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Research My Family Tree

Various genealogy services are offered by the City Clerk's Office

City Clerk's Office 617-349-4260

Schedule a Research Appointment

The Historical Commission's library and archive are open to the public for research.

Historical Commission 617-349-4683

Schedule a Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Inspection

Inspections must be scheduled in person at Fire Headquarters, 491 Broadway.

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Schedule a Tour of a Fire Station

Station visits for groups can be scheduled at any one of our eight fire stations.

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Schedule an Education Presentation

The Cambridge Historical Commission staff is available to make educational presentations to students in public and private schools in Cambridge.

Historical Commission 617-349-4683

See if my lost property has been turned into the police department

Property that comes into the Property Office is assigned a document control number (DCN) and secured in a locked environment. To call the Property and Evidence Unit, please contact 617-349-3380 or email Property & Evidence Unit.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Sign up for CodeRed

CodeRED is an emergency notification system that allows the City to send emergency notifications to subscribers via email, text and phone calls.

Emergency Communications 617-349-6911

Sign up for Daily Email Updates

Produced by the City Manager’s Office, this daily newsletter features City news and happenings, upcoming events and public meetings, and other important community information.

City Manager's Office 617-349-4300

Sign up for Street Cleaning Notifications

Sign up to receive email, text message, or smartphone reminders for street cleaning days.

Public Works 617-349-4800

Sign up for Trash and Recycling Notifications

Sign up to receive email, text message, or smartphone reminders for curbside trash and recycling pickups.

Public Works 617-349-4800
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