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It is now easier and cheaper to host block parties in Cambridge. The City is eliminating the block party permit fee, providing free party games, and offering $200 cash awards (limited supply) to support celebrations. Block party potlucks and games bring neighbors together for fun, but the parties also help build more connected, resilient neighborhoods.

Affidavit - Notice to Abutters and Others for purposes of Licensing.

Birth to Third Grade Partnership - December 2021 newsletter.

Notice is hereby given that the Commission will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the Commission. The meeting will be held online with remote participation only. The public may participate online via the Zoom platform from a phone, tablet, or computer. Join or register at https://tinyurl.com/HCMJune25 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID: 852 9386 5157 ​ 1. HCM-696: 989 Memorial Drive, #291, by Craig Whitaker: Replace four windows 2. Minutes ​

Get to know Kate Thurman, Deputy Director of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) and Assistant Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the City of Cambridge. In her role, Kate serves as an invaluable resource both for members of the disability community who are looking for guidance and referrals to services as well as for residents, business owners, and City employees striving to create a culture of accessibility and inclusion.

Get to know Bridget Martin, Communications Director at the Department of Human Service Programs! Martin ensures what the department communicates is tailored to how people can best access information and is engaging to them. Learn more about Bridget in this article.

The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) accepts and processes applications for License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID). CPD will only accept and process License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID) applications that are complete.

Police Commissioner Christine Elow presents the 2023 Use of Force Report and updates to department policies on body worn cameras and nonlethal response options. This meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum.

The board advises on identifying which datasets are suitable for public release, the timeline for making data available, and improving data quality and usability.

Expect rolling road closures and traffic on Saturday, July 22, for the Run to Home Base 5K and 9K road races. Both races begin in Boston and cross into Cambridge over the Mass Ave Bridge.