Guidelines for Calling 911
911 is for emergencies only. 911 Dispatchers answer both 911 calls as well as general or business calls made to the Cambridge Police and Cambridge Fire business numbers (617-349-3300 for Police and 617-349-4900 for Fire) as well as other public safety non-911 numbers. Reserving 911 for emergencies enables 911 dispatchers to easily recognize and give highest priority to emergency callers while still being able to receive and promptly answer calls for service or non-emergency calls.
Reservoir Hill Study
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.
2026 Main Street SIP
The Department of Transportation is planning separated bike lanes and related street safety improvements on Main Street, from Technology Square to Ames Street, in Fall 2026.
Community Preservation Act
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) helps cities and towns preserve the character of their community. A 3% CPA surcharge is included with Property Tax bills to fund affordable housing, open space, and historic preservation projects.