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The Conservation Commission is responsible for administration of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (WPA), a state law governing activities in and immediately adjacent to local wetlands, waterways and floodplains. The Commission holds two regularly scheduled public meetings each month to review permit applications under the WPA, issue permits and conduct other business related to the management of Cambridge’s natural resource areas.

The rapidly spreading Omicron variant is expected to cause a steep increase in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Massachusetts over the coming weeks. Activities that were thought to be reasonably safe for vaccinated people a few months ago now carry greater risk. Given the very high transmissibility of Omicron, the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) urges residents to observe several recommendations.

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On November 3, the City began a 5-year agreement with Casella Waste Systems to collect and haul the City’s residential recycling and yard waste.

Cancelled: Fresh Pond Day -- the Cambridge Water Department's annual festival-style celebration of water, community, and sustainability -- has unfortunately been cancelled due to the weather forecast.

This is a volunteer-driven community membership organization open to all library-loving individuals and families who wish to participate in the ongoing celebration and support of the Cambridge Public Library and its six neighborhood branches.

Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge are excited to be supporting your project. To help you spread the word, below are some suggested text and templates you can use as models when composing your grant announcement.

The Inspectional Services Department issues electrical permits for all work to be performed.

A list of street segments into which vehicles are not permitted to enter.

Aimed to restore the health and ecological balance of the Lusitania Woodland Habitat.