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The city submits a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the HUD on an annual basis, describing in detail expenditure of CDBG funds over the past fiscal year.

In 2024, the Cambridge Fire Department responded to 16,182 emergency incidents, including 1,148 fires, 7,387 medical emergencies, and 237 elevator rescues. Firefighters played a critical role in major local fires, including a tragic 3-alarm fire in North Cambridge and multiple multi-alarm residential fires throughout the year. Cambridge fire companies also provided mutual aid to neighboring communities 196 times, highlighting their dedication to public safety.

The Sergeant and Lieutenant assigned to North Cambridge through the Cambridge Police Neighborhood Engagement Program will be hosting a meet & greet on Tuesday, June 23rd at Saint John the Evangelist Church from 6pm – 8pm. If you live or work in the neighborhood stop by at any point to introduce yourself, ask questions, or share concerns. Can’t make it but want to connect? E-mail NorthCambridge@cambridgepolice.org.

Attend this virtual meeting to learn about the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP), which provides access to free preschool for all 4-year-olds in Cambridge. The CPP application for the 2026-2027 school year will be open October 1 - November 14.

Cambridge fire companies responded to 16,494 Emergency Incidents which generated 35,659 responses during 2022.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) invites you to join the project team for a virtual public meeting to present the 90% final design for Memorial Drive Greenway Phase III on Thursday, December 12, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

The primary purposes of the Advisory Board are to oversee the general stewardship of Fresh Pond Reservation in accordance with the Master Plan and to maintain collaborative relationships among City departments and user groups that impact the Reservation. The Advisory Board also provides a forum for public discussion and evaluation of proposals for land-use and land-management projects.

Dreaming of a Tesla but don’t know where to charge it? Twelve fast-charging electric vehicle ports throughout the City’s municipal lots will encourage environmentally friendly driving habits!

On November 3, the City began a 5-year agreement with Casella Waste Systems to collect and haul the City’s residential recycling and yard waste.

All residents 65 years of age or older who own and occupy their one, two or three family home are eligible for a 15% discount on water/sewer charges, not to exceed $90.00 per year.