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  • City of Cambridge Closures and Service Information for Patriots' Day Holiday Monday, April 15

    In observance of the Patriots' Day holiday on Monday, April 15, 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.
  • Avoid Contact with the Charles River in Cambridge Due to Potential Harmful Bacteria until March 25, 2024

    Avoid Contact with the Charles River in Cambridge Due to Potential Harmful Bacteria and Other Pollutants Until March 25, 2024 Public Warning in effect until 10:47 p.m., March 25, 2024
  • Street Cleaning Resumes April 1

    Street cleaning resumes on Monday, April 1 for the 2024 season. Just like last year, vehicles will not be towed during street cleaning operations. However, it's essential for residents to move their vehicles according to the posted street cleaning schedule to ensure thorough cleaning of our City streets. Parking tickets of $50 will be issued to those who do not move their vehicles.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Event Saturday, April 6

    Residents of Cambridge are welcome to join us on April 6 at 50 Mooney Street for our first of four House Hazardous Waste events!
  • Cambridge Celebrates Arbor Week April 22-26

    The Cambridge Department of Public Works invites you to celebrate Arbor Week April 22-26, featuring activities, information, and giveaways that promote the City's Urban Forest.
  • Spring Reminder of Trash, Recycle, Compost and Other Waste Services Information

    With the arrival of Spring, the City wants to remind residents about how to best use the City’s waste services in Cambridge.
  • Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 13

    We are celebrating Earth Day early! Join us on Saturday, April 13, at the Main Public Library, 449 Broadway. Earth Day is Monday, April 22, 2024.
  • Cambridge Launches Storm Stewards Volunteer Program

    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.
  • Kendall Square Construction Projects

    Learn more about all of the active construction projects, including private development and City of Cambridge infrastructure work taking place in the Kendall Square Area. Some of these projects include Galileo Galilei Way & Broadway Streetscape Binney Park, Lechmere MBTA Station, CambridgeSide, 161 First St., 325 Main St. 600 Main Street, Binney Park, Volpe Federal Building, The Foundry, 40 Thorndike St.
  • Work Impacting Magazine, Green and Franklin Streets Beginning Wednesday, February 28

    Upcoming water main work will impact travel on Magazine, Green and Franklin Streets beginning approximately Wednesday, February 28. Please note that all dates are approximate, and are subject to change due to weather conditions, or field conditions affecting the progress of the work.
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