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This year, National Public Health Week is April 3-9. The observance serves to promote awareness and celebrate the work of public health. But what exactly is public health work? You may be aware of public health’s role with COVID-19, but did you know that the work is much more extensive? Public health is about protecting the health of an entire population. For the Cambridge Public Health Department, that means all people who live, learn, work, play, or spend time in Cambridge. Read more about the variety of work we do to support the health and well-being of the Cambridge community.

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

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

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held February 14, 2018

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on December 13, 2025

Meeting minutes of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board meeting held December 12, 2024

There are 14 active community gardens located throughout the City. They are divided into plots and shared by groups of residents.

The Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance lays out steps for non-residential buildings 100,000 square feet or larger to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, and for non-residential buildings with more than 25,000 square feet to reach net zero by 2050.

FY25 CPA Project Request Book

FY2025 CPA Project Recommendations Book