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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.

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

The City of Cambridge has updated the Cambridge Bicycle Plan, which was initially published in 2015.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on May 4, 2025

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on December 7, 2025

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on December 29, 2025

In March 2024, the City Council passed Policy Order 2024 #37, which asked the Community Development Department “to work with the chairs of the Housing Committee to create zoning language that effectively promotes multifamily housing, including income-restricted affordable housing with the goal of having viable housing for everyone especially lower-income residents.” A series of Housing Committee meetings will be held to discuss the proposal throughout the summer and fall of 2024. Additional information will be posted here as the proposal is developed.

Join the Council on Aging and Community Development Department this spring for leisurely group rides and bike skills workshops. These opportunities are offered through the Healthy Aging and Cycling series and are open to Cambridge residents ages 60 and older.

Meeting minutes of the Kid's Council Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families meeting held September 27th, 2012

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