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Welcome to the River Street Construction Webpage! This is the place to find current information and updates related to construction of the River Street Infrastructure and Streetscape Project. The project includes utility and surface reconstruction of the following streets and public spaces: • River Street from Memorial Drive to Massachusetts Avenue • Carl Barron Plaza (the major public space at the intersection of River Street/Western Ave/Mass Ave in Central Square) • The MBTA bus stops and busway at Magazine/Green/River Street adjacent to Carl Barron Plaza • Pleasant Street and Tubman Square between Pleasant Place and River Street • Green Street between Magazine and Pearl Street • Magazine Street between Franklin and Green Street • Blackstone Street In addition, the project includes the following nearby neighborhood streets which are due for reconstruction under the City's Five Year Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction Plan • Fairmont Avenue / Fairmont Street / Rockwell Street / Laurel Street / Kelly Road

Expect traffic impacts in Cambridge on June 8 and 9, due to community events in Harvard Square and East Cambridge.

Join us at the Valente Branch for a simple craft. This month we will be making beaded earrings. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

Preserve some of the beautiful summer flowers with this DIY Cardboard Flower Press. Recommended for ages 5 and up with a caregiver.

This event is open to all. Cost is $15 per dog. Cash or checks only will be accepted.

This past September marked the 35th anniversary of Danehy Park. And what better way to celebrate this cornerstone of the Cambridge community than to meet the team that keeps Danehy Park thriving?

The Criminal Investigations Unit is responsible for reviewing reports and making a determination as to the solvability of a crime.

Celebrate the start of 2026 without staying awake until midnight! Play games and create crafts with friends, family and neighbors. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

The Administration Division provides leadership and policy direction, as well as financial and operational support to the department.

DHSP is working with caregivers to form a new community partnership that welcomes families into desicion-making that impacts them.