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In order to give drivers greater flexibility and improve the City’s service offerings, Cambridge has added PayByPhone to its suite of parking payment options.

After more than 30 years of dedicated service to the Cambridge Police Department, Commissioner Christine Elow has announced her retirement. With Commissioner Elow’s retirement, Superintendent Pauline Wells has been named Acting Police Commissioner. She joined the Police Department in 1993 and has most recently served as Superintendent of Operations.

Learn more about the Cambridge Police Cadet Program, what it takes to become a Cadet, the requirements, the application and selection process, benefits, background on the Department, and more.

Bring a stuffed animal to the Library for a fun story time! Tuck your animal in, wish them sweet dreams, and read them a good night story. Come back on Tuesday 8/4 (or later) to pick up your friend and find out what adventures they had! Please make sure to bring an animal you are comfortable leaving overnight. This program is recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required.

How do you build community, strengthen connections among neighbors, and showcase creativity to make a healthier—and more fun—Cambridge? Block parties. 

The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) recently identified 32 cases likely connected to a children’s summer program in Cambridge. Of these cases, 20 were among students attending the program (all under age12); 3 were among staff and interns; and 9 were among household contacts of staff and students. Children and staff in the summer program were following proper mitigation measures, including wearing masks and washing their hands frequently. Several cases associated with the cluster were sequenced and identified as Delta variant cases.

After the Israel-Hamas war broke out in October of 2023, Cambridge has seen a significant number of protests.

Many Community Engagement Team Outreach Workers got their start as Community Learning Center students. As CET marks 20 years serving Cambridge residents, discover how the CLC has shaped its work from the beginning — and how CLC students continue building careers helping their communities access resources, education, and opportunity.

This edition of The Cambridge Life will provide an overview of major initiatives as well as so much of the other climate work that are happening across the City. You’ll also learn about what the City is doing to support residents and businesses, how you can make your voice heard, and actions you can take to make a difference.

Cambridge Fire and Water Departments will work together in this process. Engine 1 (Harvard Square area) and Engine 2 (Lafayette Square) will test in their districts first.