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Baker-Polito Administration Initiates Transition to Third Phase of Four-Phase Approach

What Works Cities Certification represents the international standard of data excellence in city governance. Cambridge is the only New England city Certified at the Gold level in 2024, and one of two cities across the nation to achieve Gold level Certification three times (joining Washington, D.C.).

The phased rollout of the Cambridge Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Program will serve as a critical step in strengthening transparency, accountability, and trust between officers and the community. This important initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to public safety and comes after extensive planning, policy development utilizing national models, and best practices in training. The department has worked over the past two years to develop a program that meets the highest standards of accountability while protecting civil liberties.

Beginning July 20, 2026, residents who wish to schedule a mattress or box spring collection through UTEC will pay a portion of the collection and recycling cost, while the City will continue to subsidize the remainder.

Affidavit to submit for Estimated Cost of Construction

In order to develop Cambridge Crossing, DivcoWest was required to make improvements to Monsignor O’Brien Highway from Third Street to Museum Way. These improvements have included subsurface and surface infrastructure upgrades. This section of Monsignor O’Brien Highway is being transformed from a highway into a tree lined boulevard with bicycle lanes/cycle tracks, new sidewalks and significantly improved pedestrian crossings. Due to the construction associated with the MBTA’s Green Line Extension (GLX) Project, these improvements have been phased over several years.

This page describes resources for small businesses to be better prepared during emergencies and other natural and man-made disasters.

Student clubs at CRLS currently do many great things for our community: volunteering, tutoring, academic and professional development, and more. Let’s provide funding to help expand their ability to engage in the community and beyond!

The City of Cambridge and Transition House will be hosting their annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honor those lost to domestic violence in Massachusetts over the past year.

A Dumpster Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of temporarily placing a dumpster on a City street for moving debris or garbage from a construction site. Dumpster permits are issued for a maximum of two spaces.