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The City of Cambridge is seeking to fill vacancies on the Cambridge Conservation Commission and Commission on the Status of Women. Applications for both Commissions are due on January 9.

On July 16, 2024, at 9:13PM, Cambridge Police units responded to the area of 131 Harvard Street after an area patrol unit heard what appeared to be gun shots.

The Winter Classic 5K will take place on Sunday, December 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. at University Park Commons near Central Square, causing brief road closures and traffic impacts in the area.

In 2024, the Urban Forestry Division of Cambridge Public Works planted 1,250 new trees and removed 5,000 square feet of pavement to create better planting conditions, enhancing the city's green infrastructure. The Division maintained a strong tree survival rate, with only 3.5% mortality for spring plantings, and expanded community engagement through the revamped Cambridge Urban Forest Friends newsletter, which saw over 105% subscriber growth. Residents can support the city's urban forest by becoming an Urban Forest Friend or subscribing to the newsletter.

Jayson Wilson, who was wanted in connection with a July 9 hit-and-run crash on Vassar Street in Cambridge, was arrested Monday, August 17, at approximately 8:40 a.m. in Everett.

The final Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in 2026 will be on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., at 50 Mooney St. This event is for Cambridge residents only.

On June 9 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, CDOT will host a drop-in project open house in front of the Whitehead Institute for the 2026 Main Street Safety Improvement Project.

This visit was conducted as the Cambridge Community Safety Department’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team finalizes its preparations to begin responding to select 9-1-1 calls this spring.

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of street closures and travel impacts on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. due to the Spring Classic 5K.

The third of four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days in 2026 will be on Saturday, August 29th from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., at 50 Mooney St. This event is for Cambridge residents only.