Dog Park at Gore Street Park
Convert part of Gore Street Park (Gold Star Mother’s Park) into a dog park with clear signage, a clean area for dogs to run, benches, and water fountains for dogs and owners.
Second Street Traffic Calming
The project includes reconstruction of portions of the sidewalks, construction of new sidewalk ramps and roadway reconstruction, as well as traffic calming elements to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for pedestrians.
Man Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing in Cambridge
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow have confirmed that Victor Rivas, 51, of South Boston has been arrested and charged with assault and battery, dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury following a fatal stabbing that occurred last night inside of a residential building on Norfolk Street in Cambridge.
Fun Under the Sun: Field Day
The Cambridge Summer Food Program and Cambridge Recreation are hosting a Field Day at Sennott Park featuring many classic field games like potato sack races, obstacle courses, a big parachute, and more!
Fun Under the Sun: Field Day
The Cambridge Summer Food Program and Cambridge Recreation are hosting a Field Day at Sennott Park featuring many classic field games like potato sack races, obstacle courses, a big parachute, and more!
To Build Stronger, Closer Neighborhoods, Cambridge Makes It Easier To Host Block Parties
It is now easier and cheaper to host block parties in Cambridge. The City is eliminating the block party permit fee, providing free party games, and offering $200 cash awards (limited supply) to support celebrations.
Block party potlucks and games bring neighbors together for fun, but the parties also help build more connected, resilient neighborhoods.
Cambridge Celebrates Arbor Week May 4-8
The Cambridge Department of Public Works invites you to celebrate Arbor Week May 4-8, featuring activities, information and giveaways that promote the City's Urban Forest. Arbor Week celebrates the critical role that trees play in keeping our City healthy and resilient. Come meet staff, learn about Cambridge’s trees and get a free seedling!
Cambridge Cycling Safety Ordinance
The City’s Cycling Safety Ordinance calls for the City to build out a 25-mile network of separated bike lanes in the next five years. Separated bike lanes, which generally include space and vertical dividers that create a physical distance between bicycles and motor vehicles, improve safety and create a more comfortable environment.
Aggressive City Goals
The City has set aggressive goals and implemented a series of actions in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to a) prevent climate change from worsening b) and address the inevitable impacts of climate change that we are already experiencing in order to improve the health and resilience of the community.