Dormer Guidelines
Guidelines to help property owners and design/building professionals create dormers that will increase the living space of an attic story while retaining the basic design integrity of the building and roof lines.
LGBTQ+ Fair Housing Event Flyer
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) will present on housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Learn about the types of complaints we typically investigate, possible outcomes, and other resources.
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting
The planning team will share recommendations developed with the community that will help to Make Mass Ave more beautiful, produce more housing , provide more neighborhood amenities, support small businesses, and improve sidewalks and walkability
Short Story Reading Group (Central Square)
Every month we will read and discuss a short story as a group. Copies of the story will be provided, and no preparation is need. This month's selection is "Signs and Symbols" by Vladimir Nabokov. Please drop in!
If you have any questions or story recommendations, please email tmitchell@cambridgema.gov.
Registration is helpful but not required.
Rafferty Park
The City of Cambridge will renovate Rafferty Park in the Cambridge Highlands neighborhood. The design and community engagement process will begin in early 2024, and construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.
Cambridge Sports Night for Girls
Take a break from the cold and get active! This is a fun, free event for families with girls in grades K-5. Try basketball, cheer, football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and MUCH more!
MA250 Event: "East Cambridge in the Revolution" Tour
Discover the overlooked Revolutionary history of East Cambridge on this walking tour, tracing the neighborhood’s pivotal role in the war and its postwar transformation into a thriving hub of industry, infrastructure, and innovation.
City of Cambridge Announces Implementation of Training for Police Body-Worn Camera Program; Cameras Expect to Be Deployed in Early April
The phased rollout of the Cambridge Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Program will serve as a critical step in strengthening transparency, accountability, and trust between officers and the community.
This important initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to public safety and comes after extensive planning, policy development utilizing national models, and best practices in training. The department has worked over the past two years to develop a program that meets the highest standards of accountability while protecting civil liberties.