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The City has a number of initiatives to reduce Cambridge's contribution to atmospheric greenhouse gases through energy efficiency projects in buildings, renewable energy (e.g., solar), reduced reliance on automobiles, and other measures.

Attend an online information session to learn about Cambridge Community Electricity, a City program that provides residents and businesses with more renewable energy and stable, long-term prices for electricity.

Join us to write holiday cards for your neighbors! We will provide pens, art supplies, and blank cards for you to decorate. You are welcome to bring your own cards if you have them. Registration is required.

The Cambridge Police Department would like to alert the community of a scam, known as the Tech-Support Scam, that has been targeting residents in our city and neighboring communities.

The City offers free weekly collection of yard waste, April 1-December 31 for residents with recycling collection from the City. Yard waste is banned from landfills and incinerators in Massachusetts. Leaves and other yard waste that fall on your property should be gathered as needed. Leaves and twigs on sidewalks and curbs adjacent to your property are the responsibility of the property owner to collect and set out as yard waste.

The city does evaluations of major projects upon completion to see how the end result meets the goals set for the project and whether there are any lessons for future projects.

The City of Cambridge will renovate Raymond Park in Neighborhood Nine. The design and community engagement process will begin in early 2024, and construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.

Marylou Sudders, the Secretary of Health and Human Services for Massachusetts, has notified the City of Cambridge that the Commonwealth is implementing contingency plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To achieve the goals of its Net Zero Action Plan and to encourage buildings subject to BEUDO to take steps to significantly reduce their energy use, the City conducted research, qualitative analysis, and stakeholder engagement to inform the development of a voluntary, comprehensive retrofit program.

People of all ages who enjoy children's books can read and discuss together. Food will be provided. This month we will be reading and discussing New Kid by Jerry Craft. Please pick up a copy of the book beforehand at the O'Neill Branch Library. This book group will meet in person at the O'Neill Branch Library. Please register below.