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| Service | Department |
|---|---|
Apply for a Business CertificateA business certificate must be filed for any person, partnership, or corporation conducting business in Cambridge under a name other than their own. The form must be signed before a Notary Public and returned to the. City Clerk's Office 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 |
City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |
Apply for a Marriage LicenseTo apply for a marriage license, you must come into the City Clerk's Office with your intended spouse. |
City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |
Apply for Affordable HousingThe Community Development Department's Housing Division addresses the housing needs of low, moderate, and middle-income residents through initiatives that offer affordable housing, especially for families with children. |
Community Development617-349-4600 |
Apply for Dumpster LicenseDumpster Licenses are required in the City of Cambridge and are issued by the Inspectional Services Department. |
Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
Assessing Data ReportsView reports related to ownership, sales history, property characteristics, and assessed values. |
Assessing617-349-4343 |
Baby University ProgramBaby U is an innovative program designed for parents with children pre-natal to age 3. |
Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
Bicycle EducationThe City provides bicycle education to youth, adults, and seniors through workshops, events, and print publications. |
Community Development617-349-4600 |
Bi-Directional Amplifier PermitThe Cambridge Fire Department requires a Bi-Directional Radio Amplifier for public safety radio frequencies in all high-rise and below grade structures. |
Cambridge Fire617-349-4900 |
Birth-8 Parenting Education and Support ProgramsThe Center for Families offers Cambridge families with children birth-8 parenting education and support programs held throughout the city. |
Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
Boards and CommissionsThe City of Cambridge encourages and promotes involvement by residents in the decision-making process through participation on a variety of boards and commissions. |
City Manager's Office617-349-4300 |
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