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As students across the country adjust to new classrooms and back-to-school routines, the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) is thrilled to welcome students of all ages – from preschoolers to adults – back to our school-year programs!

UPDATE 7/28/26: Due to forecasted heavy rain, this walk has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience! Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Amanda Garms! No two weeks are the same in nature, and Amanda will share her insights about what's growing, changing, and blooming in the neighborhood. This walk is not on a paved path. We will walk on uneven terrain, down hills, and over roots. The meeting location for this walk will be at the Fresh Pond Ranger Station at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway. Temporary parking passes can be provided on request. Registration is required. This event can only accommodate a certain number of participants. One registration is good for one person. If you do not register, you cannot participate. Those on the waitlist will be contacted if a space becomes available.

Serves as the policy underpinning the regulation of institutional uses in the zoning code. Assesses the relative impact on residential neighborhoods of institutional uses and serves as a guide to the Board of Zoning Appeal for granting special permits.

This June, the Cambridge Warriors — our undefeated Special Olympics basketball team — are heading to Minneapolis to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games National Championship! Learn more about the team and how to support them on this journey.

In accordance with the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, Cambridge is developing a Phosphorus Control Plan to address stormwater runoff to the Charles River. As part of the City’s stormwater program, Cambridge is working to reduce its current phosphorus loads to the Charles River through a combination of non-structural controls, like street cleaning, and structural controls, like tree box filters and rain gardens. Phase 1 of this plan must achieve the first 25% of the City’s phosphorus load reduction requirement by June 30, 2028.

The Cambridge Small Business Operations Grant is a grant program providing commercial rent, mortgage, payroll relief as well as operating or equipment expenses to Cambridge small businesses as they continue to grow and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Active since 1974, Cambridge Arts is one of the most dynamic local arts agencies in the country. The Cambridge Arts Council exists to ensure that the arts remain vital for people living, working and visiting Cambridge, MA.

The STEAM Initiative has three connected, data-driven math initiatives that focus on math equity through the lens of racial justice. These initiatives span early childhood to Grade 12, in both out-of-school-time (OST) and in-school learning spaces.

E-cargo bikes help City staff maintain our urban canopy. During droughts and heat waves, E-cargo bikes transport equipment across Cambridge to water trees. Purchasing three new E-cargo bikes would expand the City’s ‘water-by-bike’ program.

Green Line Extension (GLX) opened the Green Line Extension Union Square Station in March 2022, dedicated bus lanes and separated bike facilities were implemented in multiple areas, new Bluebike stations were installed, an much more.