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Cambridge Police officers have been undergoing new training to learn how to deploy multiple less lethal launchers to a scene. Currently, only one device would be used on scene at a time. These bright orange launchers propel a blue sponge-tipped round designed to help temporarily incapacitate or disarm an individual - to bring a dangerous incident under control, or to protect the lives or safety of others or themselves.

Residents guide to waste collection

Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) provides transportation between schools and some Dept. of Human Service Programs (DHSP) afterschool program sites. This webpage shares more information and includes an interactive map where caregivers can choose their child's school and bus routes to DHSP afterschool programs will populate.

The City of Cambridge today announced a new initiative in which thousands of face masks will be distributed by members of the Cambridge Police Department to residents throughout the community beginning Thursday, April 30.

Led by Cambridge’s interfaith-based organizations, non-profit community and regional partners, the 10th annual citywide “Safer Homes, Safer Community: Cambridge Gift Cards for Guns” initiative is being held on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at two locations.

Get to Know Liz Mengers, Planning and Development Manager at the Department of Human Service Programs, who works behind the scenes to expand resources for Cambridge's unhoused residents. She leads grant support, coordination, and collaboration with community partners to improve outcomes for those experiencing homelessness.

Compost instructions - English

This page lists available recorded business development workshops available to Cambridge residents and business owners.

Get to Know Susanne Rasmussen, Deputy Climate Chief at the Office of Sustainability, who sees public service as work to improve the lives of everyone in the community. For her, this especially means engaging with those who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

This modern facility is designed to provide critical resources to enhance the department's training capabilities, maintain certifications, and provide a hands-on, immersive experience to ensure firefighters can respond effectively to any emergency further supporting the department’s ability to protect the community.