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Learn about the seven new full-time positions included in this year’s budget and other changes to the City's organizational structure.

Cambridge Police and members of the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force today placed Brett Parnham, 49, of Lowell under arrest in Porter Sq. on multiple charges related to the distribution of illegal narcotics and unlawful possession of a firearm.

The Council on Aging (COA) works to promote and safeguard the health and independence of Cambridge seniors over the age of 60.

This new program is aimed at protecting the health of our local rivers and reducing street flooding. Residents and business owners are encouraged to participate by claiming a storm drain in their neighborhood and keeping it clear of debris, particularly ahead of rain events. With 5,800 City owned storm drains in Cambridge, the task of maintaining them is substantial. City crews work diligently to clear storm drains before and after storms, but this task can be completed more quickly with community assistance.

How to protect your home and family from disease-causing pathogens in the event of a flood or sewage back-up.

Explore options to stay cool this summer by visiting a local pool such as Gold Star Mothers Pool, War Memorial Recreation Center Pool, Veterans Memorial Pool, or enjoying one of 27 waterplay features located in parks around the city.

The Affordable Housing Trust has worked to shape housing programs and policies, fund the purchase of residential buildings and development sites for affordable housing developments, and provide funding that preserves and creates affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families in Cambridge. 

Leaving pet waste on the sidewalk or lawn allows harmful bacteria to be washed into stormdrains and into our water bodies.

A complete reconstruction of River Street and its connecting public spaces is one of Cambridge’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to date.

The Community Development Department and the Department of Public Works are collaborating with the Harvard Square Business Association to mitigate construction-related impacts on local businesses from a variety of construction projects in the area.