Pond Partners
Are you part of a group that wants to volunteer at Fresh Pond? Become a Pond Partner!
Apply for a Curb Cut
Anyone wanting to make or change a cut in the curb of the street, such as in constructing, moving or removing a driveway must first obtain a permit from the City of Cambridge.
Cambridge Civic Assembly on Public Safety Technologies
Cambridge is holding its first Civic Assembly between October - December 2026 to consider whether, how, and under what conditions the City should use gunshot-detection technology, such as ShotSpotter, and overnight video surveillance of public parks in its approach to public safety, including what rules, safeguards, and oversight should govern their use.
Hampshire Street Drainage Area Upcoming Survey Work
The Department of Public Works and their subcontractor, WSP, will soon begin conducting survey work within the Hampshire Street Drainage Area. This work is part of the City's ongoing planning efforts to evaluate existing drainage and sewer infrastructure and collect data needed to support future improvement projects.
Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Ordinance
The City of Cambridge is working to adopt an ordinance that will require new buildings and buildings undergoing a major renovation to eliminate the use of fossil fuels. Making buildings fossil fuel free means healthier homes and buildings and will help Cambridge reach our climate goals.