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Partial Roadway Paving Enhancements Scheduled Beginning May 5

The Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) invites you to help the community reduce trash this Spring through the Move-Out Waste Reduction Pilot and Free Store.

The Public Planting Committee is charged with the responsibility of promoting and improving the quality and diversity of plantings throughout all areas of Cambridge. This includes reviewing planting plans for new public work in the city; advising the city on effective maintenance of public plantings; supporting the role of the Urban Forestry Division of the Cambridge Public Works Department; and encouraging interest in public plantings in all neighborhoods.

City to Plant Third Miyawaki Miniforest at Peabody Elementary School.

The City of Cambridge is partnering with the Great American Rain Barrel Program to provide discount rain barrels for Cambridge residents.

Combined Sewer Overflow Control Measures to Improve Water Quality of Alewife Brook and Charles River

City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed and payments will not be required at City of Cambridge parking meters and parking meter pay stations.

This year, the Cambridge Department of Public Works will recognize 4 employees who demonstrated exemplary work performance with the presentation of the "Commissioner's Award for Outstanding Performance" at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, at Public Works.

The City of Cambridge will increase fees for public use of City-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations beginning April 15, 2025.

The Cambridge Department of Public Works invites you to celebrate Arbor Week April 28-May 3, featuring activities, information and giveaways that promote the City's Urban Forest.