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People and pets should avoid contact with Alewife Brook and parts of the Mystic River due to the release of stormwater mixed with sewage into the river. The release of mixed stormwater and sewage—known as a “combined sewer overflow (CSO)”—is needed to prevent contaminated water from backing up into homes, businesses, and city streets.

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that empowers community members to help decide how to spend part of a public budget. The City will allocate a record-high $2 million for this year’s process, which doubles the previous budget of $1 million. The PB outreach team will be collecting ideas from the Cambridge community through direct outreach in public spaces and at public events Sept. 11-Oct. 9, 2023.

The CityView Newsletter is published by the City Manager's Office and mailed to Cambridge residents in April and November. For additional copies, contact Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer at itomeu@cambridgema.gov.

Meeting minutes of the Cambridge Historical Commission meeting held March 3rd, 2011

Parking permits allow residents and visitors to park in areas designated "Parking by Permit Only," on a first-come, first-served basis.

Carmen Maria Machado, Estate Planning, Voter Registration, and More!

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on October 13, 2025

Annual Entertainment Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.

Other data sources for statistical analysis and research.

How to apply to the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program through Trax.