Early Morning Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Being Investigated
Officers from the Cambridge Police, Harvard University Police and State Police along with Cambridge Fire and Pro EMS responded to the scene of a fatal single vehicle motor vehicle crash that occurred just before 4 a.m. in the area of 1270 Massachusetts Avenue earlier this morning.
Candle Safety
Make everyday Candle Safety Day!
Always be cautious when using candles.
- Keep candles away from combustibles.
- Never leave candles unattended.
- Battery operated candles are always a better option!
CPD's Secret Santa for Seniors Gift Drive is Back for Its 18th Year
As you begin your holiday shopping or if you’re preparing in advance of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and/or Cyber Monday, the Cambridge Police Department wants to encourage residents and businesses to once again consider supporting the “Secret Santa for Seniors” gift drive. Now in its 18th year, the gift drive brings gifts and joy to seniors who may not have any remaining family members or loved ones nearby during the holiday season.
Farmers Markets
Did you know that you can find a farmers market operating almost every day of the week in Cambridge during the warm weather months? Use the Farmers Market map as resource for more information.
PB Cycle 1
Many thanks to the PB Cambridge Steering Committee, Budget Delegates, Participatory Budgeting Project staff, City staff, the Stanford Crowdsourced Democracy Team, and all of the volunteers and participants who helped make the City's first PB initiative a success!
Draft Phosphorus Control Plan Now Available to Review
In accordance with the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, Cambridge is developing a Phosphorus Control Plan to address stormwater runoff to the Charles River. As part of the City’s stormwater program, Cambridge is working to reduce its current phosphorus loads to the Charles River through a combination of non-structural controls, like street cleaning, and structural controls, like tree box filters and rain gardens. Phase 1 of this plan must achieve the first 25% of the City’s phosphorus load reduction requirement by June 30, 2028.