Curbside Composting
Cambridge’s composting program transforms food scraps into clean energy and fertilizer through an innovative digestion process. By reducing landfill waste, lowering costs, supporting climate goals, and even decreasing rodent activity, composting is helping build a healthier, more sustainable Cambridge—one banana peel at a time.
Celebrating a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving Holiday: Tips from the Cambridge Public Health Department
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, please keep in mind that the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community is to celebrate with the members of your household. If, however you do plan to gather with others outside of your household, please review the current state orders and follow the recommendations below from the Cambridge Public Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on how to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Get to Know Liz Mengers
Get to Know Liz Mengers, Planning and Development Manager at the Department of Human Service Programs, who works behind the scenes to expand resources for Cambridge's unhoused residents. She leads grant support, coordination, and collaboration with community partners to improve outcomes for those experiencing homelessness.
Open Space Map Gallery
Includes maps showing the location of public parks, waterplay areas, off-leash areas for dogs and community gardens.
Spring Street Traffic Calming
The Spring Street reconstruction project includes traffic calming elements to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for pedestrians.
Project Reports
Reports from the City of Cambridge's curbside organics pilot program, and the feasibility study that came before.
Project Reports
Reports from the City of Cambridge's curbside organics pilot program, and the feasibility study that came before.