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The City of Cambridge and Community Development Department today announced the addition of community solar to its long-standing Sunny Cambridge program. Now all Cambridge residents, regardless of whether they rent or own, can leverage online tools and resources from Sunny Cambridge to shop and compare community solar projects or rooftop solar installations.

Annual Report for the City of Cambridge for Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019)

All recruit firefighters rotate thru the various attack hose line positions, including nozzle firefighter, 1st backup (vent), & 2nd backup (overhaul)

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime featuring Nicolette Nordin Heavey! A renowned folk storyteller, Nicolette invites audiences to participate in creating and sharing stories together. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.

This weeks class (12/2) has been cancelled. Join us each Tuesday afternoon at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker. No equipment needed. This is an in-person program taking place in the Lewis Room at Central Square. Registration is required for each session.

Join Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre for ballet story time and dancing! This event is suitable for all ages. No registration required. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

The Cambridge Council on Aging and Public Health Department (CPHD) have offered engaging programs to support the well-being of older adults, including monthly music jams and cooking workshops. The music sessions, led by Bobby Tynes and Friends, provided a lively space for community connection, creativity, and movement, while CPHD’s collaboration with East End House introduced hands-on cooking classes focused on nutritious, accessible recipes. Both initiatives received enthusiastic feedback, highlighting their positive impact on social engagement, mood, and overall wellness.

There are 14 active community gardens located throughout the City. They are divided into plots and shared by groups of residents.

Some data showing the investments made in FY22 as well as program funding, benchmarks, achievement, and more.

Planning and urban design staff members work on many fronts to help the Cambridge community prepare for future growth and change.