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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is installing 200 new fully enclosed BigBelly bins starting in September 2025 to combat rodent activity and prevent litter. These new bins, which include both trash and recycling stations, will replace almost all of the open-top trash cans currently in the city.

Vehicle Maintenance and Car Washing

The City of Cambridge today announced it has been awarded a $1 million construction grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Dam and Seawall Program that will help ensure repairs of critical infrastructure with the Cambridge Reservoir Dam, Hobbs Brook Gatehouse, and Outlet Culvert. Cambridge was one of the 21 municipalities and nonprofit organizations to be awarded over $5.6 million in grants to repair dams and strengthen coastal infrastructure across Massachusetts. 

Description of the Fresh Pond Reservation Shared Use Plan, with links to the final report, public comments, and fact sheets.

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Enjoy a creative and fun public art form that can help you connect your community!

The City of Cambridge wants to make sure everyone—residents, families, pet owners, and businesses—stays safe, cool, and prepared during extreme heat. Here is a guide to locate places to cool off this heat wave and summer!

Brief overview of the rich history of Fresh Pond as a watersource and open space.

Construction Standards and Operating Procedures

The City of Cambridge is partnering with the Great American Rain Barrel Program to provide discount rain barrels for Cambridge residents.