Electrical
The Electrical Department oversees street and park lighting, the City’s Fire Alarm System, and City fiber cable network.
Youth and Families
The Department engages with youth, families and the community in identifying problems and working collaboratively on resolutions.
Kiosk anniversary event
Celebrate one year of the Cambridge KiOSK with an afternoon of live music, participatory activities, and community gathering in Harvard Square.
The event will mark the KiOSK’s first year as a site for visitor information, cultural programming, and community connection. Visitors are welcome to stop by throughout the afternoon.
Program schedule:
12:00–3:00 PM: Participatory activities, including screenprinting and a seedling exchange
3:00–4:00 PM: Cambridge Symphony Orchestra ensemble performance
4:00–5:00 PM: Reception recognizing the artists, organizations, community members, and visitors who have helped shape the KiOSK’s first year
Throughout the event, visitors will also be invited to share ideas for the KiOSK’s next year.
This event is free and open to the public.
1648 & 1654 Massachusetts Avenue
In May 2026, the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) purchased two existing residential buildings located at 1648 & 1654 Massachusetts Avenue with financial support from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT). The CHA will convert these properties to fully affordable housing as the existing market-rate units naturally turnover.
The buildings contain a total of 56,614 square feet, including 62 one-bedroom units and 17 two-bedroom units and two commercial spaces. The commercial spaces are located on the first floor of the 1654 Massachusetts Avenue building and are currently leased to Huron Cleaners and Marathon Sports.
Located between Harvard Square and Porter Square in Neighborhood Nine, the buildings are located in a prominent location with near access to local restaurants, shops, and public transit.