Traffic Signals for Cyclists
Navigating intersections can be dangerous while riding a bike. Adding bike signals to busy intersections that already have traffic signals will help cyclists safely cross intersections at a reasonable cost to the city.
Starting a Small Business workshop series (Central Square)
Ready to Level Up Your Business? Join Our 4-Week Workshop!
Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, this workshop is for you! Over four weeks, we'll give you the practical skills to make your business run even better. We'll focus on what you need to learn to succeed. This isn't just theory – it's the stuff you need to know to build a strong business. Think of this as your essential business toolkit. If you're new to the business world, we'll give you the confidence and know-how to get started and grow.
Workshop 1: Foundation and Idea Validation - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Key Principles of Entrepreneurship: Discussing business ownership, risk, and mindset
Developing and Validating Your Idea: Identifying problems, solutions, and testing the market
Understanding the Fundamentals of Customer Service: Core concepts for enhancing customer experiences
Introductory Ideas in Marketing and E-commerce: Brief overview of digital presence and sales channels.
Please register here.
If you have any questions or issues with registration, contact Tyrone Fells at 617-349-7223 or tfells@cambridgema.gov.
Meals Program
The City of Cambridge announced that it is extending its successful program for feeding homeless residents with meals provided by local food establishments through October 3, 2021. In March 2020, the City launched an innovative project to contract with local restaurants to provide food to the City’s homeless community during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Homebuyer Resources
The Community Development Department's Housing Division offers programs and resources to assist interested first-time homebuyers through every step of the homebuying process.
Yard Waste Pick Up
The City offers free weekly collection of yard waste, April 1-December 31 for residents with recycling collection from the City. Yard waste is banned from landfills and incinerators in Massachusetts. Leaves and other yard waste that fall on your property should be gathered as needed. Leaves and twigs on sidewalks and curbs adjacent to your property are the responsibility of the property owner to collect and set out as yard waste.
Laundry Access in Public Schools ($50,000)
Renovate a space in a Cambridge Public School and install washers and dryers for students who do not have easy access to laundry services at home, to use for their clothing and necessities.
Finding a High Quality Mask
As masking requirements begin to relax in Massachusetts, many people will still choose to mask up in certain places and situations. While the City of Cambridge mask requirement for indoor public places ends on March 13, 2022, masks will continue to be required on public and private transportation and in healthcare facilities and other specified settings .