FAQs
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Fresh Pond Reservation.
Don’t Fall For Winter Utility Scams
The City of Cambridge is urging residents to stay vigilant against an uptick in utility-related scams that often target households during colder months. Find specific tips and guidance on how to stay safe here.
Inclusionary Housing Preference Changes
The Community Development Department (CDD) has prepared review draft changes to the applicant preference system used to select applicants for Inclusionary rental and homeownership housing. These changes are now available for public review and comment.
Funding for High School Clubs
Student clubs at CRLS currently do many great things for our community: volunteering, tutoring, academic and professional development, and more. Let’s provide funding to help expand their ability to engage in the community and beyond!
Redefining Community Engagement
In FY22, the Community Development Department (CDD) established a Community Engagement Advisory Group for staff to share best practices and reflect on strategies to make engagement more inclusive and equitable. This Group developed a handbook on inclusive and equitable engagement best practices which will be published in September 2022. The handbook, which uses an anti-racism and equity lens to approach planning, implementation, and reflection of community engagement strategies, will be used to increase participation in public processes and programs.