City Assisted Renters FAQ
Frequently asked questions for renters living in units created through the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and who received their unit through application to the City of Cambridge Housing Division.
Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy
The City’s climate change planning focuses on two key goals: lessening climate change impacts by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making Cambridge more resilient to climate change impacts.
Summer Reading: Kickoff Block Party (Collins)
Celebrate the start of summer at a neighborhood bash for all ages! Join us for:
Outdoor activities (bubbles, sidewalk chalk, etc.)
Face painting by Color Me Funky
Mini blossom kits to decorate and plant seeds
Refreshments
Sign up for summer reading bingo
In the event of inclement weather, all activities will move indoors.
Homemade Gifts: Tissue Paper Flowers (Collins)
Join us to craft homemade gifts this holiday season.
Learn to create flowers made from tissue paper. Build a bouquet to take home for yourself or share with someone special. Recommended for children ages 6-12 with a caregiver.
Tuesday, December 9: Paper Bead Jewelry
Monday, December 15: Tissue Paper Flowers
Please note: latecomers arriving after 4:30 p.m. may not have time to complete this project.
Cambridge Preschool Program Application Opens October 1
The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) is a publicly-funded program that provides free, high-quality preschool for Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds for a school-day, school-year placement. There are additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) programs for some families.
Emergency Telecommunication Dispatcher Informational Sessions flier
The City of Cambridge Emergency Communications Department will be holding Informational Sessions for potential candidates on the open Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher (ETD) position. Sessions will include a brief presentation, followed by a Q&A with current ETD’s, and overview of the hiring process and employment benefits.
Chapter 115 Veterans' Benefits
Veterans and dependents whose income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and whose assets do not exceed $8,400 if single or $16,600 if married, may be eligible for Chapter 115 benefits.