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I Want To Department

Apply for an Annual Sidewalk Business Use Permit

A business use sidewalk obstruction permit is required if you are a business in the City of Cambridge and want to use an “A” framed sign, sandwich board, display merchandise, temporary banner or use tables and chairs on a sidewalk in the public way.

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Apply for an Excavation Permit

An Excavation and Trench Permit is required if you are excavating or trenching on private property or in a public right-of-way in the City of Cambridge.

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Film Shoot in the City of Cambridge

If you are planning to film in the City of Cambridge, you must complete the Filming Request Form.

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Find a Park or Playground

View our interactive the map to find parks in your neighborhood and across the city.

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Help Cambridge Trees

We need your help to help maintain a healthy, vibrant urban forest!

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Report a Missed Curbside Pickup

Report a missed curbside trash, recycling, compost or yard waste pick-up to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix.

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Report a Park Maintenance Issue

Report a park maintenance issue to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix.

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Report a Pothole

Report a pothole to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix.

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Report a Rodent Sighting

Report a rodent sighting to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix.

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Report a Sidewalk Defect

Report a defective sidewalk to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix

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Service Requests

Enter a service request via SeeClickFix for things like missed trash pickups, potholes, etc., click here