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The Cambridge Auxiliary Police Department has been serving the city of Cambridge since 1941. Originally created as a civil defense measure, the Auxiliary consists of volunteers who assist the Cambridge Police Department with traffic and crowd control at parades, festivals, road races, and other city events. The Auxiliary also conducts vehicle and foot patrols during holidays and other times as needed.

The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce the release of the 5-year Affordable Housing Trust Report detailing Trust-funded development of affordable housing from Fiscal Year 2021-Fiscal Year 2025.

A gas fitting permit is required for all work to be performed in accordance with the pertinent provision of the Massachusetts State Plumbing Code and Chapter 142 of the General Laws.

On June 17, more than 100 adults graduated from the Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC). Adriana Posada Hernandez, who came to Cambridge from Colombia, and 29 other people completed the highest level of the ESOL/English Program. Read more about Adriana's journey and impact at the CLC!

On Wednesday, June 17, the Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) hosted its annual graduation ceremony to celebrate 102 adult students who completed programs at the CLC during the 2025–2026 academic year.

The Cambridge Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of two new Lieutenants and five new Sergeants. Promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant: Jonathan Russell Michael Nickerson Promoted to the Rank of Sergeant: Michael R. Morrissey David Porter Matthew Sousa Simon Valentin Brianna M. Yearwood

Learn how to restore biodiversity and help slow climate change — while creating a beautiful garden! Join Amy Meltzer as we discuss the following: The current biodiversity crisis The shared evolutionary history among native birds, insects and plants How your support of those relationships are necessary for the species' survival How your garden can support biodiversity How you can help our Cambridge public plantings thrive This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. The in-person event will take place in the Learning Lab.

Join us for a community viewing party of the Scotland vs. Morocco soccer match! Enjoy free food, face painting, and soccer activities. Be sure to stop by the Afro-Caribbean Night Market presented by the Cambridge–Somerville Black Business Network and celebrate Juneteenth with the Cambridge community.

Explore the 72 projects that have been funded through Participatory Budgeting with the PB Winning Projects Map!

This will be the first public meeting for the study of city-owned property in Central Square.