Annual Personal Property Filing
Annual Personal Property Filing is a state required form notifying the Assessor's Office of all business equipment, furniture, fixtures and sales inventory for each year.
Wednesday Evening Weed-Out
Love Fresh Pond Reservation? Give back to our urban oasis: volunteer!
The beauty and ecological health of our Reservation requires constant care! Invasive weeds, which threaten wildlife habitat and Fresh Pond’s forests, meadows and wetlands, are a top concern. Volunteer weeding events are ongoing throughout the fall. Beginners are welcome. Learn about local botany and ecology while helping the Reservation! Long sleeves and pants are recommended to prevent contact with poison ivy. Tecnu will be available. Temporary parking permits will be available for free for volunteers coming from out of town.
Wednesday evening weeding sessions occur through September, meeting at the trailer in the Cambridge Water Department parking lot at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway.
Organizational Investment Grants
Nine Cambridge cultural organizations have been awarded $81,000 in Organizational Investment Grants by Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge. The funding program provides $9,000 grants to each nonprofit to support operational costs, sustainability, and resiliency for local cultural organizations that benefit Cambridge residents.
Filming Request
The Film Request Form is for informational purposes only. Most filming requests in the public right-of-way may also require a Sidewalk Obstruction Permit and potentially other City permits as well.
Wearing Face Coverings Safely in Hot Weather
The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Health Department understand that wearing masks or cloth face coverings may not be possible in every situation or for some people, especially during the summer. However, Wearing masks and face coverings are a critical preventive measure, particularly in situations where physical distancing is difficult. Learn face covering safety tips for hot summer days.
Participatory Budgeting (PB) Delegate Orientation
During this PB Delegate Orientation, volunteer Cambridge residents will join the City's Budget Team in learning more about the PB Delegate role. The orientation will cover an overview of the PB proposal development process, volunteer responsibilities and time commitment, as well as an opportunity for volunteers to choose their Delegate Committees and meet fellow volunteers.
2023 Municipal Election Voting Options
Information regarding voter registration, voting by mail, voting early in-person, voting on Election Day, and specimen ballots for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election.
O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)
April's selection is The Prime of Miss Jean Brody by Muriel Spark
A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library.
This month's book selection is also available as a digital audiobook through Libby/OverDrive.
MLK Day of Service Jan. 16
Join in for an afternoon of hands-on service projects that benefit Cambridge and Somerville residents in need. Make fleece scarves and blankets for homeless children and adults. Make Valentines for elders and veterans. Sort food, winter clothing, children’s books. Assemble toiletry kits and emergency room activity bags.