Understanding Public Accepted and Private Unaccepted Ways
Generally, streets that have been accepted by City Council are referred to as public streets or ways. All other streets are referred to as private/unaccepted.
For more information on acceptance and maintenance please refer to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 82, 83, and 84.
Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) Working Group - Meeting 1
We will be hosting our first working group meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study on Wednesday, February 7 at 6 PM. The meeting will serve as an introduction to the project; an opportunity for working group members to learn more about the process; and a chance for any members of the public to ask initial questions for the planning team. This meeting will be held via Zoom.
New Resident Guide
New to Cambridge? Select from the languages to view a list of resources typically needed by new immigrant residents. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship at 617-349-4396.
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committees are appointed by the City Manager to assist with the review of development proposals.
Library Social Worker
The Library Social Worker is a Licensed Clinician working with the City of Cambridge through the Cambridge Public Library system to support a diverse community of patrons with a variety of different needs and services. Through a solution-focused, trauma-informed, and holistic approach to service, the Library Social Worker offers to assist and empower patrons on their way to success, healing and connection.
BEUDO
The Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance lays out steps for non-residential buildings 100,000 square feet or larger to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, and for non-residential buildings with more than 25,000 square feet to reach net zero by 2050.