Search

The Halloween season will once again bring a variety of fun and festive events for people across the City of Cambridge. Various City departments will host Halloween-related celebrations and activities from October 28–30. From spooky scavenger hunts and outdoor adventures to library programs and opportunities to meet local firefighters and police officers, there is something for everyone!

This process helps ensure maximum hydrant operability & proper water flows for firefighting.

The stubborn fire in void spaces of this large, mixed-occupancy building was contained and extinguished by firefighters

In a rapid, coordinated attack, firefighters contained & extinguished the fire. One 3rd floor resident was rescued over a ladder in heavy smoke conditions.

Cambridge Fire and Water Departments will work together in this process. Engine 1 (Harvard Square area) and Engine 2 (Lafayette Square) will test in their districts first.

Fire was contained to a large 3-story duplex, wood-frame, residence

Innholder Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.

Learn who to contact in order to formally file a police report.

Water Department Description front page

On Thursday, May 29 4-6pm in the City Hall Annex 2nd Floor Conference room, there will be a Public Comment Drop-In Session for the Utilization of FY26 HUD Grants managed by the Community Development Department, Housing Department and Department of Human Service Programs