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Generally, streets that have been accepted by City Council are referred to as public streets or ways. All other streets are referred to as private/unaccepted. For more information on acceptance and maintenance please refer to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 82, 83, and 84.

Cambridge Public Library to Launch Coding and Web Development Workshop

The City of Cambridge is heartbroken to share that a member of our Public Works Department was tragically shot and killed on July 4, 2026, in the area of Broadway and Norfolk Street while off-duty.

Cambridge’s Percent-for-Art ordinance, established in 1979, has led to the city housing the largest municipal collection of contemporary public art in the region, along with the responsibility of maintaining it. The 2024 exhibition Rust Happen(s): Caring for the Public Art Collection showcased the challenges of preserving outdoor artworks, from rust and graffiti to storm damage, and highlighted the meticulous work of Cambridge Arts’ conservation team. Through stories of restored sculptures and murals, the exhibit underscored the science behind art conservation and encouraged community engagement in protecting public art.

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebration Committee

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee

The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee