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Join us as we trace the bow-tie shaped boundaries of the city and celebrate cycling in Cambridge!

The College Success Initiative (CSI) celebrated 10 years in 2024, having supported over 360 Cambridge residents in pursuing higher education. Designed to assist historically underrepresented students, including immigrants, first-generation college-goers, and low-income individuals, CSI provides personalized support through dedicated College Success Coaches. The program helps students from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, the Community Learning Center, and Just-A-Start’s YouthBuild program complete associate or bachelor’s degrees within six years.

The Department of Human Service Programs offers afterschool programs for Cambridge children in Kindergarten through 8th grade, designed to develop social and emotional growth. Young people enjoy a range of activities, explore interests, and build friendships. Afterschool programs run during the school year, from September - June.

Expect road closures and traffic impacts on Sunday, November 5, due to the 6th annual Cambridge Half Marathon.

We've made updates to 6 layers and added 1 new layer in our GIS Data Dictionary.

We've made updates to 4 layers and added 1 new layer in our GIS Data Dictionary.

Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance currently or previously under consideration, including proposed text and schedule for action.

Learn more about Earthwise Aware, a nonprofit partner to Fresh Pond Reservation in education and volunteer citizen science.

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.

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.