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An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on September 12, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on September 11, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on September 10, 2026

The City of Cambridge is preparing to launch a major, coordinated response to rapidly evolving federal changes affecting SNAP and MassHealth benefits.

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures this week and weekend due to the Central Square Night Market.

We've made updates to 6 layers and added 2 layers in our GIS Data Dictionary.

This summer, thousands of Cambridge residents participated in summer programs, activities, and events offered by the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP

As the River Street Reconstruction approaches substantial completion this fall, several traffic pattern changes will be taking effect. Over the next few months, workers will install new signage, paving and street markings, including a new dedicated bus-only lane. This work will happen in sections rather than all at once. At the end of construction, River Street will have sidewalks, a parking and loading lane, one general-purpose travel lane, a dedicated bus-only lane, and a sidewalk-level bike lane.

As part of the Port Infrastructure Improvements Project, Clement Morgan Park and the Anthony Paolillo Tot Lot will close for upgrades the week of September 14.

The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) is a publicly-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool for Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds for a school-day, school-year placement. There are additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) programs for some families. Cambridge children who will turn 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2027 are eligible to apply.