Small Business Assistance
Small businesses are an important part of Cambridge’s diverse and thriving economy. To support and promote current small business owners and aspiring local entrepreneurs, the Community Development Department’s economic development division offers a variety of programs, workshops, grants, and resources.
Central Square Cooks Book Group (Central Square)
Join Central Square's new cookbook club! This month, we're cooking from Did You Eat Yet? Craveable Recipes from an All-American Asian Chef by Ronnie Woo. Bring a dish to share or just come to talk about your experience with this cookbook.
Copies are available for pickup at the Branch.
For questions, email Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov)
CANCELLED - Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (Valente)
WOW is cancelled for this afternoon. Please join us next week!
Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required.
Due to Early Voting at Valente, this week's W.O.W. will take place in the Children's Area at Valente.
Central Square Cooks Book Group (Central Square)
Join Central Square's new cookbook club! This month, we're cooking from Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes by Max Miller with Ann Volkwein. Bring a dish to share or just come to talk about your experience with this cookbook.
Copies are available for pickup at the Branch.
For questions, email Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov)
Coolidge Place Land Disposition
Cambridge is undertaking a process to consider disposition of public land on Coolidge Place, in Central Square near Massachusetts Avenue and Douglass Street.
Clarendon Ave Playground
The Clarendon Avenue Playground will undergo targeted repair work and equipment upgrades to improve play conditions for and the safety of its users.
Homebuyer Resources
The Community Development Department's Housing Division offers programs and resources to assist interested first-time homebuyers through every step of the homebuying process.
Electrical Permits
An electrical permit is required for all work to be performed in accordance with the Massachusetts Electrical Code (MEC), 527 CMR 12.00.
Apply for a Short Term / Special Event Sidewalk Business Use Permit
A temporary business use sidewalk obstruction permit is required if you are a plan to temporally obstruct a City of Cambridge sidewalk. Please apply for an Annual Sidewalk Obstruction Permit if you plan to use an “A” framed sign, sandwich board, display merchandise, temporary banner or use tables and chairs on a sidewalk in the public way.