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City Services List

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Service Department

Book a Librarian

Schedule a one-on-one visit with a professional Librarian.

Cambridge Public Library617-349-4040

Bridge to College Program

The Community Learning Center's Bridge to College Program prepares adult learners to transition to college and succeed in college-level courses.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Building Permit Plan Review Information

The Inspectional Services Department manages building permit applications that may require pre-approval from the Fire Department located at 491 Broadway.

Inspectional Services617-349-6100

Building Permits

Anyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit. The building permit must be obtained before the start of any work and prominently posted at the job site.

Inspectional Services617-349-6100

Business Personal Property Tax Abatement

An abatement is a reduction in the tax assessed on your property for the fiscal year.

Assessing617-349-4343

Cambridge Alert Network

The Cambridge Alert Network is comprised of multiple services that help keep residents and businesses informed of important City information.

Cambridge Police617-349-3300

Cambridge Arts Grant Application

As part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council Program, Cambridge Arts makes annual awards to support arts and culture in the City.

Cambridge Arts617-349-4380

Cambridge Cemetery

The Cemetery Division is responsible for grave site preparation, burial services, landscaping, maintenance and customer service at the City's 66-acre site on Coolidge Avenue.

Public Works617-349-4800

Cambridge Employment Program

The Cambridge Employment Program provides free employment assistance to Cambridge residents.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Cambridge Ethics Ordinance

The City of Cambridge Ethics Ordinance (2.1118), enacted by the City Council in 1991, sets a minimum standard of ethical conduct for certain municipal officials and candidates for elective municipal office

Election Commission617-349-4361
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