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Newsletter that explains the FY15 tax bill in detail and answers some frequently asked questions.

Facing federal funding uncertainty, Cambridge adds millions to stabilize key services and launch new housing vouchers for unhoused residents.

The Budget process for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) began in the fall of 2022. This was the first Budget that I have prepared for the City of Cambridge since becoming City Manager. It was an amazing honor to lead that process, and much success is owed to the dedicated city leaders, teams, and staff members, who work incredibly hard everyday to maintain and build a stronger, more equitable and thriving City.

Look ahead to the City’s future financial outlook and efforts to preserve flexibility and stability.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is installing 200 new fully enclosed BigBelly bins starting in September 2025 to combat rodent activity and prevent litter. These new bins, which include both trash and recycling stations, will replace almost all of the open-top trash cans currently in the city.

Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process that empowers community members to decide how to spend part of a public budget. In June and July 2022, community members submitted 1,320 ideas on how to spend $1 million of the City of Cambridge’s FY24 Capital Budget. From August to November, over 70 volunteer PB Delegates worked on five committees to research and evaluate those ideas and develop 20 final proposals for the PB ballot.

Newsletter that explains the FY16 tax bill in detail and answers some frequently asked questions.

Review some of the latest housing data about market trends, the City’s investment in affordable housing, and other local housing-related facts.

CPA Project Summary Detail through FY16

Nine projects in total were selected after 10,172 Cambridge residents age 12 and older voted how to spend $1 million on capital and operating projects to improve the community.