Historic Images
Historic images from the beginning of the Cambridge Water Department (formerly Cambridge Water Works in the 1800s) to the 1950s.
Super Sunday Road Race 2026
Expect road closures and traffic impacts in East Cambridge on Sunday, February 8 due to the Super Sunday Road Race.
Harvard Square Development Guidelines
Guidance for future, incremental growth and change in the Harvard Square Overlay District pertaining to new construction and renovation. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 20.50.
Public Safety & Civil Service
A website section that provides information to interested applicants of what the process entails for civil service and public safety positions.
We Love Reading (Valente)
Celebrate reading with fellow new readers at the Valente Branch Library! We will explore a book from the Beginning Reader collection, spend time reading together, and do an activity! Copies of the book will be provided via the library; participants may check out a copy to take home after the program.
This is open to students in kindergarten through second grade who are practicing reading independently; their grown-ups are welcome to join us.
Registration is required. Contact the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.
School Programs
The Historical Commission staff can make presentations in the classroom to elementary school children on a number of local history topics.
School Programs
The Historical Commission staff can make presentations in the classroom to elementary school children on a number of local history topics.
School Programs
The Historical Commission staff can make presentations in the classroom to elementary school children on a number of local history topics.
Mount Auburn Street Traffic Calming
The project includes the construction of new sidewalk ramps and general roadway reconstruction, including curb extensions to enhance safety for pedestrians.