Law
The Law Department is responsible for providing legal representation and advice to the City and its officials in numerous areas of law.
DPW Announces Draft Strategies from updated Zero Waste Master Plan
On October 22, the Department of Public Works (DPW) presented nine strategies to City Council’s Health & Environment Committee on draft changes to improve on the City’s waste programs. The draft strategies are part of the City’s updated Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP), and the City seeks feedback from all Cambridge stakeholders by November 30, 2024.
Summer Reading: Family Combat Robotics with Guild Hall Learning (Main)
Join us for a collaborative experience where families build and battle robots together. This event is recommended for children ages 7 and up and their families.
This program can accommodate 16 families. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Action Plan
The Vision Zero Action Plan is the blueprint for how we will reach zero fatalities and serious injuries in our city.
Sennott Park Renovation Project
The City is planning to make repairs and modest improvements to Sennott Park. Construction is anticipated to begin late Summer 2021
Brattle Street Two-way Separated Bike Lane
The City used Participatory Budgeting funds to install a two-way separated bicycle facility on Brattle Street in July 2017, informed by historic analyses and discussions, and aligned with the Vision Zero and Complete Streets Policies and additional City policies (Climate Action Plan, Growth Policy, Vehicle Trip Reduction Ordinance, School Wellness Policy, and others).