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Print Documents at the LibraryPrint Documents at the Library |
Cambridge Public Library 617-349-4040 |
Public RecordsUnder Massachusetts law, every person has a right to access public government records. Not all records are public, and you may need to pay a fee to get them. |
Law 617-349-4121 |
Receive Crime AlertsCitizen Observer is a service used by the Cambridge Police Department to send e-mail and text alerts about crime and other notifications to the various neighborhoods of the City. |
Cambridge Police 617-349-3300 |
Register a Disability Indicator with 911The information provided on the disability indicator form enables a special code to appear on the 911 call takers screen which alerts the call taker that a person residing at that address may require special assistance during an emergency. |
Emergency Communications 617-349-6911 |
Register a Measuring Device for a Cambridge BusinessCambridge Businesses obtaining a new measuring device or offering a new service based on weight or measure, must register the device(s). |
Weights and Measures 617-349-6133 |
Register a Short-Term RentalShort-term rental (STR) refers to the rental of any dwelling unit or bedroom as residential accommodation for a duration of less than 30 consecutive days. |
Inspectional Services 617-349-6100 |
Register an Emergency Health ProfileCambridge residents can create a free Emergency Health Profile to assist first responders in an emergency. |
Emergency Communications 617-349-6911 |
Register to VoteYou must be registered to vote before you can vote in any local, state, or national election. You may register or pre-register to vote in Cambridge if you are a US citizen, a resident of Cambridge, and at least 16 years old. |
Election Commission 617-349-4361 |
Remove My Arrest Information from the Cambridge Police Daily LogThe Police Department is required by statute (M.G.L. c. 41, s 98F) to keep a public log of police responses and arrests. If you provide proof that the court docket has been sealed, our Legal Advisor will review the documentation and remove the log entry. Please send the proof to pio@cambridgepolice.org. |
Cambridge Police 617-349-3300 |
Report a Broken or Defective StreetlightReport a broken or defective streetlight to the city using our online portal SeeClickFix. |
Electrical 617-349-4925 |
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