Summer Reading: Block Party (O'Neill)
Celebrate the end of summer with neighbors old and new! We will have free food, games, crafts, bubbles and a clothing swap! All neighbors of any age are welcome.
At 3:30 p.m. we will have a family-friendly concert with music by Music at the Blissful.
This event will happen outside. In case of rain or bad weather there will be modified activities inside the O'Neill Branch.
Summer Reading: Kickoff Block Party (Collins)
Celebrate the start of summer at a neighborhood bash for all ages! Join us for:
Outdoor activities (bubbles, sidewalk chalk, etc.)
Face painting by Color Me Funky
Mini blossom kits to decorate and plant seeds
Refreshments
Sign up for summer reading bingo
In the event of inclement weather, all activities will move indoors.
Fallen CPD Officers Honored at Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025 members of the CPD Command Staff and Honor Guard represented the department as part of the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial’s Thirty-Sixth Memorial Ceremony. The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial is located on the grounds of the Massachusetts State House and pays tribute to the members of law enforcement who have lost their lives in the line of duty. During this ceremony, five members of CPD who lost their lives in the line of duty were formally recognized for their service and sacrifice.
In Memoriam
In memory of those killed in the line of duty while serving the Cambridge Police Department and the men and women killed on September 11, 2011.
Statement Regarding Ahern Field/Play Areas Project
After careful consideration of community input, City Council feedback, and the project's overall goals, we have decided not to install a synthetic turf field or the athletic lighting, which was included to support additional permitted use of the space.
May 31 Weekend Traffic Alert
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to scheduled community events on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Events include the Attic Block Party (affecting Harvard Square) and the Cambridge 5K at CambridgeSide.