Text a message to 911
All Massachusetts 911 call centers, including Cambridge Emergency Communications, have ability to receive a text message through the 911 system
Renew Parking Permits Online
It's almost the new year – and that means it’s time to renew your Cambridge parking permit! Make sure to renew your Resident and/or Visitor Parking Permit by March 31, 2023.
Summer Reading: Ed Popielarczyk's Comedy Magic (O'Connell)
Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon twister and entertainer who has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 40 years. His magic show is a comedy show that uses a lot of audience participation. The kids are the stars of the show. This program is recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
Summer Lunchtime Walks at Fresh Pond
Learn during lunch! Join Ranger Jean and staff on a walk to different habitats around the reservation. We will discuss the ecology and natural & human history of the landscape, with topics varying based on the interest of the group. Come with questions, or just to walk and listen. Meets outside the Ranger station.For more information or to register, contact Ranger Jean at jrogers@cambridgema.gov or Julie at jcoffey@cambridgema.gov,(617)-349-7712.
Citywide Urban Design Guidelines
The Community Development Department is working on a set of citywide design guidelines to meet our vision for a beautiful, sustainable, and equitable Cambridge.
Emergency Contact Information
Form to provide Cambridge Emergency Communications with information about residents, pets, and other emergency information for an address.
Summer Reading: Kamishibai Storytelling with Yumi Izuyama (O'Connell)
Kamishibai (paper theater) is a traditional form of Japanese street theater and storytelling where author illustrator Yumi Izuyama uses her original artwork to tell folktales from around the world, bringing them to life for families with young children. A second generation Japanese Brazilian, Izuyama will educate and entertain us using Kamishibai with both traditional Japanese and Brazilian folktales!
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
Request a Trash Ordinance Exemption
The City of Cambridge requires that trash, recycling, and compost bins be placed on the sidewalk at 6 p.m. or later on the evening prior to curbside collection day. If you are a Cambridge resident with disabilities that prevent you from following this ordinance, you can apply for an exemption.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Recommended for Some Groups
A booster shot is an extra dose of a vaccine that can help 'boost' the immune system to better protect against disease. COVID-19 vaccines work very well to protect against serious illness and death. However, protection against more moderate disease may decrease over time. Recent research shows that a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot strengthens the immune response in people who had had their second Pfizer shot at least 6 months earlier.