Scam Alert from the Cambridge Department
The Cambridge Police Department would like to alert the community of a phone scam that involves someone calling the public impersonating Cambridge Police, even using the real names of our officers.
Pilot Program
CitySmart began as a pilot program to test how social marketing affects transportation choices. We hoped to shift approximately 10% of single-occupant vehicle trips to more sustainable modes, such as walking, bicycling and transit.
Summer Reading: Ed Popielarczyk's Comedy Magic (O'Connell)
Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon twister and entertainer who has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 40 years. His magic show is a comedy show that uses a lot of audience participation. The kids are the stars of the show. This program is recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
Time Out for Public Art Tactile Talks: Yerxa Road Underpass
Join us for a guided 30-minute Tactile Talk featuring artist Randal Thurston’s transformation of a once-dark tunnel into a welcoming passageway with painted steel silhouettes and textured tilework.
We will meet at the corner of Yerxa Road and Pemberton Street.
This event is part of our Time Out for Public Art series in collaboration with Cambridge Arts. In September, these will be Tactile Talks, shorter visits perfect for all ages and abilities. Registration is required.
Community Safety Meeting
This meeting is part of the Mayor’s ongoing commitment to
keeping the public informed about efforts to ensure community
safety. We will provide updates on the investigations into the
shootings that occurred earlier this summer and share information
about the City’s continued initiatives to reduce violence.
Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions, express
concerns, and engage in dialogue. This meeting aims to foster
community involvement in identifying and implementing
effective strategies to decrease violence and enhance safety in our
city.
Working Ideal
Working idea, MESSAGE TO ALL CITY EMPLOYEES ON THE RELEASE OF THE RHP REPORT
Professor Bugman: Spooky Bones and Creepy Crawlies (Central Square)
Explore bones and meet real-live creepy crawlies in this science-based program with entomology expert, Professor Bugman!
Registration is required for this program. Please register each child attending the program (adults do not have to register themselves). For questions, please contact the Central Square Children's Room at 617-349-4012.
This program is recommended for children ages 4+ and their caregivers.
City of Cambridge Announces Increased Investment and Launch of 10th Participatory Budgeting Process
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that empowers community members to help decide how to spend part of a public budget. The City will allocate a record-high $2 million for this year’s process, which doubles the previous budget of $1 million. The PB outreach team will be collecting ideas from the Cambridge community through direct outreach in public spaces and at public events Sept. 11-Oct. 9, 2023.
Apply for a Dewatering Permit
A dewatering permit is required for projects or businesses that plan to discharge to the municipal stormwater or wastewater system from dewatering or pumping activities or want to make changes in discharges from existing connections.