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Robert Lowe, Superintendent of Operations at the Cambridge Police Department, was recognized this week by the Harvard Square Business Association at their annual meeting with the “Public Service Award” for his dedicated service to the community.

The Cambridge Council on Aging offers a Veterans and Friends Support Group. Open to Cambridge veterans ages 60 and older, the support group meets monthly at the Cambridge Senior Center. Read an interview with Dee Cannon, the group's founder and moderator, to learn more about the value that the Veterans and Friends Support Group provides to older adults and their loved ones.

The City of Cambridge is proud to announce the release of the Cemetery Master Plan, a comprehensive vision designed to extend the active operations of the Cambridge Cemetery while transforming it into a landscape and cultural resource with broad community appeal. Developed collaboratively by the Cambridge Cemetery and Department of Public Works staff, along with the Cambridge Cemetery Advisory Board, this plan represents the collective input of Cambridge residents, including former City officials, pastors, funeral home directors, and other community representatives. The Cemetery Master Plan outlines a series of strategic recommendations organized under three key goals and guiding principles.

We are excited to announce that Phase 1 of the renovations to Sennott Park, located at 305 Broadway, have been completed. The basketball courts, tot lot, fitness center, and a portion of the landscaped loop path are now open for all to enjoy. The water play area has also been completed, but the water is turned off for the season.

Learn the rules of the road for biking in an urban setting.

Experience the high energy performance and a hands-on chance to try out the drums, learn traditional dance, and celebrate the obon festival season.

The City of Cambridge invites you to learn more about the plans for the City-owned space at 135 Sherman St. on Tuesday, June 23, 5-7 p.m. on-site at the 135 Sherman St. lot.

On January 23, 2023, the City of Cambridge adopted the commonwealth of Massachusetts's new Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, joining the communities of Brookline and Watertown. The code, which goes into effect in Cambridge on July 1, 2023, is to support the City's Net zero goals.

The City of Cambridge announced that all City-sponsored community events, events permitted for the use of City parks, or other City-sponsored public gatherings will be cancelled through October 26, 2020, or postponed to a later date. All prior approvals for events or gatherings are revoked. The City Manager’s Office is collaborating with the City’s COVID-19 Expert Advisory Panel, the Commissioner of Public Health, and the Cambridge Public Health Department to evaluate and determine what Halloween activities will be allowed in the City. Further guidance on Halloween activities in the City to be announced the week of October 12.

In the latest effort by Cambridge Police to increase the department’s accessibility and communication with the public, CPD has released a smartphone application that will connect users directly to the Cambridge Police Department from their smartphone