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Annual Alcohol License fall into two categories, Retail On-Premise for restaurants, hotels & clubs and Retail Off-Premise for package stores and markets. Both are issued by the License Commission in conjunction with the State's Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC). Retail On-Premise is governed by both Massachusetts General Law ch. 138, sec. 12 and Cambridge Regulations. Retail Off-Premise is governed by both Massachusetts General Law ch. 138, sec. 15 and Cambridge Regulations. The process for applying for a license takes a minimum of eight to ten weeks.

Please be advised of traffic impacts from the Bionic 5K and 1 mile road race on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

November Selection: Appetizers! We have selected three books for this month's potluck. Choose one book to cook from (or more than one if you're feeling adventurous). The books: Brilliant Bites: 75 Amazing Small Bites for Any Occasion by Maegan Brown Martha Stewart's Appetizers: 200 recipes for dips, spreads, snacks, small plates, and other delicious hors d'oeuvres, plus 30 cocktails by Martha Stewart I'll Bring the Apps: Bites, Bowls, Boards & Beverages by Marissa Mullen Join friends and neighbors for a potluck! Try a recipe and bring your results or thoughts to share and discuss with other cooks. All experience levels welcome. No need to bring a dish to join. Books will be available for pick up at the Boudreau and Collins Branches during library hours. This event will take place indoors at the Collins Branch - 64 Aberdeen Ave. For more information contact Emily at egonzalez@cambridgema.gov or call the Collins Branch at 617-349-4021.

Earlier this year, Cambridge was ranked #6 of the 50 Greenest Cities in America by Popular Science magazine.

The Street and Sidewalk Maintenance Division maintains 125 miles of streets, over 200 miles of sidewalks, and more than 5,000 curb ramps.

Update 6/17/25: Due to rain in the forecast, this walk has been cancelled. The next bird watching walk will be held on Friday, July 18th at 10:15 a.m. You can register for that walk at this link: https://cambridgepl.libcal.com/calendar/publicevents/JulyBird Join us for a morning walk at one of the most renowned birdwatching spots in Cambridge, Mount Auburn Cemetery! We will help you identify birds, learn birdwatching tips and tricks, and familiarize yourself with migratory birds as well as those that can be spotted all year round. A limited supply of binoculars will be available. The walk will meet at the Collins Branch Library at 64 Aberdeen Ave at 10:15 a.m. We will walk to Mt. Auburn Cemetery together (about a five minute walk). Please try to be on time as we will leave shortly after 10:15! Registration is required. This event can only accommodate a certain number of participants. One registration is good for one person. If you do not register, you cannot participate. Those on the waitlist will be contacted if a space becomes available.

This summer, thousands of Cambridge residents participated in summer programs, activities, and events offered by the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP

Learn about the Community Learning Center's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program for English Language Learners. Classes start in September!

Help the City of Cambridge better protect cultural spaces and identify opportunities to create new ones by answering our Cultural Spaces Survey.

The City of Cambridge is preparing to launch a major, coordinated response to rapidly evolving federal changes affecting SNAP and MassHealth benefits.