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The primary purposes of the Advisory Board are to oversee the general stewardship of Fresh Pond Reservation in accordance with the Master Plan and to maintain collaborative relationships among City departments and user groups that impact the Reservation. The Advisory Board also provides a forum for public discussion and evaluation of proposals for land-use and land-management projects.

The City of Cambridge offers residential curbside collection of Yard Waste from April 1 through December 31. Yard waste is banned from all landfills and incinerators in Massachusetts. This includes all leaves, grass, plants, shrub pruning and twigs. Place them on to the curb on your regular collection day by 7am or after 6pm the night before.

2011 report exploring the existing character and quality of life in Central Square and needed to ensure and enhance the future social, economic, and residential vitality and viability of the Square.

Meeting minutes of the License Commission General Hearing held July 11th, 2016

Biannual City newsletter mailed to residents

Meeting minutes of the Conservation Commission meeting held January 23, 2023

Meeting minutes of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting held January 5th, 2009

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.

Meeting minutes of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting held January 12, 2026

Hot weather and extreme heat can cause serious illness and can even be life-threatening. Heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke and dehydration, can occur. During heat waves, Cambridge Police Officers will distribute cold bottles of water to residents in need while they are out on patrol.