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Meeting minutes of the Cambridge Public Library Board of Trustees meeting held June 5, 2018

The College Success Initiative (CSI) celebrated 10 years in 2024, having supported over 360 Cambridge residents in pursuing higher education. Designed to assist historically underrepresented students, including immigrants, first-generation college-goers, and low-income individuals, CSI provides personalized support through dedicated College Success Coaches. The program helps students from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, the Community Learning Center, and Just-A-Start’s YouthBuild program complete associate or bachelor’s degrees within six years.

New housing construction is happening across much of Cambridge. In 2025, the City Council passed a change to the zoning ordinance that allows more housing to be built, including in neighborhoods that were zoned to restrict new housing before. The goal of this change was to address the housing shortage that has led to higher housing costs in Cambridge and the surrounding area.

The City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department is updating its counter hours to serve you better and improve your overall experience.

Increase accessibility for people with hearing disabilities by installing technology that provides direct audio input to most hearing aid and cochlear implant users in a public meeting space such as a library or City Hall meeting room.

Organizations interested in submitting proposals should submit a one-page Letter of Interest noting the funding category, estimated amount of requested funding, and a brief description of the project to dliss@cambridgema.gov by Friday, July 11, 2025.

Cambridge is expanding access to walking, biking, mass transit, and electric vehicles as part of the effort to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Responsive and interactive versions of content typically featured in our CityView and The Cambridge Life print publications to share additional information, videos, and more. In time, digital versions of other City publications will be added as well.

Did you know that last fall Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) collected 15,000 barrels of yard waste? Thanks to help from residents, that's 833 tons of leaves that didn't clog storm drains or pollute our local rivers and streams. Rake or sweep leaves from paved surfaces (driveways, sidewalks, and curbs) for curbside yard waste collection. Rake early and often and keep leaf piles away from storm drains. Yard waste collected in Cambridge is composted to make rich soil - further reducing our city's climate impact.

Pre-registration Required. The four-week workshop will cover a variety of topics including: an overview of the home buying process, credit & budgeting, obtaining a mortgage, legal issues, home inspections, and an introduction to Cambridge's financial assistance programs. Classes include a combination of presentations by Cambridge homebuyer cunselors, local real estate brokers, home inspectors and loan officers. Participants are expected to attend all four classes and class begins promptly at 6:00pm