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The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project has begun treating Cambridge catch basins with mosquito larvicide to help control West Nile Virus

The City of Cambridge has updated its Wastewater and Storm water Drainage Use Regulations and Land Disturbance Regulations effective June 30th.

On Monday, June 28th, The Cambridge City Council passed an amendment to the Tree Protection Ordinance changing diameter and mitigation guidelines under the current ordinance. For any Significant Tree removal, a permit is required from the City Arborist and subject to rules and regulations under City of Cambridge’s Tree Protection Ordinance, Title 8, Chapter 8.66, of the City’s Municipal Code.

In observance of the Fourth of July Independence Day holiday, City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, July 5 and curbside collection of trash, recycling, compost and yard waste will be suspended, and one day behind for the rest of the week.

This light color coating improves reflectivity and lowers absorption of heat from the sun.

The City of Cambridge’s Department of Public Works has a comprehensive storm water management program to improve the quality of the Charles River and Alewife Brook. As part of this program, it has released an informational video to highlight ongoing efforts to keep the City’s receiving waters clean as part of its Stormwater Program.

In observance of Juneteenth, City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed on Friday, June 18. Cambridge Public Library will also be closed on Saturday, June 19.

The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Cambridge for 2021 will be held on Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 65 Waverly Street. Additional 2021 dates include August 21 and October 30.

The City of Cambridge Parks Department has scheduled the following maintenance repairs to hardcourt surfaces. These repairs are weather permitting. If inclement weather transpires, alterations to the schedule will be made.

In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 31, curbside collection of trash, recycling, compost and yard waste will be suspended and will be one day behind for the remainder of the week. Street cleaning will not occur on Monday, May 31.