SNAP and MassHealth Support
Thousands of Cambridge residents are being impacted by federal changes to SNAP and MassHealth eligibility. The City of Cambridge, Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, the Cambridge Community Foundation, and more than 30 community partners have created a coordinated network to help residents understand the changes, re-enroll in benefits if they are still eligible, and other resources to help them.
Cambridge Civic Assembly on Public Safety Technologies
Cambridge is holding its first Civic Assembly between October - December 2026 to consider whether, how, and under what conditions the City should use gunshot-detection technology, such as ShotSpotter, and overnight video surveillance of public parks in its approach to public safety, including what rules, safeguards, and oversight should govern their use.
Waste Management & Policies
Waste management and recycling policies in Cambridge are dictated by Municipal Code 8.24: Refuse & Litter Ordinance. All commercial, nonprofit, institutional and residential buildings in Cambridge must comply with the Ordinance and Rules & Regulations.
USGS Fact Sheet 2015
Updated fact sheet from USGS including information about water quality in the Cambridge watershed