Health Department Recommends COVID-19 Booster Shots
The Cambridge Public Health Department strongly recommends a COVID-19 booster shot for all individuals who are eligible. You should get the booster if you are 18 or older and were fully vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna at least 6 months ago or Johnson & Johnson at least 2 months ago.
Celebrate Arbor Week - Share Your Favorite Tree
To celebrate Arbor Week 2026 (May 4-8), Public Works is creating a Notable Trees StoryMap, and we invite you to help shape it. Share a description, poem, love letter, or other reflection about your favorite City tree.
Summer Reading: Take and Make Paper Masks (Collins)
Stop by to pick up an activity before the weekend. Choose a paper mask template to take home; then color, cut and assemble.
Recommended for ages 4-10, while supplies last. Crayons/markers, scissors and glue/tape not provided.
Nominate a Public Works Employee for Outstanding Performance
This year, the Cambridge Department of Public Works will recognize 4 employees who demonstrated exemplary work performance with the presentation of the "Commissioner's Award for Outstanding Performance" at a ceremony and cookout on Wednesday, May 22, at Public Works.
Nominate a Public Works Employee for Outstanding Performance
This year, the Cambridge Department of Public Works will recognize 4 employees who demonstrated exemplary work performance with the presentation of the "Commissioner's Award for Outstanding Performance" at a ceremony and cookout on Wednesday, May 24, at Public Works.
Cambridge Preschool Program Information Session
Attend this virtual meeting to learn about the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP), which provides access to free preschool for all 4-year-olds in Cambridge. The CPP application for the 2026-2027 school year will be open October 1 - November 14.
Common Victualler Licenses
A Common Victualler License is issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Ch. 140, Sec. 2-9. Every food service establishment in the City of Cambridge with capabilities for cooking, preparing, and serving food is required to have a Common Victualler License.
Sensory Friendly Touch-A-Truck
The Cambridge Police Department and local partners will be hosting a Touch-A-Truck event outside the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Building on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 11:00am - 2:00pm. In recognition of Autism Awareness / Acceptance Month this will be a sensory friendly event.