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The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) provides a wide range of services and programs that touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers.

Science is always in action at Fresh Pond Reservation! Click here to learn about our monitoring projects.

Use the Parks and Playgrounds Interactive Map to find parks in your neighborhood and across the city.

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.

You are invited to a virtual public meeting to discuss improving water quality in our rivers through the development of an updated CSO Control Plan.

The MBTA’s Track Improvement Program aims to eliminate all speed restrictions on the Red Line and to bring the tracks to a state of good repair. Work on the Red Line will result in multiple closures throughout the year.

Youth ages 4-12 are encouraged to participate in the annual race, doll carriage and bike parade.

Have you had an eviction case in Massachusetts? Come to the workshop to - Seal your eviction - Ask about the new eviction record sealing law - Work with a housing case manager - Consult with an attorney

This study was commissioned by the Cambridge Community Development Department in response to a request from the North Cambridge Stabilization Committee (NCSC) to study safety issues around the MBTA Commuter Rail tracks in North Cambridge. A number of the Appendices to the report are also available.

Calling all Cambridge entrepreneurs! Are you looking for some business planning assistance? Attend our upcoming series to receive tips and tools in your business journey.