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There are private companies that will pickup your food scraps for a fee. Some even use bike power!

There are private companies that will pickup your food scraps for a fee. Some even use bike power!

Reusable bags allowed effective on July 25; 10 cent fee on establishment provided bags resumes on August 10.

Cambridge Animal Commission sponsors an annual low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic (Dogs only) and Microchipping service for a fee.

Under Massachusetts law, every person has a right to access public government records. Not all records are public, and you may need to pay a fee to get them.

It's easy to host block parties in Cambridge! There's no application fee and the City of Cambridge offers $200 awards and free Play Streets kits to support your celebration.

The Department of Public Works has announced changes to its sewer connection fees that will take effect on March 1, 2025. A sewer connection fee is a one-time charge assessed as part of a building permit, based on the number of plumbing fixtures that connect to the sewer.

It is now easier and cheaper to host block parties in Cambridge. The City is eliminating the block party permit fee, providing free party games, and offering $200 cash awards (limited supply) to support celebrations. Block party potlucks and games bring neighbors together for fun, but the parties also help build more connected, resilient neighborhoods.

The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam to become a Cambridge Police Officer has been announced. The deadline to apply for the exam is January 17, 2023. Late applications, which would result in an additional $50 fee, will be accepted until January 31, 2023. In advance of the application deadline, the Cambridge Police will host a series of recruiting information sessions.

The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam to become a Cambridge Police Officer has been announced. The deadline to apply for the exam is January 16, 2024. Late applications, which would result in an additional $50 fee, will be accepted until January 30, 2024. The written examination is scheduled to take place between March 16, 2024 – March 30, 2024.