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How to protect your home and family from disease-causing pathogens in the event of a flood or sewage back-up.

Leaving pet waste on the sidewalk or lawn allows harmful bacteria to be washed into stormdrains and into our water bodies.

A complete reconstruction of River Street and its connecting public spaces is one of Cambridge’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to date.

Cambridge Street Code helps educate all users of the road about rules, etiquette, and how to get around the City safely.

This new program is aimed at protecting the health of our local rivers and reducing street flooding. Residents and business owners are encouraged to participate by claiming a storm drain in their neighborhood and keeping it clear of debris, particularly ahead of rain events. With 5,800 City owned storm drains in Cambridge, the task of maintaining them is substantial. City crews work diligently to clear storm drains before and after storms, but this task can be completed more quickly with community assistance.

Cambridge Police and members of the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force today placed Brett Parnham, 49, of Lowell under arrest in Porter Sq. on multiple charges related to the distribution of illegal narcotics and unlawful possession of a firearm.

In December 2025, the City Council requested that the City-owned 25 Lowell Street property be evaluated in reference to the Disposition Ordinance. The Capital Building Projects Department and the City Manager’s Office are leading this effort.

Learn how Cambridge Animal Control Officers take extensive measures to ensure sick or injured animals receive the best care and support. 

The Squirrel Brand project includes several buildings, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse to convert the former candy factory into 18 affordable rental units.

Take an in-depth look into the City’s major initiatives for the new fiscal year--from affordable housing to traffic safety.