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| Service | Department |
|---|---|
Online ServicesView a list of services the City provides online |
City Manager's Office617-349-4300 |
Open Studio RegistrationArtists living or working in Cambridge are invited to participate in the Cambridge Arts Open Studios, held annually the second weekend in May |
Cambridge Arts617-349-4380 |
Order a DetailThe Detail Office is responsible for Off-Duty Employment, and is responsible for assigning off-duty officers to construction sites throughout the City to ensure motor vehicle and pedestrian safety |
Cambridge Police617-349-3300 |
Other LicensesThe City of Cambridge License Commission issues a number of other licenses. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Painting Historic Exterior ColorsThe Historical Commission has a staff person with historic paint color experience who offers on-site consultations to homeowners anywhere in Cambridge to help with the paint selection process. |
Historical Commission617-349-4683 |
Parks & Open SpaceThe City of Cambridge has over 70 parks and open spaces, with all residences located a half-mile or less from a park or open space. |
Community Development617-349-4600 |
Participatory BudgetingParticipatory Budgeting is a democratic process through which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. |
Budget617-349-4270 |
Pay or View Bill OnlinePay or View real estate, motor vehicle excise, personal property, water bills, Municipal Lien Certificates, and Vital records online. |
Finance617-349-4220 |
Personal Tax ExemptionsThe laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provide for real estate tax relief for certain people. |
Assessing617-349-4343 |
Planning an Event in the CityPermits are required if you plan to host an event on City property |
Public Works617-349-4800 |
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