New COVID-19 Variants in the U.S.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is constantly changing, and countless variations of the virus have been detected since the pandemic began.
Annual Commemoration of the Holocaust 2025
Recalling all who perished during the Holocaust, this year’s program features an evening of music, candle lighting, and remembrance with Holocaust Survivor Janet Applefield.
DPW Celebrates 5 Years of Citywide Curbside Compost Program
This Spring marks the five-year anniversary of the citywide curbside compost program. Since 2018, Cambridge residents have diverted more than 6,500 tons of food waste from the trash. To celebrate, the Department of Public Works Recycle Division has announced a new food waste drop-off waste site located across from 10 Education Circle in the Cambridge Crossing part of East Cambridge. Any resident may use this drop-off location to dispose of their food waste.
Cambridge Seeking Community Members for New Commission Vacancies
Vacancies are available for the American Freedmen Commission, Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, Cambridge Climate Committee, Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission, and the Public Planting Committee.
Cambridge Trees Map Collection
DPW staff have created a gallery of maps and apps all about Cambridge trees! This includes maps of key trees around Cambridge, tree activity updates, and showcases the importance of urban trees.