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Request an Athletic Field Permit

Information about how to obtain a permit for using City of Cambridge athletic fields.

Human Service Programs 617-349-6200

Request an Item

Minuteman, Commonwealth Catalog, Interlibrary Loan explained

Cambridge Public Library 617-349-4040

Request DVD of Program

Copies of original TV programming produced by 22-CityView, the City’s municipal television channel, are available on DVD upon request.

22-CityView 617-349-4296

Request Sex Offender Registry Information

The Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) promotes public safety by educating and informing the public to prevent further victimization. SORB registers and classifies convicted sex offenders according to their risk of re-offense and the degree of danger they pose. If a sex offender resides, works, or attends school in Massachusetts they must register. Public release information about a sex offender is dependent on their classification level.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Request Sunday/Holiday Work Permit

Per Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 136, Section 7, a Sunday/Holiday Work Permit must be obtained for any contractor work to be performed on a Sunday or Holiday. SERVICE ADVISORY: The Cambridge Police Records Unit will be open to members of the public, by appointment only, Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited fingerprint services will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9:30-11:30 a.m. Appointments can be made online. For questions or further assistance, please call 617-349-3336 or e-mail.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Research My Family Tree

Various genealogy services are offered by the City Clerk's Office

City Clerk's Office 617-349-4260

Schedule a Research Appointment

The Historical Commission's library and archive are open to the public for research.

Historical Commission 617-349-4683

Schedule a Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Inspection

Inspections must be scheduled in person at Fire Headquarters, 491 Broadway.

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Schedule a Tour of a Fire Station

Station visits for groups can be scheduled at any one of our eight fire stations.

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Schedule an Education Presentation

The Cambridge Historical Commission staff is available to make educational presentations to students in public and private schools in Cambridge.

Historical Commission 617-349-4683
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