Summer Reading: Choose Your Own Adventure (Central Square)
Try out our new 3D pens, explore one of our many STEAM kits, or learn a new board game for this "choose your own adventure" afternoon. This program is recommended for children ages 5 and up and their caregivers. No registration required. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.
Summer Reading: Outdoor Story Time & Chalk Party (Central Square)
Close out Summer Reading with stories, chalk drawing, and a summer treat. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. In the case of inclement weather, this program will take place in the Children's Room. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.
Pilot Program
CitySmart began as a pilot program to test how social marketing affects transportation choices. We hoped to shift approximately 10% of single-occupant vehicle trips to more sustainable modes, such as walking, bicycling and transit.
Schedule an Education Presentation
The Cambridge Historical Commission staff is available to make educational presentations to students in public and private schools in Cambridge.
Apply for a Dewatering Permit
A dewatering permit is required for projects or businesses that plan to discharge to the municipal stormwater or wastewater system from dewatering or pumping activities or want to make changes in discharges from existing connections.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Sign-up and joined a youth-focused Mental Health First Aid Training. Mental Health First Aid gives you the skills to recognize when someone is facing mental health or substance use challenges and the confidence to be their first source of support.
New Park Pavilion
Add a new pavilion to a Cambridge public park to allow for outdoor, covered gatherings during all types of weather.
Inspectional Services
The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) is responsible for the enforcement all laws and related City ordinances that pertain to the Massachusetts State Building Code and certain articles of the State Sanitary Code. ISD also enforces the Zoning Ordinance.