, building brand awareness, and growing a loyal customer base.
/Services/foodtruckvending
Grant Recipients
Recipients of Cambridge Arts grants.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1
New Lease Rent Relief Grant
The New Lease Rent Relief Grant offers funds to assist with Cambridge small businesses with commercial rent. The goal of this program is to help fund small businesses in revitalizing commercial districts left with vacant storefronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects.
/covid19/Business/Assistance/newleaserentreliefgrant
Mt Auburn Street Bus Priority Pilot
The City of Cambridge was awarded a community grant from the Barr Foundation to pilot bus priority improvements for the route 71 and 73 buses along Mt Auburn Street. Click the link above for more information, and for links to the Community Development Department project page for the pilot.
/Departments/trafficparkingandtransportation/News/2018/01/mtauburnstreetbusprioritypilot
Food Truck Vending in Cambridge
Food trucks are an important and growing part of the Cambridge food businesses economy. Like farmers markets and open air festivals, food trucks offer new food businesses a relatively low-cost opportunity for testing menu items, building brand awareness, and growing a loyal customer base. Additionally, their “pop-up” style of operation introduces a playful element to public spaces that residents, workers, and visitors enjoy and appreciate as part of a high quality of life in Cambridge.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/foodtruckvendingincambridge
Binney Street and Triangle Park Public Open House
The City of Cambridge, with Stoss Landscape Urbanism, is hosting an open house to share designs for two new parks in eastern Cambridge: Binney Street Park and Triangle Park. Construction for these parks is expected to begin in Spring.
/CDD/Calendar/2017/09/28/binneystreetandtriangleparkpublicopenhouse
The Cambridge Life
Este número de The Cambridge Life ofrece una perspectiva general de estas importantes iniciativas, así como de gran parte del resto de trabajos en materia climática que se están llevando a cabo en toda la ciudad.
/digital/Publications/thecambridgelifesummer2023
Apply For Grants By Oct 17
Up To $7,500 For Individuals And $9,000 For Organizations
/arts/Calendar/2023/10/17/applyforgrantsbyoct17
How To Apply For Grants
How to apply for Cambridge Arts Art for Social Justice Grants, Local Cultural Council Grants, and Organizational Investment Grants.
/arts/Programs/Grants/howtoapplyforgrants
Small Business Enhancement Program
Information about the City of Cambridge's Small Business Enhancement Program. The program provides equipment and marketing assistance to retailers, restaurants, home-based business through grants.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/small...
Draft One Year Action Plan
A Draft version of the FY2024 One Action Plan is available for review.
/CDD/News/2023/4/draftoneyearactionplan
Apply For Grants
Deadline postponed to Oct. 19
/arts/News/2022/09/applyforgrants
Grants Available
Funding for Artists, Writers, Performers, Educators & Organizations
/arts/News/2018/08/grantsavailable
$81,000 In Organizational Investment Grants Awarded To 9 Cambridge Nonprofits
Nine Cambridge cultural organizations have been awarded $81,000 in Organizational Investment Grants by Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge. The nonprofits are community art centers, associations and performance venues. They offer teaching and professional development, live music and dance, and broadcast cultural programming to diverse audiences. The funding program provides $9,000 grants to each nonprofit to support operational costs, sustainability, and resiliency for local cultural organizations that benefit Cambridge residents.
/arts/News/2024/03/$81,000inorganizationalinvestmentgrantsawardedto9cambridgenonprofits
Summer Cyanotype Workshop (Main)
Join local photographer and artist Edie Bresler for a fun hands-on workshop on cyanotype, a method of photography that uses the sun to develop prints! Participants will learn all about the process and techniques used in this photography method and create their own small cyanotype print with natural objects.
This event will take place outside of the Main Library in Joan Lorentz Park, in the shade and in direct sunlight. Please plan accordingly.
Note: If rain or heavy clouds affect our ability to make prints outside, we will offer this workshop inside in the Community Room with artificial light sources.
About the artist:
Edie Bresler uses a broad range of photographic approaches to engage ideas of perception, truth and collectivity.
A recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council fellowship, a New York Foundation for the Arts grant, several Somerville Arts Council awards and a Berkshire Taconic Artist, Bresler's projects have been featured on Good Morning America, PBS Greater Boston, Photograph Magazine, Lenscratch, Slate, Esquire, Photo District News, Business Insider, and more.
A popular speaker and educator, Bresler often partners with community organizations to produce local community photography art projects.
Registration for this event will open at 9 a.m. on July 1, 2024.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2024/07/20/summercyanotypeworkshopmain
Draft 2014Draft CDBG CAPERs Report Available
A draft version of the 2014Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report is available for review. You may submit comments until September 15, 2014.
/CDD/News/2014/08/draft2014capers
Ordinance Committee
Ordinance Committee
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2020/02/05/ordinancecommittee
Draft 2013 Draft CDBG CAPERs Report Available
A draft version of the 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report is available for review. You may submit comments until September 16, 2013.
/CDD/News/2013/09/draft2013draftcdbgcapersreportavaialable
Bach: Mass in B Minor
Presented by Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum
/arts/Calendar/2017/03/31/bachmassinbminor
$117,643 In Cambridge Arts Grants Fund 35 Local Cultural Projects
Thirty-five projects will receive grants totaling $117,643 from Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge’s Local Cultural Council Grants. This grassroots grants program, operated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council across the Commonwealth, supports Cambridge projects including dance, films, music, public art, and theater. They represent the wealth of artistic activity across the city.
/arts/News/2023/03/localculturalcouncilgrants
2022-2023 Grant Recipients
Winners of 2022-2023 grants from Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20222023grantrecipients
Federal Grants
CDBG, HOME and ESG entitlement grants for affordable housing, community development and homeless services.
/CDD/federalgrants
Small Business E-Commerce Grant
Information about the City of Cambridge's Small Business E-Commerce Program. The program provides website and e-commerce assistance to retailers, restaurants, home-based business through grants.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/small...
Small Business Resources
Looking for small business resources? Check out our programs for small business owners, including free coaching, small business grants, and more.
/CDD/News/2020/3/smallbusinessresources
2023-2024 Grant Recipients
Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge are distributing grants totaling $260,961 to 53 artists and cultural organizations for fiscal year 2024 through three funding opportunities that Cambridge Arts offered last fall—including Art for Social Justice Grants, Local Cultural Council Grants, and Organizational Investment Grants.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20232024grantrecipients
FLOW Photos
View Images of the FLOW projects.
/arts/publicart/flowgrants/flowgrantphotos
Organizational Investment Grants
Eleven Cambridge organizations have been awarded $99,000 in Organizational Investment Grants by Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge. The funding program provides $9,000 grants to support operational costs, sustainability, and resiliency for local cultural organizations that benefit Cambridge residents.
/arts/News/2022/03/organizationalinvestmentgrants
FY2017 Action Plan
The City of Cambridge’s FY2017 Action Plan describes how the City plans to utilize funds received from HUD through the CDBG, HOME and ESG programs.
/CDD/News/2016/4/fy2017actionplan
2021-2022 Grant Recipients
Art for Social Justice Grants, Organizational Investment Grants, and Local Cultural Council Grants totaling $299,350 are being awarded.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20212022grantrecipients
$117,856 for Local Cultural Council Grants to 31 Cambridge Projects
This grassroots grants program supports Cambridge projects including dance, films, music, public art, and theater, that represent the wealth of artistic activity across the city. Overall, Cambridge Arts and the City are distributing grants totaling $299,350 to artists and community organizations this year through three funding opportunities, including the Local Cultural Council Grants, Art for Social Justice Grants, and Organizational Investment Grants.
/arts/News/2022/03/$117,856forlocalculturalcouncilgrantsto31cambridgeprojects
COVID19 Emergency and Recovery Grants for Cambridge Nonprofit Organizations
The intent of this funding is to provide COVID-19 related assistance and critical supports to the vulnerable and at-risk Cambridge families and individuals served by Cambridge nonprofit organizations. The nonprofits are a critical resource to support vulnerable residents and this is especially true during the coronavirus pandemic.
/covid19/News/2021/02/nonprofitgrantsround2
On The For Real Side
Presented in partnership with Cambridge Arts.
/arts/Calendar/2018/05/30/ontheforrealside
Cambridge Carnival
Cambridge Carnival International is a colorful and festive celebration that is rooted in African traditions and attracts thousands of people.
