Curbside Food Waste Pickup
In 2009, the City set a goal to reduce residential trash disposal by 30% by 2020, and by 80% by 2050. With that goal in mind, the City expanded curbside food waste pickup to all buildings with 1 to 12 units. 25,000 households (8,100 buildings) are now eligible to participate.
Painting Historic Exteriors
Describes the book, Painting Historic Exteriors, and the consultation services available from the CHC staff to advise on historic exterior paint colors.
Painting Historic Exteriors
Describes the book, Painting Historic Exteriors, and the consultation services available from the CHC staff to advise on historic exterior paint colors.
MBTA Red Line Closures
The MBTA’s Track Improvement Program aims to eliminate all speed restrictions on the Red Line and to bring the tracks to a state of good repair. Work on the Red Line will result in closures, and the City of Cambridge will update this page whenever a new closure is expected.
Research Aids
The Historical Commission has a library of archival and secondary research materials. This page outlines available resources.