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Responsive and interactive versions of content typically featured in our CityView and The Cambridge Life print publications to share additional information, videos, and more. In time, digital versions of other City publications will be added as well.

The Community Safety Department’s CARE Team launched in 2024, providing an unarmed, compassionate response to mental health crises, well-being checks, and other non-criminal emergencies. By the end of the year, they responded to nearly 200 emergency calls, assisted over 150 community members, and removed 1,600 needles from public spaces, with 94% of calls requiring no police involvement. In collaboration with local organizations and the Cambridge Police Department, the CARE Team also offers case management and referrals, helping residents access shelter, addiction treatment, housing support, and other essential services.

Join us for family nights in the park with music, performers and a big screen movie. Tonight showing The Incredibles 2.

Join us for family nights in the park with music, entertainment and a big screen movie. Tonight showing the movie Soul.

Cambridge promotes sustainable transportation through education, community workshops, planning, and infrastructure projects. Resident volunteers can provide input on transportation projects. The City is investing in Electric Vehicle infrastructure and adding more fully electric vehicles to its fleet.

In 2019, the City of Cambridge completed its Urban Forestry Master Plan. Since, the city has rebranded and taken action to upkeep the Urban Forestry Master Plan through programs such as Forest Friends and Water by Bike.

The Public Safety Information Technology Unit is responsible for maintaining the police, fire and emergency communication department’s computer systems, infrastructure, and radio system.

Find your next great read! In this program, we will be sampling books from our Central Square adult collection! Spend 5 minutes with each title before rotating to the next. Snacks will be provided. Registration helpful but not required.

From everyday heroics to extraordinary moments of bravery, the Cambridge Fire Department kept our city safe throughout 2025. Take a look back at some of their most impressive and courageous acts of service from the past year.

The City of Cambridge stands in solidarity with our Haitian and Syrian communities following today’s Supreme Court ruling affecting Temporary Protected Status. We recognize the deep concern and anxiety that many families are likely experiencing as they face losing temporary protections that have allowed them to live, work, and thrive in our city, state, and country.