Order a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate
Please note that only certified copies of records are issued by the City Clerk's Office, regardless of intended use.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE ORDERED ONLINE WILL BE MAILED WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS
Textiles and Mattresses Banned from Trash Disposal as of November 1, 2022
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is adding textiles and mattresses to materials banned from trash disposal. Textiles include clothes, linens, towels, shoes, and accessories, like hats, gloves, socks, underwear, belts, and handbags. Residents can schedule a free mattress and textiles pickup online, or drop-off textiles at 12 locations.
Health Care Proxy Clinic (Main)
Join members of the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School for a brief presentation outlining the importance of Health Care Proxies followed by the opportunity to complete and execute your own.
Registration is requested, but not required.
The Health Care Proxy is a simple document, legally valid in Massachusetts, which allows you to name someone (an "agent") to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make or communicate those decisions.
Open Enrollment
Health Insurance Open enrollment for active City employees and non-Medicare eligible retirees will be held this year from February 10-28, 2025. Please review your current health insurance elections and submit any changes you would like to make via the online portal no later than Friday, February 28, 2025.
Cookbook Club (Collins)
September Selection: What Goes with What by Julia Turshen.
Join friends and neighbors for a potluck! Try a recipe and bring your results or thoughts to share and discuss with other cooks. All experience levels welcome. No need to bring a dish to join.
Books will be available for pick up at the Boudreau and Collins Branches during library hours.
This event will take place outdoors at the Collins Branch (64 Aberdeen Ave).
For more information contact Liz at edanner@cambridgema.gov or call the Collins Branch at 617-349-4021.