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How To Apply For Grants
How to apply for Cambridge Arts Art for Social Justice Grants, Local Cultural Council Grants, and Organizational Investment Grants.
/arts/Programs/Grants/howtoapplyforgrants
Community Update from City Manager Huang
Read City Manager Huang's Community Update regarding the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office release of the full inquest report into the fatal police shooting of Sayed Arif Faisal, which occurred on January 4, 2023.
/news/2023/10/communityupdatefromcitymanagerhuang
Cambridge Mosquito Sample Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
State health officials reported on July 9 that a mosquito sample in Cambridge had tested positive for West Nile virus. The virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The risk of West Nile virus infection in Cambridge remains “low,” according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Low risk means an infection of West Nile virus is unlikely.
/news/2024/07/cambridgemosquitosampletestspositiveforwestnilevirus
City of Cambridge Celebrates Juneteenth With Events and Programming
In advance of Juneteenth – a day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, the Mayor’s Office, Cambridge Public Library, Arts Council, Cambridge Juneteenth Committee, and a number of community organizations have come together to collaborate on a range of events, including a parade and music celebration!
/news/2025/06/cityofcambridgecelebratesjuneteenthwitheventsandprogramming
Daily Log for 06.24.2024
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/06/06242024
Small Business Compost Program Expansion
Beginning November 1, 2022, commercial generators that produce more than 1,000 lbs of food waste per week will be required to reduce or divert their food waste going into the trash. To assist small businesses in Cambridge with this state regulation, the service and carts will be provided by the city at no cost to the participating businesses. Weekly collection is anticipated to start on October 24, 2022.
/Departments/publicworks/news/2022/08/smallbusinesscompostprogramexpansion
Don’t Fall For Winter Utility Scams
The City of Cambridge is urging residents to stay vigilant against an uptick in utility-related scams that often target households during colder months. Find specific tips and guidance on how to stay safe here.
/Departments/officeofsustainability/News/2025/12/don’tfallforwinterutilityscams
Daily Log for February 2, 2026
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on February 2, 2026
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2026/02/02022026