Cambridge Submits Interim Action Plan for MBTA Communities
The City of Cambridge has submitted an Interim Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) as required by a new state law requiring communities served by the MBTA to have zoning districts that allow muti-family housing to be built as-of-right.
Earth Day Finished Compost Giveaway
The City of Cambridge will be distributing finished compost free of charge to Cambridge residents on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Joan Lorentz Park, (in front of Cambridge Public Library), 449 Broadway, Cambridge. The rain date is April 19 at same time and location.
Active Investigation Underway into Incident at 8-10 Harvard Sq. Protest
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) is aware of and actively investigating an incident that occurred during a protest in Harvard Sq. on Sunday, August 10th. The incident, which is depicted in a widely circulated social media video, shows a motorist brandishing an axe during an altercation with protesters.
Fun Skate Teaches Skating Skills to Elementary Students
Fun Skate, an annual program offered by Recreation and Cambridge Public Schools, provides weekly skating lessons to Cambridge public elementary school students. This year, Fun Skate expects to serve close to 800 children through a program expansion that includes weekly visits to 2nd grade classrooms as part of Physical Education curriculum.
Horror Book Group (Central Square)
Join Central Square's new Horror Book Club. We're exploring horror in all forms -- classic horror, queer horror, ghost stories, and more! For our first meeting, we're reading Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Copies are available for pickup at the branch.
For questions, contact Ruby: rvail@cambridgema.gov.
Cambridge to Host Sensory Friendly Touch-A-Truck 4-22
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.
Horror Book Group (Central Square)
Join Central Square's new Horror Book Club. We're exploring horror in all forms -- classic horror, queer horror, ghost stories, and more! For our April meeting, we're reading Velorio by Xavier Navarro Aquino. Copies are available for pickup at the branch.
For questions, contact Ruby: rvail@cambridgema.gov.
Learn to Bike On Road Skills Workshop
On-Road Skills is a free workshop designed for adults who already know how to ride a bike but want to build confidence riding safely on city streets. Participants will practice real-world riding skills during a guided ride in Cambridge. Bicycles and helmets will be provided.