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FY20 Submitted Budget to the City Council

FY23 Submitted Budget to the City Council

Cambridge has adopted policies to encourage and require energy efficient and sustainable buildings as a strategy to achieve Cambridge’s goal to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.

Information about the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) Afterschool Programs Lottery. Cambridge families use the Afterschool Lottery application to apply to Childcare Afterschool Programs, Community Schools, King Open Extended Day, and Cambridge Youth Programs.

In Cambridge it is against the law to deny anyone housing because of their: Disability; Source of Income (For example: refusing to accept Section 8); Family Status/Marital Status; Race/Color/National Origin; Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity; Religion; Age (18 years or older); Military Status

The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) Advisory Board works to increase access to all aspects of Cambridge community life for people with disabilities. CCPD raises awareness of disability issues and promotes equal opportunity for people with a range of abilities, including physical, mental, and sensory.

As part of our Black History Month celebration, the Peace Commission invites you to Step Into the World of Gospel Music through a special concert featuring the Millennium Gospel Choir, presented in partnership with the Cambridge Public Library. Gospel music is a foundational part of Black American history and culture. Emerging from the lived experiences of Black communities, gospel has long been a source of expression, resilience, storytelling, and collective joy. It has shaped American music far beyond church walls, influencing soul, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and the popular music we know today. This concert is offered as a cultural and historical experience, highlighting gospel's role in the Black freedom struggle, community building, and artistic innovation. Through powerful vocals and rich musical traditions, the performance invites reflection on how music has carried hope, resistance, and connection across generations. Whether you are familiar with gospel or experiencing it for the first time, all are welcome to join us in honoring this enduring art form and its place in Black history.

The City of Cambridge, City of Somerville, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) invite community members to a public hearing on the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. The plan identifies projects and strategies to reduce combined sewer overflows in the Alewife Brook, Mystic River, and Charles River.

The City of Cambridge, City of Somerville, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) invite community members to a public hearing on the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. The plan identifies projects and strategies to reduce combined sewer overflows in the Alewife Brook, Mystic River, and Charles River.

Attend this in-person event to understand the changes to work and immigration requirements related to SNAP benefits and MassHealth insurance, check your eligibility, and get help with next steps.