/citycalendar/2015/09/13/cambridgecarnival
Eastern Cambridge Parks-Public Meeting
Discussion will take place in regards to the design of the following parks : Binney Street Park (located between Binney and Galileo Galilei Way) and the Triangle Park (located between Binney Street, Land Boulevard and First Street).
/CDD/Calendar/2016/06/16/easterncambridgeparkspublicmeeting
Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plan
Legal Notice for Public Comment on a Substantial Amendment to the City’s FY2020 One Year Action Plan. The City will receive additional funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the CARES Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents have until May 26 to provide comments.
/CDD/News/2020/5/substantialamendmenttoannualactionplan
Best Retail Practices Workshop Oct. 8
This workshop is free to all Cambridge retailers, restaurant owners and storefront services businesses. City staff will work with participants, sharing best retail practices in retail interior and exterior design, marketing and provide information on Cambridge retail programs.
/news/2014/10/bestretailpracticesworkshopoctober8
Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/citycalendar/2020/11/18/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/citycalendar/2020/06/10/communitybenefitsadvisorycommitteevirtualmeeting
Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/citycalendar/2020/10/28/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/citycalendar/2020/10/30/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Tobin Family Trip
The Tobin Community School invites families on a trip to Roger Williams Zoo for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2013/10/19/tobinfamilytrip
Watershed Points of Interest Storymap
Check out the new Cambridge Storymap highlighting various different points of interest within the Cambridge Watershed
/GIS/News/2014/09/watershedpoistorymap
Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/citycalendar/2021/03/22/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee1
Baker-Polito Administration Announces COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses
The Baker-Polito Administration announced a $774 million comprehensive plan to stabilize and grow the Massachusetts economy. The plan focuses on getting people back to work, supporting small businesses, fostering innovation, revitalizing downtowns and ensuring housing stability. Partnerships for Recovery begins today by directing $115 million in new funding to small businesses and Main Streets hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and for workforce training efforts. Additionally, the Administration is aligning multiple funding sources, both existing and proposed, to appropriately respond to the crisis.
/covid19/News/2020/10/covidgrantsforsmallbusinesses
Draft Five Year Consolidated Plan
The Five Year Consolidated Plan covers the time period from FY16 to FY20. Funding for each Program Year is determined annually. The FY2016 One Year Action Plan serves as a template for future activities
/CDD/News/2015/04/draftfiveyearconsolidatedplan
Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to consider how recently appropriated funds may be distributed to non-profit organizations to assist vulnerable residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
/citycalendar/2020/07/22/communitybenefitsadvisorycommitteevirtualmeeting
Cambridge Police Deploys Narcan and New Narcotics Analyzer
The Cambridge Police Department today announced that it has deployed naloxone and a new drug detection instrument to its officers. Both tools, which will give officers the ability to address the opioid epidemic and more effectively identify narcotics.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2017/04/cambridgepolicedeploysnarcanandnewnarcoticsanaly...
Senior Films and Discussion
Seniors, come and join us for a socially relevant movie followed by a facilitated conversation about the film.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2016/10/18/seniorfilm
Survivor Theater Project
Bright Nights: Artists speaking truths, sparking conversation, and taking collective action to end sexual violence.
/arts/Calendar/2014/12/13/survivortheaterproject
4 - The Port/Area Four
The Port is a high-density residential neighborhood with around seven thousand residents, bounded by Hampshire Street to the north, the Boston & Albany Railroad to the east, Prospect Street to the west, and Massachusetts Avenue to the south.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/4
End of Construction & Public art Celebration
Presented by The Cambridge Department of Public Works, the Cambridge Arts, and the City of Cambridge at Fern Street.
/arts/Calendar/2017/09/13/endofconstructionpublicartcelebration
Creative Marketplace
Cambridge Arts: Creative Marketplace engages three programs to boost the visibility of the arts and drive economic activity: Community Supported Art, Cambridge Arts Challenge, and Creative Marketplace: Exhibitions.
/arts/Programs/creativemarketplace
FY2024 Federal Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
The Community Development Department will hold a public hearing in preparation of the City’s FY2024 Annual Action Plan for the utilization of federal funding for programs that benefit low and moderate-income residents of Cambridge, as well as eligible HOPWA beneficiaries across Middlesex and Essex counties.
/CDD/Calendar/2023/03/29/fy2024federalannualactionplanpublichearing
CityViewer Redesign
The Cambridge CityViewer has been updated with a fresh new design.
/GIS/News/2019/01/cityviewerredesign
The Call Is Coming from Inside the House: A Personal Essay Workshop with Alysia Abbott
Do you suspect the most urgent story you have to tell is your own but fear being self-indulgent or upsetting family members? How do you evoke the past in ways that will feel alive and meaningful to readers? In this an instructor-facilitated, peer-driven workshop we’ll explore the complexities of writing about family--the opportunities, the challenges, and the benefits.
Drawing on work by Grace Talusan, Justin Torres, Victoria Chang, Jonathan Letham, and others, we’ll investigate how different writers achieve the distance necessary to bring themselves and family members to life while also making meaning out of these stories. Then we’ll use a mix of generative exercises and on the spot feedback to write our own. The two-hour course meets once a week for three weeks and is designed both for those who are just beginning to write nonfiction and those who have drafts they want to deepen.
Note: This is a 3-week series. Please plan to attend all 3 sessions.
Alysia Abbott is the author of Fairyland, A Memoir of My Father, which was a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and an ALA Stonewall Award winner, a winner of the Madame Figaro Prix Heroine, and was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards. In 2022, she was awarded an artist grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. She grew up in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury, the only child of gay poet and writer, Steve Abbott. As a journalist, essayist, and critic, she's written for The Boston Globe, The Guardian, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Vogue, Marie Claire, TheAtlantic.com, TriQuarterly and Psychology Today, among other publications. She holds an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction from New School University and was a contributing producer at WNYC Radio.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2024/05/20/thecalliscomingfrominsidethehousea...
COVID19 Emergency and Recovery Grants for Cambridge Nonprofit Organizations
The intent of this funding is to provide COVID-19 related assistance and critical supports to the vulnerable and at-risk Cambridge families and individuals served by Cambridge nonprofit organizations. The nonprofits are a critical resource to support vulnerable residents and this is especially true during the coronavirus pandemic.
/covid19/News/2020/06/covid19emergencyandrecoverygrantsforcambridgenonprofitorganizations
Senior shopping Trip
Our Seniors are going to Assembly Row to walk and check out the outlets and shops.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2016/06/15/seniortrip
CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing
On Tuesday, February 26th, from 5:30 P. M. until 6:30 P. M. the Community Development Department will hold a public hearing in preparation of the City’s FY2014 One-Year Action Plan for housing and community development activities.
/CDD/Calendar/2013/02/26/cdbgneedsassessmentpublichearing
Planning and Development
Planning and Development works to expand and improve services for homeless and low income families and individuals in Cambridge.
/DHSP/programsforfamilies/planninganddevelopment
FY2014 One-Year Action Plan Public Meeting
On Tuesday, February 26th, from 5:30 P. M. until 6:30 P. M. the Community Development Department will hold a public hearing in preparation of the City’s FY2014 One-Year Action Plan for housing and community development activities.
/CDD/News/2013/01/fy2014oneyearactionplanpublicmeeting
The Finance Committee
The Finance Committee
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2021/12/01/thefinancecommittee
BeHeardWorld
BeHeard.World's films "Together--6 Feet Apart" and "Lenox Street" will be screened at Starlight Square on Sept. 9 and at Clement Morgan Park, 60 Columbia St., Sept. 16.
/arts/Calendar/2021/09/09/BeHeardWorld
Survivor Winner
Cambridge Firefighter Jeremy Collins wins 31st season of CBS's SURVIVOR
/cfd/News/2015/12/SURVIVORwinner
Composer Focus - Music of John Adams
The Composer Focus will feature one of the America's most renowned living composers, John Adams in its monthly concerts at the Lilypad.
/arts/Calendar/2015/03/15/composerfocusmusicofjohnadams
Covid Relief Grants Up To $15,000 For Creative Businesses
If you are a creative brick-and-mortar business, you can receive up to $15,000 in reimbursement for payroll, commercial rent/mortgage, equipment, or other costs. Artists and creatives with home-based businesses can receive up to $7,500 for payroll or operating/equipment costs.
