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Cambridge Police Policy & Procedures

Fat-Free Sewers: How to Prevent Fats, Oils, and Grease from Damaging Your Home

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.

The Cambridge Police Department is again participating in a number of initiatives throughout October as part of Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Commissioners are expected to attend monthly meetings, participate in subcommittees on outreach and public education, and work with Commission staff on the investigation, mediation, and resolution of complaints filed with the Commission which allege discrimination in housing, public accommodations, employment or education based upon race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, family status, military status or source of income.

The City of Cambridge is taking another step toward reducing noise and air pollution by officially prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and requiring all users to transition to electric or battery-powered leaf blowers. This initiative aligns with the city’s commitment to protecting public health and reducing harmful emissions.

Universal Design playground equipment is designed to be usable by everyone without special adaptations or retrofitting. Let’s go beyond legally required minimum accessibility standards to ensure our playgrounds truly welcome everyone!

Cultural nonprofits active in Cambridge are eligible for a new round of COVID-19 Recovery Grants ranging from $6,000 to $30,000.

People and pets should avoid contact with Alewife Brook and parts of the Mystic River due to the release of stormwater mixed with sewage into the river. The release of mixed stormwater and sewage—known as a “combined sewer overflow (CSO)”—is needed to prevent contaminated water from backing up into homes, businesses, and city streets.