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The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) would like to inform the Cambridge community about the latest water drought status. In mid-January, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) elevated the Cambridge and Northeast region drought level status to Level 2 (Significant Drought). All nonessential outdoor water use is currently prohibited.

Science Club for Girls (SCFG) is partnering with the Cambridge STEAM Initiative to learn more about the long-term impact that their programming has had on girls and gender-expansive youth. If you participated in SCFG, please take our 10-minute survey to share how it affected your personal and professional growth.

On Wednesday, January 28th an arrest was made in relation to a Saturday, January 24th shots fired incident on Chestnut St..

On February 10, 2025, the Cambridge City Council voted to adopt zoning amendments that allow multifamily housing in all Cambridge neighborhoods.

The Recycling Center is available to all Cambridge residents. Bring items that can't be recycled curbside for safe and efficient disposal.

As part of the Cycling Safety Ordinance, the City is implementing separated bike lanes on Mass Ave. from Plymton to Garden.

The Main Library book drop is now open to accept returns and will begin offering contactless holds pickup on June 16,

Learn the rules of the road for biking in an urban setting. Learn how to use the Hubway Bike Share system.

Small, local, and diverse businesses are invited to meet buyers from City departments at the 2025 Cambridge Supplier Diversity Fair.

In March 2024, the City Council passed Policy Order 2024 #37, which asked the Community Development Department “to work with the chairs of the Housing Committee to create zoning language that effectively promotes multifamily housing, including income-restricted affordable housing with the goal of having viable housing for everyone especially lower-income residents.” A series of Housing Committee meetings will be held to discuss the proposal throughout the summer and fall of 2024. Additional information will be posted here as the proposal is developed.