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The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides centralized technology services to support municipal operations, the Cambridge Open Data Program, The Geographical Information System, and the City websites.

Following a Vacancy Recount of the 2,248 ballots credited to Joan Pickett in the 2023 City Council Election, Catherine Zusy was elected to the Cambridge City Council for the remainder of the 2024-2025 term.

The Transition Wellness Center (TWC), a temporary homeless shelter at the Spaulding Hospital, opened on December 16 following the closure of the temporary emergency shelter at the War Memorial Recreation Center. The shelter is intended to help address the urgent needs of Cambridge residents who are experiencing homelessness or unable to safely quarantine in their residence due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The City of Cambridge wants to make sure everyone—residents, families, pet owners, and businesses—stays safe, cool, and prepared during extreme heat. Here is a guide to locate places to cool off this heat wave and summer!

The Public Information Office (PIO) acts as the main liaison between the City and the media. The PIO team is happy to assist journalists covering the City of Cambridge. Please contact us for background information on particular stories, to arrange interviews with City staff, or for information on services and programs provided by the City.

This update provides an overview of the Community Safety Department, the latest updates on the Department’s work, and highlights of its plans for the coming months.

The City of Cambridge is excited to announce the launch of the updated Cambridge 2025 FloodViewer Tool.

The Working Group will help guide the design of the Grand Junction Multi-Use Path between the Charles River at the BU Bridge, and the Cambridge-Somerville city line. The group will advise Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale and his staff on key issues related to the planning and design for this important “Grand Junction Multi-Use Path and Conceptual Transit Design” project.

The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) wants to make the Cambridge community aware of the latest water drought status. Last week, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) changed the Cambridge drought level status to Level 2 (Significant Drought). In response to the ongoing drought, Cambridge has implemented strict water use restrictions.

The City of Cambridge and the CRA are leading an effort to explore how the redevelopment of 84 and 96 Bishop Allen Drive can best achieve the community goals identified in the Central Square Lots Study."