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Police Commissioner Christine Elow is joined by budget analysts in the police department and the City's Budget Office to update the Board on updates to the CPD Budget at the monthly meeting of the Police Review & Advisory Board held virtually via Zoom

The Inspectional Services Department manages building permit applications that may require pre-approval from the Fire Department located at 491 Broadway.

The city’s Open Data Program makes government data easily available in useful formats, and is intended to increase transparency, foster engagement among residents, and create new opportunities for collaboration between Cambridge and the public.

Online Application to apply for a Lodging, Innholder and/or Dorm License

Apply for a Pole and Conduit Petition Online

Monthly meeting of the Police Review & Advisory Board held virtually via Zoom

Online Story Map version of City of Cambridge Annual Report

In accordance with the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, Cambridge is developing a Phosphorus Control Plan to address stormwater runoff to the Charles River. As part of the City’s stormwater program, Cambridge is working to reduce its current phosphorus loads to the Charles River through a combination of non-structural controls, like street cleaning, and structural controls, like tree box filters and rain gardens. Phase 1 of this plan must achieve the first 25% of the City’s phosphorus load reduction requirement by June 30, 2028.

In its ongoing efforts to identify ways to better serve the community, the City of Cambridge is currently conducting its biennial resident opinion survey. The survey, conducted since 2000, serves as an important evaluation tool that enables residents to rate City services and offer input on what the City of Cambridge does well and where it can improve.

Learn about a free program that helps adults go to college. Some sessions are online and others are in-person. Look below and click on the link to sign up!