Aggressive City Goals
The City has set aggressive goals and implemented a series of actions in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to a) prevent climate change from worsening b) and address the inevitable impacts of climate change that we are already experiencing in order to improve the health and resilience of the community.
Sand Volleyball Court
Install a full-sized sand volleyball court at Buckingham Field! This will provide community members with an opportunity to connect through recreation and fun, while not taking space from existing sport courts.
Family Literacy Fun Day
November is National Family Literacy Month. Cambridge families with children ages birth to 3rd grade are invited to celebrate talking, reading, singing, and telling stories with free books and fun activities!
Sheltered Bike Parking at the Main Library
The Main Library needs more bicycle parking. A glass pavilion, protecting bikes from the weather, landscaped with paths and trees, will be an attractive and functional addition to the library grounds.
Cambridge Public Health Department Issues Public Health Warning
Avoid contact with the Alewife Brook in Cambridge due to potential harmful bacteria and other pollutants. Warning in effect until 5 a.m., January 28, 2023. People and pets should avoid contact with the Alewife Brook and parts of the Mystic River from January 26-28 due to the release of stormwater mixed with sewage into the brook.
History of Comprehensive Planning
From 2016 to 2019, the city undertook a process, Envision Cambridge, which resulted in a series of recommendations guiding the City to a more sustainable and equitable future by the year 2030.
Focus Group for Persons with Disabilities
We’re hosting an in-person, compensated focus group to explore opportunities and challenges around physical activity for persons with disabilities in Cambridge. Your insights are essential to shaping a more inclusive community!
Citywide Street Cleaning Pilot Program Kicks off April 3
Beginning April 3, 2023, the City of Cambridge will implement a one-year street cleaning pilot program designed to evaluate the effectiveness of its street cleaning operations, while seeking to reduce the impacts of towing on residents. During this pilot program, towing associated with street cleaning will not be enforced, though residents should continue to move their vehicles accordingly, following the posted street cleaning schedule. Additionally, parking tickets issued for street cleaning will be raised from $30 to $50.