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Cool Spots are public spaces where community members are encouraged to gather, connect, and cool off. In the first round of implementation completed in June 2025, four pilot locations for Cool Spots have been launched across the City.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) asks residents and businesses to help us collect leaves from sidewalks, streets and storm drains. Collecting leaves from the street helps our local and global environment by protecting our local ecosystem and fighting climate change.

Cambridge City leaders are applauding new proposals to step up critical state funding and policy support for transitioning away from fossil fuels and preparing for extreme weather driven by climate change.

Cambridge City leaders are applauding new proposals to step up critical state funding and policy support for transitioning away from fossil fuels and preparing for extreme weather driven by climate change.

The City of Cambridge, Emergency Communications Department, Police Department, and Fire Departments are notifying the community of a nationwide cyber-attack against the OnSolve CodeRED emergency notifications system, and encouraging users of the system to immediately change their passwords.

Some appliances, large or bulky items require a permit for disposal. Residents must purchase permits from Public Works in advance to schedule pickup of the items.

Stormwater Annual Reports

New AEDs have been installed in nearly every City of Cambridge athletic field, including locations where soccer, football, baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, and golf are played. In addition to an AED, each cabinet will also contain a Stop-the-Bleed kit.

FY27 Property Tax Information and Taxpayer assistance workshops are available.

Agenda of the City Council meeting held May 21st, 2001