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Earth day is Tuesday, April 22, 2025 but we are celebrating early! Join us on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Main Public Library, 449 Broadway.

The City of Cambridge is taking another step toward reducing noise and air pollution by officially prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and requiring all users to transition to electric or battery-powered leaf blowers. This initiative aligns with the city’s commitment to protecting public health and reducing harmful emissions.

Property owners/residents are responsible for removing all snow and ice from sidewalks and accessible ramps next to their property following a storm per City Ordinance. Here are some helpful tips to follow.

In observance of the Presidents' Day Holiday on Monday, February 17, City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed, and payments will not be required at parking meters and parking pay stations. The Cambridge Cemetery at 76 Coolidge Avenue will have the gates open from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Presidents Day, however, the Cemetery Administrative Office will be closed.

The Department of Public Works has announced changes to its sewer connection fees that will take effect on March 1, 2025. A sewer connection fee is a one-time charge assessed as part of a building permit, based on the number of plumbing fixtures that connect to the sewer.

City closure information for Martin Luther King Day January 20, 2025

Please see our holiday schedule information and updates for your curbside collections in Cambridge

Public Health Warning in effect until December 14, 2024

Christmas Holiday closure information for the City of Cambridge

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering and gratitude, but it can also lead to a lot of food waste. This year, take steps to minimize waste with these easy tips.