2023 City of Cambridge Department Highlights
We invite you to look back at some of the biggest accomplishments across various City departments over the past year, including Arts, Community Development, Human Services, Public Safety, Public Health, and the Public Library.
Members Sought for City of Cambridge Recycling Advisory Committee
City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking Cambridge residents, business owners, and local professionals interested in serving on the Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) beginning in January 2023. The RAC is a volunteer committee which provides advice, recommendations, and assistance to the Department of Public Works (DPW) regarding recycling, composting, reuse, and waste reduction. The RAC does this through research, feedback, public outreach, and event planning. The RAC has helped the city implement the Zero Waste Master Plan, curbside composting, Fix-It Clinics, marketing and education, and other important initiatives that have made Cambridge a national leader in waste reduction.
6D Handicapped Parking Tow-Away Zone
Residents can apply to have a parking space reserved for handicapped parking in front of their residence. Spaces can also be added in commercial areas where needed.
Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project
Chestnut Street from Sydney St. to Pleasant St. is scheduled for reconstruction in 2023 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction.
STEAM at the Library
Discover, create, and learn—STEAM opportunities and resources FOR YOU. FOR ALL.
STEAM is an approach to learning about the world through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
Pink Wednesdays: A Night of Girlhood
Cambridge girls age 14-19 are invited to an exciting new monthly event series, offered by Cambridge Youth Programs, that fosters purpose and connection between young women.
Green Equipment for Cambridge Businesses ARPA Program
The Green Equipment for Cambridge Businesses ARPA (the “Program”) provides funding to Cambridge, Massachusetts based small businesses and non-profit organizations negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses will receive financial assistance in the form of reimbursement for the purchase of eligible equipment that makes their business operations or building more energy efficient, reduces their use of fossil fuels, or that provide renewable energy to power their business operations.
Close the Canopy ($200,000)
Plant 100 trees in the areas of Cambridge with the lowest canopy cover, making our most vulnerable neighborhoods healthier, cooler, and more beautiful places to live and visit.