/arts/News/2024/01/covidreliefgrantsforcreativebusinesses
Loop Lab
The Loop Lab aims to increase career opportunities for people in Cambridge's Port neighborhood and strengthen the community.
/arts/publicart/looplab
Music of Stravinsky
This performance, presented by The Composer Focus Series, will feature chamber music by Stravinsky.
/arts/Calendar/2015/09/20/musicofstravinsky
Prometheus Dance - Spring Performances in Cambridge
Cambridge Arts' grant recipient Prometheus Dance presents The Elders Ensemble 10th Anniversary Project, a multi-media documentation of The Elders Ensemble's decade of empowerment through dance, an artistic process that has also proven to revitalize their multi-generational audiences. Their Spring performance in Central Square Cambridge will combine live dance/theater pieces with sound bites from their “Here and Now” (NPR) radio interviews, as well as video footage from the making of one of their signature dance pieces "Parish Blues".
/arts/Calendar/2015/05/02/prometheusdancespringperformancesincambridge
Community Benefits Advisory Committee: Fall Convening
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2023/10/02/communitybenefitsadvisorycommitteefallconvening
New East Cambridge Parks
Read design and construction updates related to Binney St. Park, Rogers St. Park, and Triangle Park.
/CDD/Projects/Parks/eastcambridgeparks
2020-2021 Grant Recipients
Recipients of 2020-2021 Cambridge Arts Grants
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20202021grantrecipients
FY2015 One-Year Action Plan Public Hearing
CDD and DHSP will hold a public hearing in preparation for its FY2015 One-Year Action Plan for housing and community development activities.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/02/24/fy2015oneyearactionplanpublichearing
CDBG One Year Action Plan Public Hearing
On Monday, February 24 CDD and DHSP will hold a public hearing in preparation for its FY2015 One-Year Action Plan for housing and community development activities
/CDD/News/2014/02/cdbgoneyearactionplanpublichearing
Small Business Open House
Cambridge small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to stop by during the Open House drop-in hours.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/04/24/smallbusinessopenhouse
Small Business Open House
Cambridge small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to stop by during the Open House drop-in hours.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/03/08/smallbusinessopenhouse
Human Services Commission
Cambridge Human Services Commission Meeting
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2014/03/13/humanservicecommission
Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE)
MICE, the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, is the Boston area’s only event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of indie comics and graphic novels. This year, MICE will hold its fifth annual exposition, October 4 - 5 at Lesley University’s Porter Square campus.
/arts/Calendar/2014/10/04/MICE
Harvard Square Small Business Open House
Learn about small business resources in Cambridge, apply for business grants, connect with other owners, and meet staff from CDD's Economic Development Division
/CDD/Calendar/2019/02/20/harvardsquareopenhouse
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $668 Million Small Business Relief Package
The Baker-Polito Administration launched a $668 million program to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program in part relies on the pending federal COVID-19 relief bill recently passed by Congress. Regardless of the developments at the federal level, the Baker-Polito Administration will start releasing millions in new funding to restaurants, retailers, and other small businesses throughout the Commonwealth as soon as next week.
/covid19/News/2020/12/smallbusinessrelief
Workshops
Free workshops to help artists develop their careers in Cambridge.
/arts/Programs/Workshops
Workshops
Free workshops to help artists develop their careers in Cambridge.
/arts/Programs/creativemarketplace/Workshops
Community Needs Listening Session
On Tuesday, February 25th, CDD will host a listening session for residents and other interested parties to provide feedback and input on what they perceive to be the greatest needs of the City’s low and moderate-income residents.
/CDD/Calendar/2020/02/25/communityneedslisteningsession
Small Business Open House
Cambridge business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to stop by during the Open House drop-in hours.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/01/30/calendareventpage
Small Business Open House
Cambridge small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to stop by during drop-in hours.
/CDD/Calendar/2017/11/30/smallbusinessopenhouse
Art For Social Justice Grants
The new funding program—grants are $7,500 each—supports projects that present the themes and ongoing work of social justice to the Cambridge public through the arts.
/arts/News/2022/02/artforsocialjusticegrants
2019 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2019.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2019pb
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Cynthia Woods, Music Director POPS ON THE LAWN Sunday June 29, 2014 @ 3:00 PM Sennott Park (Tremont St at Broadway) Cambridge, MA 02139
/arts/Calendar/2014/06/29/symphonyorchestra
City of Cambridge COVID-19 Booster Clinic
The City of Cambridge is offering COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics by appointment only for eligible people aged 18 and older who live or work in Cambridge.
/citycalendar/2022/01/13/jan13boosterclinic
Small Business Open House
Cambridge small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to stop by during the Open House drop-in hours.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/01/11/smallbusinessopenhouse
Public Comment on Utilization of HUD Grant Funding
Public hearing in preparation of the City’s FY2024 Annual Action Plan for the utilization of federal funding for programs that benefit low and moderate-income residents of Cambridge, as well as eligible HOPWA beneficiaries across Middlesex and Essex counties.
/CDD/Calendar/2023/04/26/publiccommentonutilizationofhudgrantfunding
FY2024 Annual Federal Action Plan Hearing
On Wednesday, March 29th, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. the Community Development Department will hold a public hearing in preparation of the City’s FY2024 Annual Action Plan
/CDD/News/2023/3/fy2024annualfederalactionplanhearing
Cambridge Wins 11th Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament
The Cambridge team, which was coached by Officers from the Cambridge Police Department, won this year’s tournament in a close and hard-fought game with Revere.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2019/08/cambridgewins11thannualshannongrantbasketballtou...
Storefronts For All
The Storefront Improvement Program funds renovation or restoration of commercial building exteriors, and provides technical and financial assistance to remove architectural barriers at the storefront entrance, improve the physical appearance of the businesses, and enhance commercial districts.
/CDD/News/2014/07/storefrontsforall
Advocacy and Funders
Advocacy organizations and funders supporting the arts in Cambridge.
/arts/Resources/advocacyandfunders
Twitter for Small Business
This course will help entrepreneurs demystify the secrets of Twitter.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/12/08/twitterforsmallbusiness
1990 Block Groups
1990 Block Groups Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_1990/DEMOGRAPHICS_BlockGroups1990
1990 Tracts
1990 Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_1990/DEMOGRAPHICS_Tracts1990
Small Business Resource Fair
Cambridge entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to connect with industry experts, financiers, mentors, and fellow business owners to help start or grow your business.
/CDD/News/2024/4/smallbusinessresourcefair
Summer Salsa Festival
Free dance classes, social dancing and performances for all ages at the Multicultural Arts Center.
/arts/Calendar/2016/07/13/summersalsafestival
Things To Do
Enjoy the beginning of summer with arts events. Most are free.
/arts/News/2022/06/newsletter220609
Emerging Artists Workshop series
Cambridge Arts and Community Development Department are offering six free workshops to support emerging artists through their professional development. The topics will include financial literacy, artistic identity, grant writing, marketing, advocacy, and wellness. Workshops will be offered online during the months of October, November, and December.
We are offering this opportunity to practitioners in every form of creative expression, however, there is limited availability. We encourage local artists and practitioners from historically disempowered and oppressed communities (women, people of color, veterans, individuals who are disabled, and members of the LGBTQ+ community) to register.
/Departments/artsandculturalplanning/artistworkshops
Organizational Investment Grants
Nine Cambridge cultural organizations have been awarded $81,000 in Organizational Investment Grants by Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge. The funding program provides $9,000 grants to each nonprofit to support operational costs, sustainability, and resiliency for local cultural organizations that benefit Cambridge residents.
/arts/News/2023/03/organizationalinvestmentgrants
Five-Year Consolidated Plan Public Hearing
Five-Year Consolidated Plan Public Comment:NEEDS ASSESMENT for NON-HOUSING ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY CDBG & ESG GRANTS
/CDD/Calendar/2015/01/22/fiveyearconsolidatedplanpublichearing
Public Comment Drop-in Session for Utilization of HUD Grants
On Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Community Development Department will hold an information and public comment session in preparation of the City's FY2025 Annual Action Plan.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/02/22/publiccommentdropinsessionforutilizationofhudgrants
Small Business Coaching
Information about the City of Cambridge's Small Business Coaching Program. The program provides coaches to eligible small business owners interested in getting one-on-one assistance in interior design, restaurant management, marketing, and bookkeeping.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/small...
