Cambridge City Council

Welcome to the official website of the Cambridge City Council, your trusted local government office located at 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States. As an integral part of the United States government, we ensure the safety and security of your information by using official .gov websites and secure HTTPS connections.

The Cambridge City Council is committed to fostering a vibrant and connected community. We invite residents and community members to organize events such as cookouts, block parties, or service projects between September 14 and 22, with Sunday, September 15 being the official event day. To support these neighborhood gatherings, the city offers $300 awards and free Play Streets kits.

Our Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) is proud to have engaged thousands of children, youth, and teens in enriching summer camps and programs in 2024. Additionally, we provide a variety of community services, including a free rodent control program for residential properties with four or fewer units, and access to high-quality preschool education for Cambridge's young children.

Stay informed about upcoming events that may impact parking and traffic, especially during holidays like Labor Day, when city offices are closed, and parking fees are waived.

Explore opportunities to make a difference in our community by serving on one of our boards or commissions, such as the Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity or the Human Rights Commission. Your involvement can help shape Cambridge’s civic landscape.

For those seeking a fulfilling career, the Cambridge Career Center offers comprehensive resources to guide you through our hiring process.

We also provide valuable resources to help you manage hot weather and ensure the quality of your drinking water, adhering to all state and federal standards.

For service requests such as missed trash pickups or potholes, please use our SeeClickFix platform.

Your participation and engagement are vital to the ongoing development and well-being of our city. Join us in making Cambridge a better place to live, work, and thrive. For more information or to apply for board positions, visit Cambridgema.gov/Apply.