Cambridge Celebrates Arbor Week May 4-8
The Cambridge Department of Public Works invites you to celebrate Arbor Week May 4-8, featuring activities, information and giveaways that promote the City's Urban Forest. Arbor Week celebrates the critical role that trees play in keeping our City healthy and resilient. Come meet staff, learn about Cambridge’s trees and get a free seedling!
Cambridge Cycling Safety Ordinance
The City’s Cycling Safety Ordinance calls for the City to build out a 25-mile network of separated bike lanes in the next five years. Separated bike lanes, which generally include space and vertical dividers that create a physical distance between bicycles and motor vehicles, improve safety and create a more comfortable environment.
Aggressive City Goals
The City has set aggressive goals and implemented a series of actions in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to a) prevent climate change from worsening b) and address the inevitable impacts of climate change that we are already experiencing in order to improve the health and resilience of the community.
Lechmere Canal Park Committee
The Lechmere Canal Park Committee is comprised of representative of the properties abutting the park and provides advice and counsel to the City of Cambridge regarding the managment of Lechmere Canal Park.
Cambridge Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Natural hazard mitigation planning is the process of figuring out how to reduce or eliminate the loss of life and property damage resulting from natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes.
Hiring Events
The Office of Workforce Development hosts job fairs and hiring events multiple times a year. The events encourage Cambridge residents to build their networks, meet local employers, and apply to job opportunities.
Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund Update
On March 19, Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Louis A. DePasquale activated the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund for Covid-19 to raise money for individuals and families impacted by the virus outbreak. Tomorrow, April 8, the City will be releasing the eligibility and distribution guidelines and application process for Cambridge residents to apply for funds donated to the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund. The City of Cambridge seeks to assist as many people as possible through these funds.
Summer Program Guide
A Summer Guide listing programs and services offered by the Department of Human Service Programs.
CYP Community Friday Nights!
Cambridge Youth Programs (CYP) is excited to introduce Community Friday Nights, a weekly program designed to bring neighbors of all ages together in a welcoming and positive environment. Join us every Friday for an evening filled with engaging activities, meaningful connections, and opportunities to build stronger relationships within the neighborhood and across the city.