City of Cambridge COVID-19 Booster Clinic
The City of Cambridge is offering COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics by appointment only for eligible people aged 18 and older who live or work in Cambridge.
/citycalendar/2022/01/10/jan10boosterclinic
Summer Salsa Festival
Free dance classes, social dancing and performances for all ages at the Multicultural Arts Center.
/arts/Calendar/2016/07/12/summersalsafestival
Summer Salsa Festival
Free dance classes, social dancing and performances for all ages at the Multicultural Arts Center.
/arts/Calendar/2016/07/11/summersalsafestival
Summer Of Soul Free Screening June 15 Starlight Square
Join us for a free public screening of the Academy Award-winning music documentary "Summer of Soul" at Starlight Square, 84 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. The program is presented by Cambridge Arts and the Central Square Business Improvement District.
/arts/Calendar/2023/06/15/summerofsoulfreescreeningjune15starlightsquare
Cambridge Community Foundation, City of Cambridge award $257,500 in grants to arts and culture organizations, hard-hit by the pandemic
The Cambridge Community Foundation and the City of Cambridge have awarded a total of $257,500 in grants to 25 Cambridge-based arts and cultural organizations through the Cultural Capital Fund. Created in late October with a founding $500,000 gift from the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund and a $100,000 investment from the Wagner Foundation, the fund was established to address urgent needs in the sector due to COVID-19 and to protect the city’s cultural richness over the long term.
/covid19/News/2020/12/cambridgecommunityfoundationgrants
Small Alcohol Bottles Survey
The Cambridge Public Health Department invites residents to take a short anonymous survey about small alcohol bottles to help the city better understand the impact of “nips” on youth and the environment.
/news/2019/08/smallalcoholbottlessurvey
Storefront Improvement Program Form
Cambridge property owners or tenants can access technical and financial resources to renovate or restore commercial building exterior facades through the Storefront Improvement Program. The Program improves the physical appearance of independent businesses and enhances Cambridge's commercial districts.
/CDD/Forms/Forms/S/storefrontimprovementprogramform
Global Voices Live
Global Voices Live offers a Free outdoor World Music Concert at Shady Hill Square (park), 14 Shady Hill Square
/arts/Calendar/2023/06/03/globalvoiceslive
New Retail Interior Accessibility Program
The Retail Interior Accessibility Program seeks to improve accessibility and physical appearances of independent businesses.
/CDD/News/2014/07/newretailinterioraccessibilityprogram
City of Cambridge COVID-19 Booster Clinic
The City of Cambridge is offering COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics by appointment only for eligible people aged 18 and older who live or work in Cambridge.
/citycalendar/2022/01/06/jan6boosterclinic
1990 Blocks
1990 Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_1990/DEMOGRAPHICS_Blocks1990
Facebook for Business
In this class, you will learn how to set up a Facebook business page.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/03/20/facebookforbusiness
What's New
A Page detailing ongoing project updates for the Cambridge Public Art Collection
/arts/publicart/whatsnew
Empowering Older Adults
Join us for a performance with True Story Theater to increase awareness about elder abuse
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2017/06/22/empoweringolderadults
Personal Branding Seminar
This seminar will explain the concept of personal branding and explore why personal brands are becoming important.
/CDD/Calendar/2016/11/03/personalbrandingseminar
Best Retail Practices Workshop-Free to All
City staff share best practices in retail interior and exterior design, marketing and information on Cambridge small business programs.
/CDD/Calendar/2016/03/24/bestretailpracticesworkshop
Regional Transportation Planning
Cambridge participates in regional transportation planning efforts. Learn more about planning, funding, and projects.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning
Cambridge Water Department to Host Butterfly Release Ceremony
On Saturday, August 23, from 2-3:30 p.m., Cambridge Water Department staff will host a public release of rare monarch butterflies that have been raising at Fresh Pond Reservation since July.
/news/2014/08/cambridgewaterdepartmenttohostbutterflyreleaseceremony
East Cambridge
Information about the East Cambridge Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/eastcamb
Kendall Square
Information about the Kendall Square Commercial District
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/kendallsq
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2022/01/03/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Community Benefits Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/citycalendar/2020/10/02/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
The Finance Committee
The Finance Committee
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2021/07/27/thefinancecommittee
Managing Difficult Emotions
Managing Difficult Emotions is a self-management program. The group addresses how to handle some difficult emotions by brainstorming healthy strategies.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2013/05/20/managingdifficultemotions
Managing Difficult Emotions
Managing Difficult Emotions is a self-management program. The group addresses how to handle some difficult emotions by brainstorming healthy strategies.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2013/05/13/managingdifficultemotions
Managing Difficult Emotions
Managing Difficult Emotions is a self-management program. The group addresses how to handle some difficult emotions by brainstorming healthy strategies.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2013/06/17/managingdifficultemotions
Managing Difficult Emotions
Managing Difficult Emotions is a self-management program. The group addresses how to handle some difficult emotions by brainstorming healthy strategies.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2013/06/03/managingdifficultemotions
Managing Difficult Emotions
Managing Difficult Emotions is a self-management program. The group addresses how to handle some difficult emotions by brainstorming healthy strategies.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2013/06/24/managingdifficultemotions
Managing Difficult Emotions
Managing Difficult Emotions is a self-management program. The group addresses how to handle some difficult emotions by brainstorming healthy strategies.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2013/06/10/managingdifficultemotions
Best Retail Practices Workshop
Are you looking to freshen up your business for the new year? This is the workshop for you.
/CDD/Calendar/2016/03/24/bestretailpracticesworkshopbusiness
Making Your Business More Accessible Event
Join us on August 10, 2015 to celebrate ADA's 25th Anniversary and learn how you can take advantage of city programs to make your business accessible for all.
/CDD/News/2015/07/makingyourbusinessmoreaccessible
Nineteenth Amendment Centennial Committee Regular Meeting
The Nineteenth Amendment Centennial Committee has been charged with commissioning public art, which will acknowledge a representative story of the Nineteenth Amendment and highlight the contributions of Cambridge women.
/citycalendar/2019/08/06/19thamendmentcommittee
Frank Waln Live in Harvard Square
To mark this first public celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day in Cambridge MA, Lakota hip hop artist Frank Waln will perform in Harvard Square at Winthrop Park.
/Departments/mayorsoffice/Calendar/2018/10/05/frankwalnliveinharvardsquare
Week of the Young Child
Join the Birth to 3rd Grade partnership for the start of an exciting week of virtual workshops.
/DHSP/newsandevents/Calendar/2021/04/10/birth3event
2000 Tracts
2000 Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2000/DEMOGRAPHICS_Tracts2000
Monarch Butterfly Release Celebration
This page explains the details of the butterfly release happening at Cambridge's drinking water reservoir, Fresh Pond
/Water/newsandevents/Calendar/2018/08/19/monarchbutterflyreleasecelebration
John Tagiuri's Lamps At Sennott Park Restored
As part of the improvements at Sennott Park, Cambridge Arts has restored John Tagiuri's 2002 public artworks "Endless Lamps" near the basketball courts.
/arts/publicart/whatsnew/johntagiuriartisticlampsatsennotparkrestored
GLBT Commission
Regular meeting
/citycalendar/2016/02/25/glbtcommissionregularmeetingfebruary25
Cambridge Human Services Commission Vacancies
The Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessment, and funding allocations, and helps promote activities that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents.
/news/2015/09/cambridgehumanservicescommissionvacancies
Best Retail Practices Workshop
This workshop is Part One of a 3-part Best Retail Practices Workshop Program.
/CDD/Calendar/2015/06/11/bestretailpracticesworkshop1
2010 Block Groups
2010 Block Groups Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_BlockGroups2010
2010 Tracts
2010 Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_Tracts2010
2000 Block Groups
2000 Block Groups Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2000/DEMOGRAPHICS_BlockGroups2000
2000 Blocks
2000 Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2000/DEMOGRAPHICS_Blocks2000
Cambridge Community Development Department Supports Supplier Diversity
CDD supports supplier diversity as a way for diverse businesses (minority-owned / LGBTQ+ owned / disability-owned / veteran-owned / woman-owned) to grow and succeed. Event highlight is the Cambridge Supplier Diversity Fair co-hosted by MIT on Tuesday, October 5, 2023.
