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The Crime Analysis Unit carefully reviews all information received by the police department, looking for crime phenomena and trends.

This project will renovated the Cambridge Common and build a multi-use path alongside Flagstaff Park on Mass. Avenue.

On December 22, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration announced further restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, including new capacity and gathering limits. These measures will go into effect on Saturday, December 26 and will remain in effect until noon on January 10, 2021.

Learn about the Friends of Fresh Pond - our allies in conservation and education at the Reservation.

The Cambridge Police Department is leading and participating in initiatives throughout October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

An area in Flagstaff Park is being converted to a meadow in the coming months in an attempt to allow more open areas of the City to be more natural. Adding natural areas to our parks and streetscapes will encourage a greater diversity of plant and insect species.

Governor Baker has extended his closure of non-essential businesses and the Stay At Home advisory through May 18th

Consumer have rights under the Consumer Protection Law (93A). If a consumer believes a business has violated their rights and engaged in some sort of unfair or deceptive practice and after attempting to resolve the complaint with the merchant informally, he/she may decide to take legal action.

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) purchased 31-37 Mellen Street, a 26,000 square foot property, from Lesley University in late December 2025. Located in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard Square and Porter Square, the site is in close proximity to the area’s many amenities including local retail restaurants, and the MBTA train stations and bus transportation. The CHA is planning to create new affordable housing on the sites under the provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).

This multifaceted, multicultural event makes science accessible, interactive and fun, highlighting the impact of STEAM in all our lives.