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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the Cambridge Retirement System is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Board.

Over 1,000 households submitted applications for the City's new cash assistance program, Rise Up Cambridge, within the first 24 hours following the launch of the application period on June 1. This response represents approximately 50% of eligible families in Cambridge, highlighting the strong demand and support for this program within the community.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has announced the opening of a Safety Net Family Shelter at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds Building, located at 208 Cambridge Street in East Cambridge. This initiative aims to provide shelter for families eligible for Emergency Assistance (EA) when they cannot be immediately placed into an EA unit.

Getting around Cambridge for persons with disabilities, on foot or by transit or taxi.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on March 4, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on January 20, 2026

In an effort to streamline processes and increase transparency, the License Commission has created an application for the following requests: one-day alcohol licenses, one-day entertainment licenses, and one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses.

View data from the DHSP Afterschool Lottery Process.

General information about the Cambridge Planning Board including membership and rules.

Step back in time with a theatrical staging about discovery, trust in science, and the importance of civic engagement in honor of the 50th anniversary of the impassioned Recombinant DNA Debates at Cambridge’s City Hall.