FULL: Puppetry Studio (Main)
We will adapt the tale "The Tortoise and the Hare" and perform our masterpiece for family and friends. Using a ChompSaw (a kid-safe power tool), participants will safely cut cardboard to create shadow puppets. This four-week puppetry workshop is for youth ages 7-10. We will meet on March 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Registration is required. Participants much attend all sessions and have read a version of the tale before the first session. Visit the Children's Room to pick up a copy of the book or call 617-349-4038.
For questions about Puppetry Studio, please email Natalie at nzylicz@cambridgema.gov.
CDD Will Host Public Comment Session for Utilization of HUD Grants
The Community Development Department will hold an information and public comment session in preparation of the City’s FY2026 Annual Action Plan and FY2026-2030 Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the session is to solicit public comments on affordable housing, economic development, public service and other community development needs as they relate to low and moderate-income Cambridge residents, and HOPWA qualifying residents across Middlesex and Essex counties.
Two Week Lookahead July 14 and 21
The Department of Transportation is providing a two-week preview of upcoming work for the Broadway and Main Street Safety Improvement Projects.
CPL Nature Club: Draw a Bird with Local Artist Mary C. Sullivan (Collins)
Join local artist Mary C. Sullivan and learn how to draw the bird of your choice! Participants of any skill level are welcome and will leave the program with their own finished bird drawing. If you don't think you can draw a bird, that's okay - this event will show you that you can!
All drawing and reference materials will be provided.
Registration is required for this program. This program is suggested for participants ages 8 and up.
Join Our Team - Cambridge Police Now Accepting Applications Through GetBadged.com
The Cambridge Police Department is now accepting applications for Sworn Police Officer Positions through GetBadged.com, a Civil Service approved alternative hiring pathway.
Individuals who are not already academy trained or POST Certified can apply through the Full-Time Entry Level posting.
Current academy trained and POST Certified Police Officers can apply through the Full Time Lateral Entry posting
Questions can be directed to CPDrecruitment@cambridgepolice.org
May 31 Weekend Traffic Alert
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to scheduled community events on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Events include the Attic Block Party (affecting Harvard Square) and the Cambridge 5K at CambridgeSide.
Supermarket Access Report
1994 evaluation of access to supermarkets and other food sources as well as opportunities for supermarket expansion.
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for the City's operating and capital finances, and fort processing payments for real estate and personal property taxes, municipal lien certificates, motor vehicle excise tax, and water bills.