Statement Regarding Individual Located in Fresh Pond
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Pauline Wells have confirmed that on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Cambridge Police and Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office responded to Fresh Pond in Cambridge for a report of the body of a male individual along the shoreline.
Cambridge College Success Initiative Celebrates 10 Years
The Cambridge College Success Initiative (CS) was created in 2014 to advance the college completion rate of Cambridge residents who are historically underrepresented in higher education, including immigrants, first-generation students, and students from low-income households.
Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park
The new Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park located at 71 Rogers Street in East Cambridge is now open to the public.
Fresh Pond Advisory Board Vacancy
The primary purposes of the Advisory Board are to oversee the general stewardship of Fresh Pond Reservation in accordance with the Master Plan and to maintain collaborative relationships among City departments and user groups that impact the Reservation. The Advisory Board also provides a forum for public discussion and evaluation of proposals for land-use and land-management projects.
Tax Assistance
The Library collaborates with TaxHelp, a student-run organization at the Harvard Law School to provide free tax preparation services eligible patrons.
Tax Assistance
The Library collaborates with TaxHelp, a student-run organization at the Harvard Law School to provide free tax preparation services eligible patrons.
Commemorations and Events
The Peace Commission pays special attention to traumatic events and violence affecting Cambridge and its residents, coordinating and supporting compassionate community responses to support recovery and healing. The Commission also celebrates Cambridge residents and local efforts with recognition programs and events, and raises awareness about local and global peace and social justice issues through educational forums, discussions and presentations.
Homeless Outreach
As part of the Family and Social Justice Section, the Cambridge Police Department has two officers assigned to the City’s Homeless Outreach Project.
Council on Aging
The Cambridge Council on Aging (COA) works to promote and support the health and independence of Cambridge seniors (adults age 60 and older).
Summer Food Program
The Cambridge Summer Food Program provides free breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals to Cambridge youth 18 and under during the summer.