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The City of Cambridge announced that it is extending its successful program for feeding homeless residents with meals provided by local food establishments through January 30, 2022.

A low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs only will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The Baker-Polito Administration announced a new initiative, the Vax Express, to help further increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly in communities with low vaccination rates. The Vax Express aims to further increase the Commonwealth’s vaccination rate by offering a unique, and community-focused approach to encourage more people to get vaccinated. Massachusetts continues to be a national leader in vaccination rates with 80 percent of adults having received at least one dose and over 3.9 million residents fully vaccinated.

The Cambridge Police Department recently welcomed five new officers, after they transferred into the Department and were sworn in Friday morning at a small ceremony inside the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility.

The agreement is intended to increase public contracting opportunities for minority-owned (MBEs), veteran-owned (VBEs), women-owned (WBEs), and other historically disadvantaged business enterprises.

2009 report with results of survey used to develop a better understanding of what Cambridge residents and Central Square customers want in the Central Square commercial district.

The City of Cambridge today announced it has been awarded a $1 million construction grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Dam and Seawall Program that will help ensure repairs of critical infrastructure with the Cambridge Reservoir Dam, Hobbs Brook Gatehouse, and Outlet Culvert. Cambridge was one of the 21 municipalities and nonprofit organizations to be awarded over $5.6 million in grants to repair dams and strengthen coastal infrastructure across Massachusetts. 

Transportation is an important part of what makes Cambridge the vibrant, lively City it is. More people are choosing to walk, bike, bus, and take the subway. In this issue, read about Cambridge’s commitment to improving infrastructure. Learn how the City is prioritizing safety, equity, accessibility, and education. And meet some of the people behind the scenes leading this work!

The Cambridge City Council adopted an amendment to the Incentive Zoning Ordinance on October 17, 2022, which will increase funds for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust. This new amendment adds to the many tools Cambridge has put in place over the past few years to support affordable housing. Cambridge’s Affordable Housing Trust has commitments of more than $100 million to affordable housing developments currently underway to preserve or create more than 500 affordable homes when completed.

The proposed Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 2026 (FY26), as well as the FY27-FY30 Operating and Capital Plans, have formally been submitted to the Cambridge City Council.