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Although mask orders are no longer in effect, many people in Cambridge continue to mask up in indoor settings and on public transportation. The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) strongly supports this practice! We are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases both regionally and in the city, and taking measures to protect yourself is a smart choice.

Palmer Street is getting a makeover! In an effort to transform this Harvard Square alley into a more active and welcoming public space, the City is introducing colorful tables and chairs, playful magnetic poetry boards, a public piano, plantings, and an artistic canopy.

Cambridge Public Library will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to our programs, resources, and services.

Landing page for the Cambridge Public Library's Strategic Planning Process

Overview of the application process for LTCs and FIDs.

Update 3/7/2026 - This individual has been located safely.

Minutes of the public meeting of the Cambridge Historical Commission on June 27, 2019

Public regular meeting of the Cambridge American Freedmen Commission, held online on Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30-8:30 PM. This meeting will be remote for the public and hybrid for commissioners.

The Consumers’ Council hosts A1 Datashred for a free public document shredding event

Get to Know Shamsher Bam, a public health nurse with the Cambridge Public Health Department, who sees building trust as central to his work. For him, that means meeting residents where they are, sharing information, and strengthening connections that keep the community healthy.