/CDD/News/2023/10/cambridgecommunitydevelopmentdepartmentsupportssupplierdiversity
Small Business Challenge Winners Announced
Local Businesses and Business Associations Will Receive Funding for Projects That Enhance Their Business District.
/CDD/News/2018/3/smallbusinesschallengewinnersannounced
Cambridge Human Services Commission Vacancy
The Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessment, and funding allocations.
/news/2016/11/cambridgehumanservicescommissionvacancy
Human Services Commission Vacancy
The Human Services Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessments, and funding allocations.
/news/2018/01/humanservicescommissionvacancy
Income-Eligible Blue Bikes Membership
The City of Cambridge and Blue Bikes offer discounted bike share memberships to income-eligible individuals aged 16+ who participate in qualifying public assistance programs OR who meet income guidelines (up to 400% of the federal poverty line), and who can't access the SNAP self-enrollment process.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bikeshare/incomeeligiblebluebi...
Cambridge Human Services Commission Vacancies
The Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessment, and funding allocations. With the Department of Human Service Programs, the Commission also promotes activities that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents.
/news/2018/08/cambridgehumanservicescommissionvacancies
2010 Adjusted Block Groups
2010 Adjusted Block Groups Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedBlockGroups2010
2010 Adjusted Tracts
2010 Adjusted Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedTracts2010
Bread and Puppet Circus
Stilt dancers, papier-maché beasts and brass band address urgent issues of the day
/arts/News/2023/08/breadandpuppetcircus
Bread and Puppet Circus
Bread & Puppet Theater presents "The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus" outdoors on Cambridge Common on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at 4 p.m. in partnership with Cambridge Arts. Admission free--donations encouraged.
/arts/Calendar/2024/09/08/breadandpuppetcircus
Best Retail Practices Program March 3
Register for the Best Retail Practices Program Tuesday, Mar, 3, 8:30-10am,
City Hall Annex, Community Room, 344 Broadway. This program assists retailers, restaurateurs and storefront business owners in Cambridge.
/news/2015/02/bestretailpracticesprogrammarch3
Human Services Commission Vacancy
The Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessment, and funding allocations. With the Department of Human Service Programs, the Commission also promotes activities that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents.
/news/2019/12/humanservicesvacancy
Playback In The Port
A project by a Cambridge Arts FLOW grantee.
/arts/Calendar/2018/05/19/playbacktheatre
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
How Cambridge Arts is working to more effectively center Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in our work and service to the Cambridge community.
/arts/Contact/diversityequityinclusionaccessibility
Permanent Bicycle Counter on Broadway
The newly installed Eco-Totem will provide valuable data as well as encouragement to travel sustainably.
/Departments/trafficparkingandtransportation/News/2015/07/permanentbicyclecounteronbroadwa...
2010 Blocks
2010 Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_Blocks2010
Dancers-In-Residence Free Workshop & Performance
“What does it feel like to be a member of a community? And how do we hold on to our identity and sense of representation?" are questions being explored by choreographer Nailah Randall-Bellinger and the dancers of RootsUprising as part of a new Cambridge Artist Residency Program from Cambridge Arts.
/arts/News/2023/05/dancersinresidencefreeworkshopperformance
Dancers-In-Residence Offer Workshop, Performance
Join RootsUprising and choreographer Nailah Randall-Bellinger, from the Cambridge Artist Residency Program from #CambridgeArts, for a free afternoon-long workshop followed by a free evening dance performance addressing antiracism and experiences of identity and belonging in Cambridge.
/arts/Calendar/2023/06/04/dancersinresidence
City of Cambridge Announces Funding for Local Mask Partnership
The City of Cambridge has teamed up with the Cambridge Mask Alliance, a coalition of 12 local nonprofits led by Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse (CVC), to make face masks accessible to those most in need.
/covid19/News/2020/09/cityofcambridgeannouncesfundingforlocalmaskpartnership
Letters of Commitment
Some sections of the Zoning Ordinance refer to Letters of Commitment describing agreements between the City of Cambridge and a property owner or developer related to a particular zoning change.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/commitmentletters
Food Business Workshops
Registration for food business workshops is now open!
/CDD/News/2022/4/foodbusinessworkshops
Center For Families
The Center for Families offers Cambridge families with children ages newborn - 8 parenting education and support.
/DHSP/programsforfamilies/centerforfamilies
Five-Year Consolidated Plan Public Hearing
The Community Development Department will hold a public hearing in preparation of the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY2016-2020) for the utilization of federal funding for anticipated affordable housing activities.
/CDD/News/2014/12/fiveyearconsolidatedplanpublichearing
2010 Adjusted Blocks
2010 Adjusted Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedBlocks2010
Cambridge Best Retail Practices Program
A free workshop to assist retailers, restaurateurs and storefront business owners in Cambridge Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8-10 a.m.,City Hall Annex, Community Room, 344 Broadway.
/news/2014/01/cambridgebestretailpracticesprogram
Community Supported Art Returns to Cambridge
Cambridge Arts is pleased to announce the return of Community Supported Art, an award-winning program that operates much like an agricultural CSA share – with a clever twist!
/arts/News/2016/08/communitysupportedartreturnstocambridge
2014 Year in Review
2014 was another exciting year of growth and development for Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2015/02/2014yearinreview
Zoning Maps
City of Cambridge zoning and land use maps
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Maps
Second Suspect in November 2017 Cambridge Homicide Arraigned
Osiris Chambers, 17, of Cambridge, was arraigned on Thursday, November 29th in Middlesex Superior Court in connection with the November 16, 2017 shooting death of 28-year-old Malachi Mims, of Cambridge.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/12/secondsuspectinnovember2017cambridgehomicidearra...
Boston Man Arraigned in Connection with 2018 Death of Cambridge Teenager
Isaias Plaza, 19, of Boston, was arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court and charged with manslaughter and assault and battery causing serious bodily injury in connection with the 2018 death of Richelle Robinson in Cambridge.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2019/07/bostonmanarraignedinconnectionwith2018deathofcam...
Overdose Medication
Cambridge firefighters now trained to administer life-saving overdose medication
/cfd/News/2015/11/overdosemedication
Increased funding for Cambridge Small Business Grants
Cambridge small businesses now qualify for more funding to help pay for exterior and interior improvements, equipment purchases, and marketing upgrades.
/CDD/News/2023/8/increasedfundingforcambridgesmallbusinessgrants
Cambridge Public Health Department Urges COVID-19 Booster Shots
Many Cambridge residents are now eligible for booster shots, including children age 12 and older. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported this week that 38% of Cambridge residents have received a booster. With the Omicron variant widely circulating, the Cambridge Public Health Department urges you to get this additional dose. In the face of increasing cases in the community, the additional protection provided by the booster is critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
/covid19/News/2022/01/cphdrecommendsboosters
Technical Advice
Contact CHC staff about technical preservation issues
/historic/districtsHistoricProperties/technicaladvice
About
Learn more about Cambridge Arts, our staff, and our board. Also find press releases, photos, and more.
/arts/Contact
Vacant Storefront Creative Design Contest
This page describes the City of Cambridge's Vacant Storefront Design Contest.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/vacantstorefrontresources/vacantstorefrontcreatived...
Storefront Improvement Program
Storefront Improvement Program provides technical and financial assistance to property owners or tenants seeking to renovate or restore commercial building exterior facades.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/store...
Human Rights Commission Meeting
Monthly Cambridge Human Rights Meeting via online Zoom
/Departments/humanrightscommission/Calendar/2020/07/02/humanrightscommissionmeeting
Historic and Neighborhood Conservation District Commissions Seek New Members
We are seeking to fill vacancies for members and alternate members on the Cambridge Historical Commission, Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD) Commission, Half Crown-Marsh NCD Commission, and the Mid Cambridge NCD Commission.
/news/2015/06/historicandneighborhoodconservationdistrictcommissionsseeknewmembers
$200 Grants To Fund Your Block Party
And Permitting Is Now Easier And Quicker. Block Parties build community, strengthen connections among neighbors, and showcase creativity to make a healthier (and more fun) community.
/arts/News/2023/05/$200grantstofundyourblockparty
Digital Photography Exhibition from English Language Learners
A series of photos taken by adult ESOL students at the Community Learning Center's Digital Photography Conversation Class will be on exhibit at Cambridge Public Library June 17 – July 7, 2014.
