Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Cambridge Immigration Legal Screening Clinic
The Clinic is held virtually on the third Wednesday of every month. Callers leave a message with their information. De Novo staff screen the messages and assign callers to volunteer attorneys based on practice area and language, when possible. Volunteer attorneys then provide brief advice, screen for immigration legal needs, and refer to additional legal resources if appropriate. De Novo immigration attorneys provide supervisory support.
Mass Ave Planning Study - A Focus on Porter Square
Porter Square Community Meeting - A Focus on Porter Square - January 30, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us for a virtual Community Meeting as part of the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) to review and provide feedback on alternative ideas for the future of Porter Square! This is your opportunity to weigh in on potential updates, including zoning changes, urban design concepts, and open space improvements.
Gold Star Mothers Park
Located on Gore Street in East Cambridge next to the Simoni Skating Rink, this park features a softball field, playground with water play, and basketball courts.
Request Sex Offender Registry Information
The Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) promotes public safety by educating and informing the public to prevent further victimization. SORB registers and classifies convicted sex offenders according to their risk of re-offense and the degree of danger they pose. If a sex offender resides, works, or attends school in Massachusetts they must register. Public release information about a sex offender is dependent on their classification level.
Cycling Safety Ordinance Advisory Group
The Cycling Safety Ordinance Advisory Group advises the City on outreach related to cycling safety ordinance projects and gives feedback on CSO project installation and evaluation.
Retired Police K-9 Kevin Passes Away
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) regrets to announce the passing of retired police K-9 Kevin of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. Kevin first joined the department in 2014 and was partnered with Officer Steve Lyons. Upon successfully completing a rigorous training course for explosive detection dogs, he went on to pass the ATF Odor Recognition test and achieved certification with the International Police Working Dog Association.
Cambridge Open Data Workshop
Explore Cambridge open data and learn how to analyze and visualize it, including with AI tools. Free one-hour Teams workshop, followed by optional Q&A.
Separate Bike Lanes from Traffic
Improve safety for drivers and bikers by moving bike lanes to be between street parking spots and the sidewalk, reducing car-bike interactions and potential collisions.
Cambridge Recognizes Rat Week in Conjunction with World Rat Day
Rodents have become a growing concern in urban environments, and Cambridge is no exception. To combat this, the City offers a free rodent control assistance program for residents of buildings with four or fewer units. This initiative, a partnership between the City and a private pest control company, provides professional inspections, baiting, trapping, and follow-ups within 60 days to help control rodent populations.