Gabrielle Hamilton presents: Next of Kin: A Memoir (Main)
Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Gabrielle Hamilton—chef and owner of Prune restaurant in New York City’s East Village, and award-winning author of Blood, Bones & Butter—for a discussion of her memoir Next of Kin.
Registration is required.
Apply for a Moving Container or Crate Permit
A Moving Container/Crate Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of placing a crate or container on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. These permits are issued for three consecutive days.
Cambridge Science Festival 2026
Cambridge’s family-friendly Science Festival extravaganza returns with over 100 STEAM-themed activities for innovation-enthusiasts of all ages. Join us on Sunday, October 4 from 12-4 p.m. at the Kendall/MIT Open Space for another fabulous afternoon of education and entertainment. Visit https://cambridgesciencecarnival.org to learn more.
Electric Vehicle Chargers
Install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at 3 locations with 10 charging heads. EV adoption is growing steadily as measured by EV charging station data collected by the city. This proposal responds to a strong demand from residents who have indicated a need for more publicly available EV chargers.
Cambridge Public Health COVID 19 Mask Advisory
The Cambridge Public Health Department continues to urge residents -- vaccinated and not -- to wear a mask when indoors in shared spaces. To be extra protective, people who are living with someone who is immunocompromised may choose to wear a mask in all indoor settings beyond their own home.
Apply for a Dumpster Permit
A Dumpster Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of temporarily placing a dumpster on a City street for moving debris or garbage from a construction site. Dumpster permits are issued for a maximum of two spaces.
Cambridge Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunity for Nonprofits
The City of Cambridge, through its Community Benefits Advisory Committee, is pleased to provide an advance announcement for an upcoming competitive round of grant funding. This funding is intended to address critical needs of Cambridge residents by supporting community-based nonprofit organizations that are well-suited to respond.
MA250 Event: "Born In Cambridge" Tours - West Cambridge
Join authors Karen Weintraub and Michael Kuchta for a walking tour of West Cambridge that brings Born in Cambridge to life, highlighting the people, places, and pivotal moments that reveal how this small city became a powerful engine of innovation, reinvention, and revolutionary ideas across four centuries.