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Cambridge Public Library has a social worker who can help in person or over the phone. The social worker speaks English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

Get to know Melissa Young, Enterprise Application Specialist with the City of Cambridge Information Technology Department! In his role, Young works on major citywide software rollouts, including but not limited to OpenGov, the software used for permitting, licensing, and other forms. She supports departments across the City in utilizing these programs and helps departments navigate their technical needs for projects. Learn more about Melissa in this article.

In 2024, the Cambridge Fire Department responded to 16,182 emergency incidents, including 1,148 fires, 7,387 medical emergencies, and 237 elevator rescues. Firefighters played a critical role in major local fires, including a tragic 3-alarm fire in North Cambridge and multiple multi-alarm residential fires throughout the year. Cambridge fire companies also provided mutual aid to neighboring communities 196 times, highlighting their dedication to public safety.

This new department will help support Cambridge’s most vulnerable residents by providing an alternative, non-public safety response to non-violent, and behavioral crisis calls.

The Baker-Polito Administration announced the expansion of the pre-registration to include some regional collaboratives and improved features to allow for vaccination location selection during appointment booking.

This preparation guide has been distributed to help prepare candidates for the hiring, screening and testing for the position of Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher (ETD) with the City of Cambridge.

To help make our community safer, the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) provides free overdose prevention training in partnership with Somerville Health and Human Services.

This update provides an overview of the Community Safety Department, updates on the Department’s work over the past five months, and highlights of its plans for the coming months.

During this week, communities across the nation highlight the impact of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Explains how the Cambridge Historical Commission regulates designated historic properties, describing process to obtain the required certificates to alter designated historic properties and how to obtain a demolition permit.