Cambridge
Massachusetts
City Of Cambridge
Evaluate City expenditures with a view of maintaining a strong fiscal position and awareness of the impact on taxpayers.
Value and support the racial, socioeconomic, cultural and religious diversity of Cambridge. Cambridge will continue to be a city that welcomes, values and respects people of all abilities.
Provide high quality services, including excellent customer service, effectively and efficiently and continually strive to update the public on city issues and services.
Provide high quality public safety services and maintain a high level of public confidence in these services.
Preserve and create affordable housing for low, moderate and middle-income residents.
Strengthen and support public education and other learning in Cambridge for the benefit of residents of all ages.
Foster community and support neighborhood vitality. Support opportunities for citizens to know each other within their neighborhoods and across the city.
Promote a healthy environment by adopting environmentally sound and energy efficient practices throughout the community.
Promote the advantage of "doing business in Cambridge" and work to strengthen our mutually beneficial community partnerships with businesses and universities. Highlight the unique benefits of Cambridge as a community in which to live and work; focus on transmitting the values and identity of Cambridge.
Recent News
Cambridge to Celebrate 250th Anniversary of the United States Army on June 14 at Cambridge Common
Cambridge, MA -- The City of Cambridge and the Office of the Mayor, in proud partnership with the Department of Veterans Services, invites residents of all ages to a special community celebration honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States…
Read More »City of Cambridge Halloween Events and Important Safety Tips
CAMBRIDGE, MA - The Halloween season offers a variety of fun events for children, youth, and families across the City of Cambridge. Various city departments will be sponsoring a series of Halloween events in Cambridge between October 25 -31, 2024. …
Read More »Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Cambridge Immigration Legal Screening Clinic
Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Cambridge Immigration Legal Screening Clinic Cambridge, MA, January 11, 2024 -- Concerned about immigrant rights? Want to do something more to help? The Cambridge Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship…
Read More »New Counter Hours at City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Starting February 5, 2024
Cambridge, MA -- The City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department is updating its in-person counter hours to better serve and improve the overall experience for contractors, businesses, other organizations, and residents. These changes aim to…
Read More »City of Cambridge Announces Completion of Its Disparity Study
Cambridge, MA - Building on the City of Cambridge's commitment to reducing barriers and working with more diverse business owners, the City has completed its first ever Disparity Study focused on the procurement of goods and services. The City…
Read More »Cambridge Police Department to Host Recruiting Information Sessions in January 2024
Dates Announced for Next Police Exam and Application Deadline; Cambridge Police Department to Host Recruiting Information Sessions in January Cambridge, MA – The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam?to become a Cambridge Police…
Read More »Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Three Shootings that Occurred Over Three Months in Cambridge and Somerville
Cambridge, MA - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow and Somerville Chief of Police Charles Femino have announced that Lennox Pierre-Louis, 22, of Boston, has pled guilty in connection with shootings…
Read More »District Attorney and Cambridge Police Announce Conviction in Long-Unsolved Burglary/ Sex Assault of Cambridge Teen
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow announced today that Roger W. Reddick, Jr., 41, of Cambridge has pleaded guilty to three counts of Rape of a Child with Force. These charges…
Read More »City of Cambridge Joins Neighboring Cities in Welcoming Ebikes into Bluebikes' Bicycle Fleet
Cambridge, MA - The City of Cambridge today joined Boston, Somerville, Everett, Brookline and system sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in welcoming 750 next-generation ebikes into the region’s Bluebikes bicycle fleet. The first…
Read More »Dates Announced for Next Police Exam and Application Deadline
Cambridge, MA – The deadline to apply for the next Civil Service exam?to become a Cambridge Police Officer has been announced. The deadline to apply for the exam is January 16, 2024. Late applications, which would result in an additional $50…
Read More »Cambridge Community Electricity Program Offers New Fixed Prices and Renewable Energy Options for Residents and Businesses
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- The City of Cambridge on Nov 29th, announced that the Cambridge Community Electricity (CCE) Program is entering a new two-year contract period with Direct Energy Services LLC (Direct Energy) resulting in new fixed electricity prices…
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