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The Transit Advisory Committee will advance an agenda for a robust public transportation system for those who live and/or work in Cambridge.

The Transit Advisory Committee will advance an agenda for a robust public transportation system for those who live and/or work in Cambridge.

The Cambridge Zoning Ordinance is the municipal regulatory framework that controls urban development in the city.

A map of five fully-equipped Cambridge Youth Centers located in five Cambridge neighborhoods.

A business certificate must be filed for any person, partnership, or corporation conducting business in Cambridge under a name other than their own.

The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) Advisory Board works to increase access to all aspects of Cambridge community life for people with disabilities. CCPD raises awareness of disability issues and promotes equal opportunity for people with a range of abilities, including physical, mental, and sensory.

The Election Commission is responsible for managing and supervising elections and the annual census in the City. The Election Commission also manages municipal campaign finance reporting and administers and enforces the City’s Ethics Ordinance.

Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process through which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget.

The City of Cambridge’s Inspectional Services Department offers free exterior rodent control services through its Private Property Rodent Control Program. Since launching in 2021, the program has helped over 900 qualified residential properties by providing professional inspections, treatments, and follow-up visits. Residents also receive education on effective rodent prevention techniques. The City encourages community-wide participation, as sanitation and shared responsibility are essential to keeping neighborhoods rodent-free.

Find contact information for community groups that are active in different parts of the city