New Cool Spots Bring Shade and Social Space to Porter Square
The City of Cambridge installed a new series of Cool Spots across Porter Square – welcoming outdoor seating areas designed to bring shade, comfort, and opportunities for social connection to some of the neighborhood’s hottest and most heavily traveled plazas and sidewalks.
City Warns of Scam Emails Related to Permits
The City of Cambridge and Police Department are warning residents and businesses about a recent scam that has targeted various community members. There have been several recent instances where individuals or businesses conducting a transaction with the City, such as applying for a permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, have received fake invoices by e-mail.
Cambridge Adopts New Zero Waste Policies to Take Effect in 2027
On August 3, the City Council adopted several new and updated policies to help Cambridge reduce waste, lower trash disposal costs, reduce climate impacts, and address rodent activity.
The changes support goals in the City’s Zero Waste Master Plan 2.0, which City Council adopted in June 2025.
The new policies apply to residential and commercial buildings throughout Cambridge and will take effect on February 3, 2027.