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The shelter, part of the Commonwealth’s Emergency Assistance Family Shelter system, is designed for eligible families in Massachusetts who are experiencing homelessness (eligible families must have children under 21 years of age and/or individuals who are pregnant) to stay while they work with case managers to find and move into stable, permanent housing.

Webpage for the Cambridge Safe Routes to School program to support and encourage students who wish to walk or bike to school.

Continued implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) guides development of Cambridge’s tree assets and enables the City to expand the urban forest canopy and be more resilient to climate change. In FY22, Public Works reached the UFMP ecommendation of planting 1,000 trees annually. To increase long-term survival of newly planted trees, Public Works has improved pre-planting soil preparation and post-planting aftercare. In fall 2021, over 10 tons of soil from composted yard waste was used to plant 475 trees. Miyawaki Microforest.

Eligible veterans, spouses, and parents are qualified for the following exemptions if they meet the minimum requirements as set forth below.

Cambridge installed the second phase of a project that added quick-build separated bike lanes and raised pedestrian islands on Brattle Street.

There are thirteen (13) active community gardens located throughout the City, serving as areas of beautification, vegetable production, and meeting places.

Cambridge Police welcomed three new officers and their families at a swearing-in ceremony held at 9 a.m., Friday, January 5th.

The Office of Early Childhood offers events, resources, and tools to help early childhood educators in Cambridge advance professionally

Internet access is an essential right. Adding free WiFi to Columbia Park will enable people to access information for school and work.

The City is providing details on the termination of a contract with Flock Safety, which manufacturers and manages automatic license plate readers.