What Ideas Do You Have to Improve Cambridge?
The City of Cambridge has launched the 13th Participatory Budgeting process. Members of the community have until October 11 to submit ideas for projects to improve Cambridge and be part of next year’s FY28 Budget.
2024 Resident Parking Permit Photo Contest
Submit your images depicting City buildings, landmarks, and the beauty of Cambridge to the 2024 Cambridge Resident Parking Permit contest. The winning photo will be featured in the 2024 Resident Parking Permit sticker.
Costume Swap! All Ages (O'Neill)
Shop our community swap for free spooky season costumes for all ages!
Drop gently worn costumes off at the O'Neill Branch @ 70 Rindge Avenue from Monday September 28-Friday October 2. Items must be clean and delivered to a staff member during open hours. No shoes or pretend weapons please.
Summer Kickoff Party!
Stop by Joan Lorentz Park to kick off summer with a live performance from Crocodile River Music, arts and crafts, free ice cream, and more! Pick up your Summer Reading bingo board and learn more about special events happening all summer long. Bring a chair, food, and loved ones to celebrate the summer! All ages are welcome!
Members Sought for Cambridge Public Art Commission
The Cambridge Public Art Commission helps guide the implementation of the Public Art Ordinance and the Art Gifts and Donation Policy, and advises on the overall direction of the City of Cambridge’s Public Art Program.
Water Fountains in Every Park
Install new water fountain/bottle-fillers at up to 9 parks that lack drinking water fixtures. If this initiative wins, funding will be complete for water fountain installation in most of the City owned parks.
Join Black History Stroll Feb. 4
Join Cambridge City Councilor E. Denise Simmons for the 2023 Black History Stroll, touring the Cambridge Museum of History and Culture’s exhibition of 15 posters recognizing people of color who blazed trails in Cambridge.
In Memoriam
In memory of those killed in the line of duty while serving the Cambridge Police Department and the men and women killed on September 11, 2011.
Housing Department
Homepage for the City of Cambridge's Housing Department. The page covers services and programs offered by the department. This includes affordable housing information, homelessness and eviction-prevention resources, and general housing resources.