Homeownership Program Term Changes
The Housing Department is updating the program. Current homeowners can choose to sign an amendment (update) to their Affordable Housing Restriction.
City of Cambridge Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program
The City of Cambridge announced a new Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program that will allow charging of electric vehicles (“EV”) across City sidewalks. The new charging pilot program provides residents without driveway access the opportunity to charge EVs across the public sidewalk by applying for a new Across Sidewalk Electric Vehicle Charging permit.
City of Cambridge Uncashed Checks as of June 2022
The City of Cambridge Treasury's Office is advertising the names of 561 Cambridge home owners to locate the rightful owners of unclaimed funds (uncashed checks) as of May 2022 For Fiscal Year 2016, 2017.
Business Emergency Contacts Form
The following form is used by the Cambridge Emergency Communications Department in the event of an emergency during and after businesses hours for use by Fire, Police, and/or EMS personnel. This information will be kept confidential. Completion of this form does not constitute completion of the business certificate process.
Yerxa Road Underpass
This project improved public safety by completely reconstructing the Yerxa Road underpass that passes beneath the Fitchburg Branch MBTA railroad tracks.
Administration
The Administration Division provides leadership and policy direction, as well as financial and operational support to the department.
About Us
Information about the Department itself
March 2026 Civil Service Police Exam
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hosting a Civil Service Police Exam in March of 2026. This exam is the first step in applying for a career with the CPD and many other civil service police departments.