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For 14 years volunteers have been coming together on MLK DAY to provide critical necessities to people served by more than 70 organizations in Cambridge and surrounding towns. In 2024, more than 1,250 volunteers lent their helping hands during the Cambridge MLK Day of Service. The annual goal is to create an experience that brings the community together for the sole purpose of caring for our neighbors.

Historic images from the beginning of the Cambridge Water Department (formerly Cambridge Water Works in the 1800s) to the 1950s.

We will hold an in-person open house to update the community on the Broadway Safety Improvement Project, Section A

Expect road closures and traffic impacts in East Cambridge on Sunday, February 8 due to the Super Sunday Road Race.

1995 plan identifying issues in the Alewife area related to environment, public open space, transportation, housing, economic development and urban design.

Deborah Sampson, a Massachusetts Revolutionary War heroine, disguised herself as a man and served in the Revolutionary War under the name Robert Shurtliff. She was also perhaps the first woman to lecture professionally in the United States.

Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work. It is a City of Cambridge goal to expand and deepen community engagement with a focus on strengthening the diversity and inclusion of its various boards and commissions. Apply today to serve your community.

Areas in front of schools and public buildings to be kept clear of parked vehicles for the safety of pedestrians.

Cultural nonprofits active in Cambridge are eligible for a new round of COVID-19 Recovery Grants ranging from $6,000 to $30,000.

Hangout with other teens in the Valente Branch Community Room after school to socialize, unwind, play a game, or make some art - your choice! No registration required, drop-in between 3:30-5pm. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.