Chetwynd Road Reconstruction Project
Chetwynd Road from Newell Street to the end is scheduled for reconstruction in 2026 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction
Haskell Street Reconstruction Project
Haskell Street from Rindge Ave to Mass Ave is scheduled for reconstruction in 2026 as part of the City’s Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction
Kirkland Road Reconstruction Project
Kirkland Road from Kirkland Street to the end is scheduled for reconstruction in 2026 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction
Adopted Policy and Program Recommendations
The Family Policy Council has recommended many policy and program recommendations that have greatly influenced the City’s ability to equitably and meaningfully serve Cambridge children, youth, and families.
June Weekend Road Closures
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to scheduled community events on June 6, 2026.
Tips for Preventing Conflicts with Coyotes
Coyotes are common throughout North America, including in urban areas, and have been regularly observed throughout Cambridge. They can thrive close to humans in a variety of habitats.
Body Discovered in Water at Fresh Pond
Officers are currently on scene investigating. The preliminary indications are that the body appears to have been in the water for an extended period of time.
Prepare for Extreme Weather
Use this page to prepare for extreme weather before it arrives. Taking a few simple steps can help you and your community stay safe, protect your home or business, and recover more quickly if an emergency occurs.
Great Books Book Group (Main/Virtual)
This week's selection: Arthur Rimbaud, "The Drunken Boat," "Vowels," "Eternity," "Memory," "To a Reason," and "Dawn."
Reading Interests: We concentrate on Great Books in the following areas: a long novel over the summer, two sections of poetry and short stories, a book of the Bible, a Shakespeare play, an ancient and modern drama, a work of science, a smaller work of fiction, an even smaller work of fiction, and a rotating mix of politics, philosophy, and religion. Authors read in the past five years include Dickens, Keats and Yeats, O'Connor and Munro, Ecclesiastes, Sophocles and August Wilson, Darwin, Austen, Duras, The Federalist Papers, and Arendt.
How to get the print book: Copies of the reading are set aside at the Main Library. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during current service hours and a staff member can help you get a copy.
How to register: Registration is required. Click the registration link below to register.
This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
For more information, contact Drew Griffin (dgriffin@cambridgema.gov)
Genealogy Resources at the Cambridge Public Library
Discover how the Cambridge Public Library can help you trace your ancestry with free access to historical records, genealogy databases, and expert guidance. Whether you're just starting or diving deeper, explore how to connect with your past through local archives, city directories, and census data.