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There are fourteen (14) active community gardens located throughout the City, serving as areas of beautification, vegetable production, and meeting places.

The Cambridge Planning Board reviews plans and proposals under the Special Permit provisions of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, proposes or reviews zoning amendments, makes recommendations to the City Council about proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, and engages in general planning efforts to improve the physical environment of the City.

It’s officially spring and city staff are working diligently to prepare City fields for the spring sports season! While synthetic turf is already being used, the winter thaw and snow melt have made grass fields soggy and vulnerable to damage if they are used before adequate preparation. We expect all fields to open for athletic use by early April.

On Monday, June 26th, City Council voted to amend the Ordinance to include Building Performance Standards for the majority of commercial properties

With the arrival of Spring, the City wants to remind residents about how to best use the City’s waste services in Cambridge.

Report an issue with a traffic signal or traffic sign to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix

Application to submit to apply for a One-Day Catering Permit or an Annual Catering License in the City of Cambridge

Cambridge Street Code helps educate all users of the road about rules, etiquette, and how to get around the City safely.

This holiday season, the City is partnering with local businesses and business associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop local!

Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Tuesday, April 1 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch Library at 617-349-4023.