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Get Information About Bidding Opportunities

The Purchasing Department implements and administers the purchasing policies and practices of the City.

Purchasing 617-349-4310

Get Information About Cross Connection Control

The City of Cambridge Water Department spends millions of dollars each year to ensure the safety of our drinking water. A vital link in this effort is the Water Department's Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Programs.

Water Department 617-349-4770

Get Information About Sister Cities

A Sister City is an official relationship between two cities that promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding, & cooperation - one individual, one community at a time.

Peace Commission 617-349-4694

Get into a Shelter

Massachusetts offers a 24/7 toll-free, multi-lingual domestic violence hotline that provides access to emergency shelter statewide. Each call is answered by a trained advocate who provides non-judgmental support, assistance with safety planning, and information on options and resources.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Help Cambridge Trees

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

Public Works 617-349-4800

I Want to Get Married

Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office

City Clerk's Office 617-349-4260

I want to Vote by Absentee Ballot

To vote absentee by mail, you first have to apply for an Absentee Ballot.

Election Commission 617-349-4361

Improve My Reading, Writing, and Math Skills

The Community Learning Center helps adult learners improve their reading, writing, and math skills; prepare to earn their high school equivalency (HiSET or GED); or qualify for a training program.

Human Service Programs 617-349-6200

Install a Knox Box on my Property

The Cambridge Fire Department utilizes Knox-Box® key boxes in many buildings in the city.

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Know what happens when you call 911

Emergency Communications Center

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
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