Commitment to Public Safety
The City Council approved a budget of $2.8 million for the creation of a Department of Community Safety (CDCS) that will coordinate community driven solutions to enhance safety and wellness through key services and programs targeted at our most vulnerable populations. CDCS will oversee the Cambridge Alternative Response Program and other efforts to supplement Cambridge Public Safety agencies in making the community a safer place to live, work, and experience for all.
What to Read Next
Kids, find your next great read with one of our librarian-curated booklists or a personalized recommendation.
Personal Property Online Form of List
A form used annually by business property owners to list all business equipment, furniture, fixtures and sales inventory for Board of Assessors to determine the taxable or exempt status of personal property and, if taxable, its fair market value.
Neighbors' Guide to Housing Development
New housing construction is happening across much of Cambridge. In 2025, the City Council passed a change to the zoning ordinance that allows more housing to be built, including in neighborhoods that were zoned to restrict new housing before. The goal of this change was to address the housing shortage that has led to higher housing costs in Cambridge and the surrounding area.