Community Preservation Act Committee Meeting
The CPA Committee will hold a virtual meeting to vote on FY25 allocation percentages and project recommendations for FY25 funding for affordable housing, open space/recreation and historic preservation projects.
859 Massachusetts Ave Project
The City of Cambridge has purchased the building located at 859 Massachusetts Avenue formerly owned by the Chamber of Commerce. The City has decided to move the family shelter, formerly located at 3 Bigelow Street, into this location.
Tick Hunt and Educational Session
Concerned about ticks? Worried about protecting yourself and your pets from illness this tick season? Come join our community Tick Hunt and Educational Session on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (rain date: Friday, April 24) at 12:00 p.m. at the Cambridge Water Works.
Neighborhood Planning and Information
Information about Cambridge's thirteen neighborhoods and the neighborhood-level planning conducted throughout the city by the Community Development Department.
Stairs
Stairs Layer Information
Assessing
The Assessing Department manages commercial/industrial and residential property values and maintains an extensive database of property information. In addition, the Assessing Department manages personal property (business) values and motor vehicle excise tax.
City Clerk's Office
The City Clerk is the official record keeper for the City of Cambridge. Records kept by the Office of the City Clerk include vital statistics (including birth, marriage, domestic partnerships and death) and business and professional certificates.