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Serving both the cities of Cambridge and Somerville, the Home Energy Assistance Program assists low-income households with winter heating costs incurred between November 1 and April 30.

The mission of the City of Cambridge Committee on Civic Unity is to foster fairness, equity, unity, appreciation, and mutual understanding across all people and entities in Cambridge.

frequently asked questions about engineering, planning and development

The Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program is a complementary grant program to the city’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant. It is a special program helping Cambridge’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) eligible for-profit retail, food, personal services, and creative businesses with a grant up to $10,000 per brick and mortar business. The program provides short-term working capital assistance to support businesses with inventory purchases (perishable and non-perishable), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) purchases or upgrades, and rent payments to enable businesses to open and ensure the retention of jobs after the severe interruption of business related to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

Cambridge Fire and Water Departments will work together in this process. Engine 1 (Harvard Square area) and Engine 2 (Lafayette Square) will test in their districts first.

The Traffic Parking and Transportation Department has released a map of the Broadway corridor to receive feedback on people's concerns regarding safety, mobility, and access to destinations.

Firefighters quickly Contained and Extinguished the Fire

A message from City Manager Louis A. DePasquale on the strength of this City and how departments, leadership, and staff work collaboratively with our elected officials.

Highlights include: the MassDOT I-95 Resurfacing project and the 1265 Main Street (former Polaroid Facility)and the 1265 Main Street (former Polaroid Facility) redevelopment project.

Taxi discount coupons, funded by the City of Cambridge, are offered free of charge to residents with disabilities and older adults (ages 60 and older) in Cambridge.