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Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and the Dive Rescue Unit have temporarily moved to Station 10 on Hovey Avenue

The Retail Vacant Storefronts Dashboard shows spaces that are vacant and spaces that are under lease but are under construction.

This is a comprehensive four-week workshop for new and existing business owners who want to improve how their business operates.

Photos from winter sampling on Fresh Pond in March, 2014. CWD and CFD staff carefully trekked out on the ice, which ranged from 12 - 14 inches thick. After drilling holes CWD staff measured temperature and dissolved oxygen levels vertically throughout Fresh Pond to check the ecological health of the Reservoir.

The Cambridge Room at the city’s main library holds a treasure trove of historical archives, and since 2010, Archivist Alyssa Pacy has worked to expand its collections to better reflect Cambridge’s diverse communities, preserving overlooked stories and making them accessible to the public. Learn more about Alyssa Pacy in this profile.

Listing and maps of privately owned public spaces required under the provision of special permits isused by the Cambridge Planning Board.

The Cambridge Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit works all year to service the community by enforcing the rules of the road. Our goal is to reduce the number and severity of crashes in the city. Many of the current enforcement programs are a direct response to community complaints regarding speeding and other violations. The Department also spends time educating the public when there are any infrastructure changes, like new bike lanes or traffic patterns. We are committed to fostering greater traffic safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025 members of the CPD Command Staff and Honor Guard represented the department as part of the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial’s Thirty-Sixth Memorial Ceremony. The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial is located on the grounds of the Massachusetts State House and pays tribute to the members of law enforcement who have lost their lives in the line of duty. During this ceremony, five members of CPD who lost their lives in the line of duty were formally recognized for their service and sacrifice.

This newsletter contains information about property tax exemptions and tax deferrals that may help you reduce or defer real estate taxes.

The Community Learning Center's Bridge to College Program prepares adult learners to transition to college and succeed in college-level courses.