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The City Council, the policy setting arm of the City, derives its powers from the City Charter and the laws and Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Our senior residents are the pillars of our community. They have spent their lives building, nurturing, and contributing to the vibrant and diverse city we call home.

City of Cambridge zoning and land use maps

The Human Services Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessments, and funding allocations.

In memory of those killed in the line of duty while serving the Cambridge Police Department and the men and women killed on September 11, 2011.

Join the Central Square BID for a block party celebrating the launch of Central On Air, a new community-driven live streaming platform for DJs, musicians, and listeners alike. Central Square BID is kicking off the summer and unveiling Central On Air to the public for the very first time. The event is on Saturday, June 14th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Lafayette Square, just steps from their new studio at 425 Mass Ave. Enjoy live DJ sets, local vendors, and a first look (and listen!) at their street-level studio and livestream platform. Continue on to the afterparties at Brick & Mortar, Middlesex, and Roxy's. Be part of the energy, music, nightlife, and community that powers Central Square!

Tracking Mobility actions and indicators for Envision Cambridge

Cambridge families and young people are invited to join the Cambridge STEAM Initiative, Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), and The Young People’s Project (YPP) at the Math Playground event — an exciting day of family fun that builds math literacy for all ages! The day will include a range of activities that showcase the joy, fun, and wonder in math experiences for young people and families.

The Street Code is a resource for people who walk, bike, drive, and use public transportation. It describes the rules and etiquette for getting around Cambridge safely.

The prevalence rates of domestic and gender-based violence are staggering. They are issues that impact all of us and also issues that many people struggle to understand. The DGBVPI works to raise public awareness and understanding through trainings, social media campaigns, visual displays, workshops, etc. The Initiative also works with various organizations to create prevention strategies that are appropriate for their needs, setting, and population.