Understanding Public Accepted and Private Unaccepted Ways
Generally, streets that have been accepted by City Council are referred to as public streets or ways. All other streets are referred to as private/unaccepted.
For more information on acceptance and maintenance please refer to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 82, 83, and 84.
Who We Are
The DGBVPI engages and mobilizes Cambridge’s communities, agencies, and City departments to change attitudes, behaviors, policies, and practices to prevent and bring attention to domestic and gender-based violence. Services include training, consultation, building collaborations across various sectors in Cambridge, and coordination of systems of change in order to ensure compassionate and supportive environments for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence across the city.
Apply for the Welcome Home Bonus
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides a bonus to veterans of certain designated campaigns who were domiciled in Massachusetts immediately prior to entry in the armed forces.