You may file your claim with the City Clerk’s office by sending a written letter or email addressed to:
Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office
795 Mass. Ave, 1st Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
cityclerk@cambridgema.gov
The claim must include:
1. Claimant’s name, address, and phone number;
2. Date, time, and exact location of incident; and
3. A description of the incident.
The claim may include:
1. Photographs;
2. Repair estimates or invoices.
Please note that street and sidewalk defect claims must be filed within 30 days of the incident and notice of other types of claims generally must be filed within 2 years of the incident.
If you have questions about the status of your claim, you may contact the Law Department at 617-349- 4121, but you should allow at least 6 to 8 weeks before inquiring about your claim. Please understand that the Law Department requires sufficient time to complete its investigation and will respond to you in writing when the investigation is complete.
This is not intended to be legal advice. Please contact your attorney if you have any legal questions.
The Cambridge Law Department does not render legal service to the public. You can contact one of the following agencies:
Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
16 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 742-0625
Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
20 West Street
Boston, MA 02111-1218
Phone: 1-800-392-6164
Greater Boston Legal Service
60 Gore Street, Suite 203
Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone: (617) 603-2700
Community Legal Services and Counseling Center
One West Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 661-1010
Pursuant to the Public Records Law (G.L. c. 66, section 6A) the City Manager has designated Seah Levy as the Public Records Access for the City of Cambridge.
Her contact information is:
Seah Levy
Public Records Access Officer
City of Cambridge
Law Department
City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4121
slevy@cambridgema.gov
You can contact the Office of the City Clerk located on the first floor of City Hall for a copy of an ordinance and a copy of the municipal code or view the Municipal Code here.
The Law Department does not provide interpretations and suggests consulting with a private attorney.
For Cambridge employees, contact the Claims Manager in the Personnel Department at (617)-349-4125.