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The Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA) has an important role in decisions that help shape the use and appearance of buildings in our community. Under the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, certain uses and types of development may require a variance, special permit, or a comprehensive permit from the BZA, a quasi-judicial body that conducts public hearings on all applications and appeals before it and issues decisions. The Board also hears appeals of Zoning Determinations made by the Inspectional Services Department.

City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking Cambridge residents, business owners, and local professionals interested in serving on the Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) beginning in January 2023. The RAC is a volunteer committee which provides advice, recommendations, and assistance to the Department of Public Works (DPW) regarding recycling, composting, reuse, and waste reduction. The RAC does this through research, feedback, public outreach, and event planning. The RAC has helped the city implement the Zero Waste Master Plan, curbside composting, Fix-It Clinics, marketing and education, and other important initiatives that have made Cambridge a national leader in waste reduction.

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held January 10, 2018

Meeting minutes of the Cambridge Public Library Board of Trustees meeting held January 6, 2026

The City of Cambridge is reviewing the plan released today by the Baker-Polito Administration for the reopening of businesses in the Commonwealth and has announced City-specific construction activity guidance.

Regular Meeting of the School Committee

Meeting of the Cambridge Retirement Board

Information about the Community Learning Center's CNA Training PRogram for Fluent English Speakers

Meeting minutes of the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting held March 28, 2022

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.