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The Cambridge Police Department's Director of Clinical Support, Dr. James Barrett, was recently honored Honored with the Leston L. Havens Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching

Help make Cambridge an even safer community by disposing of any unwanted guns! You'll receive a supermarket gift card for each firearm you turn in, ranging from $50-$200 in value, and help reduce the risk of suicide by accidental discharge, domestic violence and street crime. Bring firearms unloaded with the safety engaged in a bag, box, or case. When: Saturday, June 6th, 2026 ; 10am - 12pm Drop-off locations in Cambridge: Reservoir Church - 170 Rindge Ave Pentecostal Tabernacle - 77 Columbia Street Not Available June 6th: Schedule an appointment anytime in June to have any unwanted guns picked up in exchange for gift cards. Questions: Call (617) 349-6009

Applying for housing can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the information above, there are other programs and housing opportunities that may be available. For more information, please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at: mpensak@cambridgema.gov

The City of Cambridge announced that, after consultation with the Cambridge Commissioner of Public Health and the Cambridge Public Health Department, masks will be required in all City buildings to protect the health and well-being of employees and visitors.

September 12, 2024 Official Recount Results: Representative in General Court, 25th Middlesex District, Democratic Primary

Yard Waste Pickup Days, details

Additionally nearly every member of the department is nationally certified to the HazMat Operational Level.

Thirty-five projects will receive grants totaling $117,643 from Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge’s Local Cultural Council Grants. This grassroots grants program, operated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council across the Commonwealth, supports Cambridge projects including dance, films, music, public art, and theater. They represent the wealth of artistic activity across the city.

The Council on Aging (COA) has a free, accessible shuttle bus service that provides round-trip transportation from a resident’s home to the Cambridge Senior Center (806 Massachusetts Ave.)

As of August 2, the City of Cambridge will offer free COVID-19 testing three days per week, on Sundays from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at 50 Church Street, Mondays from 4:00-8:00 p.m. inside the Cambridgeside Mall, and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. inside the CambridgeSide Mall. No appointment is needed.