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Recommendations and Action Steps following the Needs Assessment of 2022

The holidays are right around the corner! Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate the season, the best way to minimize the risk of COVID-19 and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated.

Governor Charlie Baker will file legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergency will be rescinded. Most restrictions, including limitations placed on businesses, will be rescinded effective May 29 as Massachusetts nears the goal of vaccinating four million residents.

After more than 30 years of dedicated service to the Cambridge Police Department, Commissioner Christine Elow has announced her retirement. With Commissioner Elow’s retirement, Superintendent Pauline Wells has been named Acting Police Commissioner. She joined the Police Department in 1993 and has most recently served as Superintendent of Operations.

Beginning July 20, 2026, residents who wish to schedule a mattress or box spring collection through UTEC will pay a portion of the collection and recycling cost, while the City will continue to subsidize the remainder.

The City of Cambridge's Noise Ordinance is governed by Chapter 8.16.

PorchFest is a free, walkable, musical, community event where Cambridge residents host talented local performers on their porches (or patios, or backyards, or whatever), and attendees enjoy the music and the neighborhood.

Enjoy historic barbershop singing and learn to sing barbershop melodies with the performers.

Photos of the 2026 Cambridge Porchfest.

Navigation Games teaches orienteering as a fun way to get exercise and use your brain.