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Once your recycling is collected curbside in Cambridge, the City’s collection contractor drives the recycling to their recycling processor, Casella, located in Charlestown. In June 2023, Casella upgraded their processing facility with completely new equipment. The upgrades will accommodate trends in the recycling industry, and increase efficiency through the use of robotics, artificial intelligence. The Charlestown facility is among the largest in the US, processing up to 240,000 tons of recycling per year.

Police Review and Advisory Board meeting held on February 24 2016

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on April 29, 2026

The City Manager’s Outstanding Employee Awards program recognizes employees nominated by peers, department leaders, and/or members of the community for superior performance, positive attitude, hard work, and dedication to public service. The Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service is a distinguished recognition given to leaders who display extraordinary qualities in the workplace and dedication to community service.

Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 148 sec. 13 & 56. It takes approximately four to six weeks for the application to be processed, and if approved, the license to be issued.

On posted streets, the speed limit is 20 mph.

Step back in time with a theatrical staging about discovery, trust in science, and the importance of civic engagement in honor of the 50th anniversary of the impassioned Recombinant DNA Debates at Cambridge’s City Hall.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on May 21, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on May 24, 2026

The Ethiopian Elder Group is creating a welcoming space where older adults who immigrated from Ethiopia can build friendships, access resources, and strengthen their independence in Cambridge. Learn how this community-led initiative, led by CEOC's Yemi Kibret and supported by City and nonprofit partners, has grown into a thriving program connecting more than 30 elders through education, wellness, and cultural celebration.