Specialized Stretch Energy Code
On January 23, 2023, the City of Cambridge adopted the commonwealth of Massachusetts's new
Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, joining the communities of Brookline and
Watertown. The code, which goes into effect in Cambridge on July 1, 2023, is to support the City's
Net zero goals.
Get Information About Cross Connection Control
The City of Cambridge Water Department spends millions of dollars each year to ensure the safety of our drinking water. A vital link in this effort is the Water Department's Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Programs.
Council on Aging and Senior Center Locations
The Council on Aging has two Senior Centers located in Central Square and North Cambridge. The Council on Aging also offers programming for older adults at the Russell Youth and Community Center in West Cambridge.
Cardboard Tube Crafts (O'Connell)
Make trees, animals, rockets, castles, or anything you want from cardboard tubes. Recommended for children ages 6-12 and their caregivers.
Rivermark / 808 Memorial Drive
808 Memorial Drive is a 300-unit apartment complex overlooking the Charles River. Over a period of seven years, residents worked together with Homeowners Rehab (HRI) and the Trust to acquire and renovate the property. HRI completed renovations in 1998 and this former “expiring use” property is now permanently affordable.
Action Plan
The Vision Zero Action Plan is the blueprint for how we will reach zero fatalities and serious injuries in our city.