/news/2014/06/digitalphotographyexhibitionfromenglishlanguagelearners
Cambridge Launches Separated Bike Lane Project on Main Street
The City of Cambridge plans to install quick-build separated bike lanes on Main Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Portland Street in 2023 and will launch the project with a virtual community meeting and in-person open house in March.
/Departments/trafficparkingandtransportation/News/2023/02/mainstreetsafetyimprovementproje...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening Plan
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan on Monday, March 22. The Administration also replaced the Massachusetts Travel Order originally issued in July 2020 with a Travel Advisory, effective March 22.
/covid19/News/2021/03/statephaseivtransition
Home Improvement Programs
The Home Improvement Program (HIP) provides low-interest and zero interest home improvement loans to eligible owners of condominiums, single family homes and multi-family houses.
/CDD/housing/forhomeowners/hip
Speed Limit Being Reduced to 25 MPH
On Thursday, December 8th, the speed limit on City-owned streets in the City of Cambridge will be reduced to 25 Miles Per Hour (MPH), unless otherwise posted. This is an important step towards improving the safety of everyone who lives, works and visits Cambridge, and is a significant component of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative.
/Departments/trafficparkingandtransportation/News/2016/12/speedlimitbeingreducedto25mph
2020 Tracts
2020 Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2020/DEMOGRAPHICS_Tracts2020
2020 Block Groups
2020 Block Groups Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2020/DEMOGRAPHICS_BlockGroups2020
Perchlorate Update
Perchlorate Update
/Water/wateroperationsdivision/waterchemistryinformationforplumbers/perchlorateupdate
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Regular Board Meeting
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is committed to implementing imaginative, creative initiatives to achieve social equity and a balanced economic ecosystem. We work in the public trust to bring a human dimension to development improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Our goal is to balance economic vibrancy, housing, and open space to create sustainable communities through new and revitalized development. We are an independent, agile public authority bringing a unique set of redevelopment tools to work in close partnership with the City of Cambridge and other organizations.
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2021/01/20/cambridgeredevelopmentauthority
Solar Map Tool Shows Energy Savings Through Rooftop Solar
The Cambridge Solar Tool shows how much electricity can be produced on a rooftop from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, how the financial investment will pay off, and how much pollution will be reduced.
/CDD/News/2012/10/solarmaplaunch
Community Compact for a Sustainable Future
The City of Cambridge, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology signed a historic “Community Compact for a Sustainable Future” aimed at leveraging the intellectual and entrepreneurial capacity of the business, non-profit, education, and municipal sectors in Cambridge to contribute to a healthy, livable and sustainable future.
/CDD/climateandenergy/climatechangeplanning/climateprotectionactioncommittee/communitycomp...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1, and also announced its plan to transition to Step 1 of Phase IV on Monday, March 22. With public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, including drops in average daily COVID cases and hospitalizations, and vaccination rates continuing to increase, the Administration is taking steps to continue to reopen the Commonwealth’s economy.
/covid19/News/2021/02/phase3step2
Daily Log 8.15.2014
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2014/08/08152014
Park Projects
Park projects and planning efforts currently underway or recently completed.
/CDD/parks/parksprojects
Cambridge Awards Grants
35+ Arts & Culture Awards made in 2019 with support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the City of Cambridge
/arts/News/2019/01/Grants
Cambridge Arts: A Look At 2023 In Photos
Thank you for joining us in bringing such creativity, joy, satisfaction and community engagement to Cambridge throughout 2023. And we can't wait for you to see what we have in store for 2024, the 50th anniversary year for Cambridge Arts as the City’s leading arts agency.
/arts/News/2023/12/cambridgeartsalookat2023inphotos
Daily Log 6.18.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 18, 2020.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2020/06/06182020
Daily Log 02.04.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for February 4, 2021
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2021/02/02042021
Cambridge Police Department Joins Statewide Effort to Reduce Distracted Driving Crashes
Beginning this week, the Cambridge Police Department is partnering with more than 200 local Massachusetts law enforcement agencies and the Massachusetts State Police in a national U Drive, U Text, U Pay mobilization to crack down on texting while driving.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2017/04/cambridgepolicedepartmentjoinsstatewideefforttor...
Eco-Totem Installed in Kendall Square
The City of Cambridge has installed a new permanent bicycle count station in Kendall Square to collect accurate data on bicycle usage in this area of the city.
/news/2015/06/ecototeminstalledinkendallsquare
Art Markets
Cambridge Arts Holiday Art Market 2022
/arts/Programs/creativemarketplace/artmarkets
Pedestrian Plan
Reviews elements of the Cambridge Pedestrian Plan
/CDD/Transportation/programs/currentprograms/pedestrianplan
MathTrail Installations
Installations have begun for the Bob Moses MathTrail, a mile-long path in The Port neighborhood.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2022/06/MathTrail
2020 Blocks
2020 Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2020/DEMOGRAPHICS_Blocks2020
Cambridge Plants 475 Trees with Finished Compost from Yard Waste Program
The City of Cambridge and its yard waste collection contractor, Save That Stuff, have partnered to incorporate composted yard waste into the soil for new tree plantings in Cambridge. The pilot project is another step forward in creating a more circular economy while supporting the city’s goals of increasing the tree canopy.
/Departments/publicworks/news/2022/04/cambridgeplants475treeswithfinishedcompostfromyardwa...
Daily Log 7.11.2014
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2014/07/07112014
Daily Log 5.19.2015
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2015/05/05192015
Public Art
The Cambridge Arts Council and Gallery 344 are located in the renovated City Hall Annex at 344 Broadway. We welcome everyone to visit our space and to view the large-scale wall paintings created by Mike Glier for the Annex.
We also invite you to view current and future projects at Gallery 344 attend our public events. The objective of the programming at Gallery 344 is to explore and advance the role of art in public life. We involve local, regional, and national artists in exhibitions and educational programming that engage our audience throughout the City and beyond.
/arts/publicart
Programs
Learn more about our programs.
/arts/Programs
Retail Strategic Plan
Best practice policies and programs that will support and enhance the ground level active use and retail environment in Cambridge.
/CDD/Projects/EconDev/retailstrategicplan
2020 Adjusted Tracts
2020 Adjusted Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2020/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedTracts2020
2020 Adjusted Block Groups
2020 Adjusted Block Groups Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2020/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedBlockGroups2020
Clarification as to Common Trench Letter Requirement
Most applications reviewed by the Pole and Conduit Commission (“Commission”) require common trench letters. The Commission is issuing this document as a clarification of the requirement and the steps it will take when the applicant fails to comply with it.
/Departments/licensecommission/News/2022/08/clarificationastocommontrenchletterrequirement
COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program Accepting New Applications
Launched in July 2020, the City of Cambridge COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program serves to provide short term financial assistance to individuals and families in Cambridge who are experiencing housing instability due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
/covid19/News/2021/01/covid19housingstabilizationprogramtobeginacceptingnewapplications
Help Pick New Public Art For Cambridge
The City of Cambridge is looking for artist selection committee members for two upcoming percent-for-art projects.
/arts/News/2023/06/helppicknewpublicartforcambridge
Planning Board Meetings
Meeting Agendas, Hearing Notices and Transcripts for the Cambridge Planning Board.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings
How would you spend $600,000 to improve Cambridge?
As part second Participatory Budgeting process, the City will set aside this money from the FY17 Capital Budget for projects to improve the community. The deadline to submit project ideas through an interactive online map is Aug. 31
/news/2015/07/participatorybudgetingprojectideasforfy17consideration
Cambridge Preschool Program Application Opens December 1
The City of Cambridge, in partnership with Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), announced today that applications for the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) will be accepted beginning this Friday. Overseen by the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood, CPP is a publicly-funded program that will provide free school-day, school-year preschool to every 4-year-old and some 3-year-olds living in Cambridge. Extended day and summer programs are available at an additional cost for most families.
/news/2023/11/cambridgepreschoolprogramapplicationopensdecember1
Beat the Belt
Page and gallery featuring project updates on the current conservation efforts to restore the "Beat the Belt" mural by Bernard LaCasse in Cambridge
/arts/Programs/artconservation/newsandcurrentprojects/bernardlacassesbeatthebeltmural
2020 Adjusted Blocks
2020 Adjusted Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2020/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedBlocks2020
Daily Log 4.15.2014
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2014/04/04152014
Governor Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Governor Charlie Baker will file legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergency will be rescinded. Most restrictions, including limitations placed on businesses, will be rescinded effective May 29 as Massachusetts nears the goal of vaccinating four million residents.
