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| Service | Department |
|---|---|
Notary PublicService page for notary public service |
City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |
Office of Early ChildhoodThe Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC) works to develop an easily accessed, aligned and coherent system of affordable high-quality education and care that begins with prenatal care and extends through third grade in Cambridge. OEC also oversees the Cambridge Preschool Program, which provides access to free preschool for all Cambridge 4-year-olds. |
Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
One-Day LicensesOne Day Entertainment Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Online ServicesView a list of services the City provides online |
City Manager's Office617-349-4300 |
Open Studio RegistrationArtists living or working in Cambridge are invited to participate in the Cambridge Arts Open Studios, held annually the second weekend in May |
Cambridge Arts617-349-4380 |
Order a DetailThe Detail Office is responsible for Off-Duty Employment, and is responsible for assigning off-duty officers to construction sites throughout the City to ensure motor vehicle and pedestrian safety |
Cambridge Police617-349-3300 |
Other LicensesThe City of Cambridge License Commission issues a number of other licenses. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Painting Historic Exterior ColorsThe Historical Commission has a staff person with historic paint color experience who offers on-site consultations to homeowners anywhere in Cambridge to help with the paint selection process. |
Historical Commission617-349-4683 |
Parks & Open SpaceThe City of Cambridge has over 70 parks and open spaces, with all residences located a half-mile or less from a park or open space. |
Community Development617-349-4600 |
Participatory BudgetingParticipatory Budgeting is a democratic process through which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. |
Budget617-349-4270 |
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