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The Cambridge Police Department is investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the reported unintentional discharge of a Youth Resource Officer’s (YRO) department issued firearm on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

An abatement is a reduction in the tax assessed on your property for the fiscal year.

This preparation guide has been distributed to help prepare candidates for the hiring, screening and testing for the position of Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher (ETD) with the City of Cambridge.

The City of Cambridge has confirmed that its Temporary Emergency Construction Moratorium, which was originally instituted on March 18, 2020 on all construction activity for both public and private property will remain in place. Additionally, the City today released guidance to contractors that are approved to work during the moratorium. This new guidance is part of the City’s continuing efforts and commitments to safeguard the health of construction workers, all other workers associated with the construction industry and members of the public.

The State has announced that Cambridge and the Northeast Region of the Commonwealth will be downgraded from a Level 2- Significant Drought to a Level 1 – Mild Drought.

The Conservation Commission is responsible for administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (WPA). The WPA is a state law governing activities in and around local wetlands, waterways and floodplains.

Information regarding the study of the south slope of Reservoir Hill for designation as either a neighborhood conservation district (NCD) or an extension of the Old Cambridge Historic District.

Learn about the Friends of Fresh Pond - our allies in conservation and education at the Reservation.

A detailed letter from the City Manager explaining the FY26 budget and tax expectations.

This Month's Read: The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold Reading Interests: The group concentrates on science fiction and fantasy. An advanced reading schedule is published each fall. Example selections include: Neuromancer by William Gibson and The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. Requirements: A love of speculative fiction and a desire to talk about books. The group is friendly and informal. How to get the print book: Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library Question and Answer desk on the ground floor. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during service hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy. E-books and digital audiobooks are available on Libby or Hoopla. We'll meet in the Rossi Room on the ground floor of the Main Library. For more information, contact Carrie at csauder@cambridgema.gov.