/covid19/News/2021/05/bakerextensionlegislation
Current Board Vacancies
The City of Cambridge is seeking to fill vacancies on the Central and Harvard Square Advisory Committees.
/news/2017/07/currentboardvacanciesasof72517
Community Update from City Manager Huang
It has been a month since the last community update on the City’s response to the shooting and death of Arif Sayed Faisal by a Cambridge Police Officer. Over the last four weeks, the City and Police Department have continued to work hard on a path forward and City Manager Huang is providing the community with an update on the City’s progress.
/news/2023/03/communityupdatefromcitymanagerhuang
New Cambridge Public Art
Mural At Cambridge’s St. Peter’s Field, Mosaic For Moses Youth Center
/arts/News/2020/06/publicartmuralmosaic
Available Webinars and Video Workshops
This page lists available recorded business development workshops available to Cambridge residents and business owners.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/Workshops/availablerecorded...
Cambridge celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
A schedule of events planned in Cambridge and neighboring communities in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
/Departments/mayorsoffice/News/2018/10/cambridgecelebratesindigenouspeoplesday
Housing for Veterans
Permanent Housing Options for Massachusetts Veterans
/Departments/veteransservices/newsandevents/2014/07/housingforveterans
Pole and Conduit Agenda
Pole and Conduit Agenda
/Departments/licensecommission/Calendar/2015/12/17/poleandconduitagenda
Innovative Shade Structures Arrive To Help Cambridge Address Warming World
As part of the City of Cambridge’s Shade Is Social Justice program, temporary public art structures are being installed to provide shade and seating across the community to further the city’s efforts to address our warming world.
/arts/News/2024/07/innovativeshadestructureshelpcambridgeaddresswarmingworld
2023 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2023.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2023pb
2020 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2020.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2020pb
New Two-Acre Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park Opens in East Cambridge
The City of Cambridge today announced the opening of the new Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park in East Cambridge, located on Rogers Street between Second Street and Third Street. The dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 2 at 10 a.m.
/news/2021/09/newtwoacretimothyj,-d-,toomey,jr,-d-,parkopensineastcambridge
Marine Unit
Marine unit info
/cfd/firedeptdivisions/specialoperations/marineunit
April Newsletter
Community Supported Art, Arts Overlay District, FLOW
/arts/News/2018/04/aprilnewsletter
Cambridge Office of Early Childhood
The rebrand, including a new website, makes it easier for Cambridge educators and families to access early childhood resources and information.
/DHSP/newsandevents/News/2022/10/earlychildhood
Shop Cambridge this Holiday Season
This holiday season, the City is partnering with local businesses and business associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop local!
/CDD/News/2023/11/shopcambridgethisholidayseason
Cambridge Named a Housing Choice Community for Second Time
This designation recognizes communities that have successfully created new housing, adopted best practices for growth and sustainable development, and encouraged and invested in the creation of affordable housing, and also renews the initial designation Cambridge received when the Housing Choice Initiative was first launched.
/CDD/News/2020/8/cambridgenamedahousingchoicecommunityforsecondtime
Daily Log 3.18.2015
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2015/03/03182015
Cambridge Retirement Board Meeting
Minutes
Vote to consider the regular minutes of the meeting held on January 3, 2023.
/citycalendar/2023/02/06/cambridgeretirementboardmeeting
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Regular Board Meeting
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is committed to implementing imaginative, creative initiatives to achieve social equity and a balanced economic ecosystem. We work in the public trust to bring a human dimension to development improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Our goal is to balance economic vibrancy, housing, and open space to create sustainable communities through new and revitalized development. We are an independent, agile public authority bringing a unique set of redevelopment tools to work in close partnership with the City of Cambridge and other organizations.
/Departments/cityclerksoffice/Calendar/2020/12/16/cambridgeredevelopmentauthority
Daily Log 4.29.2019
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service April 29, 2019.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2019/04/04292018
Daily Log 2.21.2024
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/02/02212024
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Vacancy
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking people interested in serving on the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Board. The application deadline is Monday, April 3, 2023.
/news/2023/03/cambridgeredevelopmentauthorityvacancy
Nailah Randall-Bellinger 'Initiation'
Nailah Randall-Bellinger And RootsUprising present “Initiation—In Love Solidarity" at the Multicultural Arts Center on Friday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m.
/arts/News/2022/02/nailahrandallbellingerinitiation
On-Bike Training
Learn the basics of riding around Cambridge in this interactive training for people who know how to ride, but are nervous to ride on-street!
/CDD/Calendar/2014/11/08/onbiketraining
Small Business COVID-19 Webinars
The SBA, SCORE, and other local business organizations are offering a variety of small business education sessions around COVID-19 topics. Learn about these upcoming opportunities and more. Unless otherwise noted, these programs are not presented by the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2020/4/smallbusinesscovid19webinarsandworkshops
Daily Log 10.24.2019
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service October 24, 2019.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2019/10/10242019
Daily Log 8.15.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/08/08152018
City of Cambridge Awards $4.3M to Cambridge Nonprofits through the Cambridge Nonprofit Recovery Fund
The Fund has distributed 42 grants with an average award of $103,000. It has provided both deep and broad support to the sector, bolstering organizations providing a wide range of programs in Cambridge, from early childhood education and youth development, to arts and culture, affordable housing preservation, shelter provision and much more.
/news/2024/01/cityofcambridgeawards$4,-d-,3mtocambridgenonprofitsthroughthecambridgenonpro...
Past Projects
Learn how local businesses and business associations used the Small Business Challenge to energize their business district.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/boostingbusinessblocks/sbcw...
Daily Log 10.10.2016
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2016/10/10112016
Daily Log 7.23.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/07/07232018
Kendall Square Construction Projects
Learn more about all of the active construction projects, including private development and City of Cambridge infrastructure work taking place in the Kendall Square Area. Some of these projects include Galileo Galilei Way & Broadway Streetscape Binney Park, Lechmere MBTA Station, CambridgeSide, 161 First St., 325 Main St. 600 Main Street, Binney Park, Volpe Federal Building, The Foundry, 40 Thorndike St.
/Departments/publicworks/news/2021/03/kendallsquareconstructionprojects
Daily Log 12.12.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for December 10-12, 2021
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2021/12/12122021
Daily Log 5.5.2014
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2014/05/05052014
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Since 2016 in Cambridge, the second Monday of October has been celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in recognition of the culture, history, and diversity of Native American People's, and their continued contributions to the vibrancy and vitality of our society.
/Departments/mayorsoffice/News/2021/10/indigenouspeoplesday
2021 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2021.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2021pb
Daily Log 2.11.2016
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2016/02/02112016
Daily Log 02.21.2017
An overview of the Cambrdige Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2017/02/02212017
Outstanding Neighbor in Cambridge Award Announced
Today the creation of a new Outstanding Neighbor in Cambridge award that will be a part of the city’s annual Meet your Neighbor Day celebration that occurs each September.
/news/2019/09/outstandingneighborincambridgeawardannounced
Preparing for Climate Change
Two key planning efforts are now underway to advance the City’s Climate Protection Goals. Both the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and the Getting to Net Zero Task Force processes seek community input to broaden commitment to climate action.
/CDD/News/2014/05/preparingforclimatechange
Daily Log 9.26.2022
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for September 26, 2022
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2022/09/09262022
Daily Log 1.13.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for January 13th, 2020.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2020/01/01132020
2022 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2022.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2022pb
Daily Log 9.12.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/09/09122018
Daily Log 12.11.2013
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2013/12/12112013
Daily Log 4.20.2017
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2017/04/04202017
Joint Cambridge and Somerville Statement on the Green Line Extension
The Cities of Cambridge and Somerville Massachusetts are pleased to make this important announcement of our continued support for and commitment of new funds to bridge the funding gap that will allow the construction of the Green Line Extension Project (GLX) to move forward.
/news/2016/05/jointstatement
Daily Log 10.25.2013
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2013/10/10252013
Percent-for-Art Program
With over 170 public artworks, Cambridge holds the largest contemporary public art collection in Massachusetts.
/arts/publicart/percentforart
Daily Log 3.23.2015
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2015/03/03232015
Cambridge History
Provides a brief narrative description of Cambridge history.
