Stories Tagged With "City Services" - City of Cambridge, MA

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City Services

Review an overview on how the Operating Budget is invested across major service areas: Education, Community Maintenance and Development, General Government, Public Safety, Human Resource Development and Intergovernmental.

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City Services

How Cambridge pays For City Service

The City relies on property taxes and many other revenue sources—including service fees, state and federal funding, licenses and permits, and investment earnings—to help pay for the services residents depend on every day. 

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City Services

Building Cambridge's Future

The Capital Budget invests in the long-term infrastructure that keeps Cambridge running. Learn more about what projects the City is investing in.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) works hard to maintain and improve the quality of City parks.

Caring for Our Parks: What Maintenance is Happening This Spring

Find out which outdoor spaces are undergoing spring maintenance.

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Recent Investments and Renovations

Learn about what’s being improved in Cambridge and check out current repair and renovation projects.

Fair Housing Month 2026

This article focuses on how the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability. Cambridge also prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of age, sexual orientation, relationship status, family structure, gender identity, marital status, military status, and source of income.

Cambridge City leaders and staff join together to celebrate being named a What Works Cities Platinum Certified City.

Cambridge Goes Platinum: How Data Is Powering Better Governance

Discover why Cambridge’s achievement of earning the What Works Cities Platinum Certification for the first time is a defining accomplishment and how this milestone shapes a stronger, data-driven future.

Cambridge Police Officers celebrate Halloween with a young resident.

Cambridge Police Earns “Gold Standard” in Law Enforcement Excellence

Explore how the Cambridge Police Department’s commitment to law enforcement excellence shapes the future of public safety and what these achievements mean for the program’s future.

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A Year of CARE - How Cambridge’s Community Safety Department Is Redefining Crisis Response

Navigating difficult times can be scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. Meet another key community safety resource: the CARE team. Learn how they provide you with support and guidance when you need it most.

Cambridge Firefighters respond to a call in the City.

Cambridge Fire Department - A Year of Service, Strength, and Safety

From everyday heroics to extraordinary moments of bravery, the Cambridge Fire Department kept our city safe throughout 2025. Take a look back at some of their most impressive and courageous acts of service from the past year.

Get to Know Phoebe West

At the Housing Liaison Office, West’s work centers around projects, programs, and policy relating to housing and homelessness in Cambridge. She also provides behind-the-scenes support for the Office’s direct service work and helps run the Housed in Cambridge program and organize special interest groups.

Get to Know Serena Franks

Serena Franks, Assistant Director of Operations at the Emergency Communications Department, knows that no one dials 911 on their best day. But despite the intensity, the opportunity to serve members of the community in need is why she loves her job.

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Cycling Safety in Cambridge: Progress, Projects, and the Path Forward

Cambridge has been working toward the Cycling Safety Ordinance’s ambitious goal of installing 25 miles of separated bike lanes by 2026. Review the latest progress.

Council on Aging Staff stand in front of the Cambridge Senior Center

Cambridge Senior Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary

In honor of the Cambridge Senior Center’s 30th anniversary, Susan Pacheco, Executive Director of the Council on Aging, and Alicia Johnson, Director of the Cambridge Senior Center, reflect on the past three decades.

Recreation Staff that support Danehy Park

“The Muscle Behind the Hustle”: Meet the Crew that Maintains Danehy Park

This past September marked the 35th anniversary of Danehy Park. Since the expansive recreational space opened in 1990, it has become a favorite destination for Cambridge residents and visitors. Meet the team that keeps Danehy Park thriving.

Cambridge’s Commitment to Affordable Housing Resulting in Momentum and Milestones

Affordable housing has been a longstanding priority of the City Council and City Manager, reflected in the City’s significant investments and ongoing strategies to preserve and create affordable housing.

Rachel Tanenhaus (center), ADA Coordinator for the City of Cambridge, holds Disability Pride signs before marching with the Cambridge Commission for Disabilities staff and supporters during the Cambridge River Festival parade.

What Disability Pride Means to Cambridge Leadership

July is Disability Pride Month. In honor of Disability Pride Month, Rachel Tanenhaus, ADA Coordinator for the City of Cambridge and Executive Director of the Cambridge Commission for People with Disabilities, reflects on what disability pride means to her.

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Rodent Control Program

The City of Cambridge’s Inspectional Services Department offers free exterior rodent control services through its Private Property Rodent Control Program. Since launching in 2021, the program has helped over 900 qualified residential properties by providing professional inspections, treatments, and follow-up visits. Residents also receive education on effective rodent prevention techniques. The City encourages community-wide participation, as sanitation and shared responsibility are essential to keeping neighborhoods rodent-free.

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Bridge to College

The Bridge to College Program, run by the Cambridge Community Learning Center, helps adults prepare for college by offering free evening classes in reading, writing, math, and study skills. Open to Cambridge residents and select nearby communities, the program supports students—especially immigrants and adult learners—in developing the skills and confidence to succeed in higher education.

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Safe and Secure Car Seats: Made Easy with Free Inspections and Installs

The Cambridge Police Department offers a free Child Safety Seat Installation and Inspection service to help residents properly install car seats, booster seats, and seatbelts. Trained officers inspect seats, provide guidance, and may supply free car seats to families in need, all to ensure children are traveling safely and legally under Massachusetts law.

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Uncover Your Family's Past

Discover how the Cambridge Public Library can help you trace your ancestry with free access to historical records, genealogy databases, and expert guidance. Whether you're just starting or diving deeper, explore how to connect with your past through local archives, city directories, and census data.

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