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After careful consideration of community input, City Council feedback, and the project's overall goals, we have decided not to install a synthetic turf field or the athletic lighting, which was included to support additional permitted use of the space.

Acting on recommendations from the City Manager’s Office, the License Commission has authorized the sale of alcohol-to-go for permitted businesses within designated open container districts/public consumption zones and a maximum one-hour extension of alcohol operating sales for approved bars and restaurants.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on June 5, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on June 4, 2026

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to scheduled community events on June 13 and 14, 2026.

Cambridge residents can register for swimming lessons, yoga, Zumba and more beginning Monday, June 15 at 5 p.m.

This Major Project is progressing on Schedule and is approaching the Final Stages

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Cambridge Acting Police Commissioner Pauline Wells and Somerville Chief of Police Shumeane Benford have announced that four individuals have been charged in connection with their alleged participation in an operation to deal illicit narcotics in the Greater Boston area including in the communities of Cambridge and Somerville.

City of Cambridge Leaders joined nonprofit partner Just A Start for a community celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 52 New Street.

Firefighters are reviewing basic fire attack skills at the East Cambridge Fire Traning Facility