/historic/cambridgehistory
Daily Log 3.26.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/03/03262018
February 2024 Community Safety Department Update
This update provides an overview of the Community Safety Department, updates on the Department’s work over the past five months, and highlights of its plans for the coming months.
/Departments/communitysafety/News/2024/02/february2024communitysafetydepartmentupdate
Daily Log 5.10.2016
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2016/05/05102016
Daily Log 6.23.2016
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2016/06/06232016
Other Housing Providers
Contact information for other housing providers in Cambridge.
/CDD/housing/resourcesandadditionalinformation/otherproviders
Daily Log 7.30.2015
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2015/07/07302015
Daily Log 11.6.2014
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2014/11/11062014
News and Current Projects
On the News and Current Projects page, we describe the art conservation program's year-round active care for Cambridge's public art collection. Here we feature the most recent exciting projects.
/arts/Programs/artconservation/newsandcurrentprojects
Daily Log 06.19.2020 - 06.21.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 19, 2020 - June 21, 2020.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2020/06/0619202006212020
Daily Log 5.23.2022
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for May 23, 2022
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2022/05/05232022
Daily Log 4.10.2019
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service April 10, 2019.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2019/04/04102019
Daily Log 8.20.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/08/08202018
Daily Log 6.19.2014
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2014/06/06192014
Daily Log 8.14.2016
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service between August 12 - August 14, 2016.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2016/08/08152016
Daily Log 5.24.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/05/05242018
Daily Log 1.12.2015
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2015/01/01122015
Past Zoning Amendments Not Adopted
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that were not adopted, either due to being placed on file because the time period for consideration had expired, or due to failure to receive the necessary votes on consideration by the City Council.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments/pastzoningamendmentsnotadopted
Useful Links
This page is intended to aid in your further research of topics including historic preservation, architecture, Cambridge and Massachusetts history, genealogy, and sustainability for older buildings.
/historic/researchaids/usefullinks
Bluebikes Bike Share
The City jointly owns the Bluebikes bike share system with Boston, Brookline, Everett, and Somerville. New communities include Arlington, Chelsea, Newton, Revere and Watertown.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bikeshare
Daily Log 11.3.2015
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2015/11/11032015
Daily Log 9.14.2015
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2015/09/09142015
Daily Log 8.31.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for August 31, 2021
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2021/08/08312021
PFAS Information
Cambridge Water Department: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
/Water/wateroperationsdivision/waterchemistryinformationforplumbers/pfasinformation
Pole and Conduit
P & C Conduit Meeting May 22, 2014
/Departments/licensecommission/Calendar/2014/05/22/poleandconduit
Daily Log 8.7.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/08/08072018
Daily Log for 02.25.2024
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/02/02252024
Bus Priority
bus priority projects
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit/buspriority
Pole and Conduit Agenda
Pole and Conduit Agenda
/Departments/licensecommission/Calendar/2015/07/16/poleandconduitagenda
Commercial Water Hardness
Commercial Water Hardness
/Water/wateroperationsdivision/waterchemistryinformationforplumbers/commercialwaterhardnes...
Cambridge Discovery Day Historical Tours Saturday, Sept. 20
Explore Cambridge on this day-long program of free tours and events throughout the city. Participation is easy: pick your tours, meet experienced guides at the starting locations – and off you go.
/news/2014/09/cambridgediscoverydayhistoricaltourssaturdayseptember20
Daily Log 10.06.2014
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2014/10/10062014
FY17 City Manager Budget Message & Hearing Schedule
The FY17 Budget sets a bold agenda for the City that closely links with the priorities established by the City Council. Cambridge is a place where families should thrive – through creating and preserving affordable housing, offering diverse learning opportunities, and advancing sustainability efforts to ensure that our community remains equitable, vibrant, and resilient for generations to come.
/news/2016/04/fy17budgetmessage
Director's Update, December 24, 2023
Hive Teen Hangout, Kids' Paint Workshop, Family Movie Night, and More!
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/newsandannouncements/2023/12/directorsupdate,december2...
Upcoming Business Development Workshops
The Economic Development Division works with the Cambridge Community Television (CCTV), Center for Women & Enterprise, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SCORE Boston, and local organizations to provide business development programs and services to Cambridge residents, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
/news/2020/08/businessdevelopmentworkshops
Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools Public Art
A beloved apple tree will sprout new life through the process of tree grafting and mature pin oaks will be transformed into interactive sculptures as part of a public art project from the firm IKD that is planned for the City of Cambridge’s Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools complex.
/arts/publicart/whatsnew/Tobin
Daily Log 6.26.2022
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 24-26, 2022
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2022/06/06262022
Daily Log 2.26.2023
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for February 24-26, 2023
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2023/02/02262023
Tobin Montessori And Vassal Lane Upper Schools Public Art
A beloved apple tree will sprout new life through the process of tree grafting and mature pin oaks will be transformed into interactive sculptures as part of a public art project from the firm IKD that is planned for the City of Cambridge’s Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools complex.
/arts/News/2021/12/tobinmontessoriandvassallaneupperschoolspublicart
Daily Log for 8.6.2023
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for August 4th - August 6th, 2023.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2023/08/08062023
Daily Log 9.12.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for September 10-12, 2021
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2021/09/09122021
2022 Archive
Photos from the 2022 Cambridge Arts River Festival | Ripple Festival
/arts/Programs/riverfestival/2022archive
Daily Log 10.21.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service for October 19-21, 2018.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/10/10212018
Daily Log 6.12.2022
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 10-12, 2022
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2022/06/06122022
Daily Log 1.17.2022
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for January 14-17, 2022
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2022/01/01172022
Daily Log 11.2.2015
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2015/11/11022015
Pole and Conduit Agenda
Pole and Conduit Agenda
/Departments/licensecommission/Calendar/2015/08/20/poleandconduitagenda
Daily Log 7.21.2014
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2014/07/07212014
Historic Markers
List of sites with honorary historic markers.
/historic/cambridgehistory/historicmarkers
Pole and Conduit Hearing
Pole and Conduit Hearing
/Departments/licensecommission/Calendar/2015/06/18/poleandconduithearing
Director's Update, October 8, 2023
Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure, Tai Chi for Senior, Pemberton Mural Project, Mandarin Classes, and Lots More!
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/newsandannouncements/2023/10/directorsupdate,october8,...
Daily Log 9.22.2019
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service September 20-22, 2019.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2019/09/09222019
Archival Collections
List of available finding aids that summarize contents of archival collections
/historic/researchaids/archivalcollections
Director's Update, June 23, 2024
Summer Reading, Sebastian Junger, Nature Club, Caribbean Heritage Month, and Much More!
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/newsandannouncements/2024/06/directorsupdate,june23,20...
Director's Update, April 14, 2024
Vacation Week, Five Local Poets, Cyanotype Workshop, and More!
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/newsandannouncements/2024/04/directorsupdate,april14,2...
2023 City of Cambridge Department Highlights
We invite you to look back at some of the biggest accomplishments across various City departments over the past year, including Arts, Community Development, Human Services, Public Safety, Public Health, and the Public Library.
/news/2023/12/2023cityofcambridgedepartmenthighlights
Pole and Conduit
Pole and Conduit Hearing
/Departments/licensecommission/Calendar/2015/03/19/poleandconduit
Director's Update, May 19, 2024
Cambridge Cooks, Read to a Dog, Boston Festival Orchestra, and Much More!
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/newsandannouncements/2024/05/directorsupdate,may19,202...
2019 Outstanding City Employees Honored
The annual award recognizes a select number of employees for superior performance, positive attitude, hard work and dedication to public service.
/news/2019/05/2019outstandingcityemployeeshonored
Adopted Zoning Amendments
Listing of adopted amendments to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments/adoptedzoningamendments
Daily Log 12.31.2022
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for December 22-31st, 2022
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2022/12/12312022
Daily Log 12.31.2018
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service for December 21-31, 2018.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2018/12/12312018
City of Cambridge Launches Multilingual Helpline for Free Interpretation Services
As part of its ongoing commitment to language justice, the City's Language Justice Division has established a new public-facing phone number to ensure that all residents can access City services and resources in the language they are most comfortable using.
/news/2024/05/cityofcambridgelaunchesmultilingualhelplineforfreeinterpretationservices