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Read poems by the winners and runners-up of Cambridge's 2022 Sidewalk Poetry contest.

Winning and runner up entries to the 2018 Cambridge Sidewalk Poetry Contest.

This update provides an overview of the Community Safety Department, the latest updates on the Department’s work, and highlights of its plans for the coming months.

Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship meeting held on January 19

Archive of the 2020 River Festival

Winning poems from Cambridge's 2020 Sidewalk Poetry Contest.

To support Cambridge girls in exploring athletic opportunities, staff at the Women’s Commission and Cambridge Recreation collaborate to plan and host the annual Sports Night for Girls event, expanding each year to incorporate new athletic opportunities and connect with more families.

The Housing Department is updating the program. Current homeowners can choose to sign an amendment (update) to their Affordable Housing Restriction.

Meeting minutes of the LGBTQ+ Commission meeting held January 7, 2026

The Cambridge Department of Transportation (CDOT) has formalized its approach to improving safety at higher crash intersections through the Intersection Safety Program. As part of the City’s Vision Zero effort to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes, CDOT has developed a data-driven process to identify and rank higher crash intersections, prioritize locations for improvements, and track and assess safety changes over time.