City of Cambridge

Hours of operation

Monday: 8:30 am-8:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm

Contact

City Manager's Office
citymanager@cambridgema.gov
617-349-4300
TTY: 617-349-4242

Location

795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Mid Cambridge

Additional information

4 square mile area, Cambridge is a unique community with a strong mix of cultural, demographic and social diversity, intellectual vitality and technological innovation. Located across the Charles River from Boston, Cambridge is home to world-renowned educational institutions, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well as to numerous high-tech and bio-tech companies.

Upcoming programs

People with Disabilities COVID-19 Resource Guide

Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) and City of Cambridge

We put together this list of resources to help people with disabilities get their basic needs met during this public health crisis of COVID-19.

Seniors Special Grocery Store Hours

City of Cambridge

Outside Cambridge North Cambridge Neighborhood 9 Mid Cambridge and The Port Cambridgeport and Riverside

Some grocery stores have special hours for people over the age of 60.

Help Line Questions for Seniors: Council on Aging

Cambridge Council on Aging and City of Cambridge

This is a telephone line for general questions about senior adult services in Cambridge.

Cambridge Housing Resources

City of Cambridge

The City of Cambridge can help address concerns and questions about housing resources, tenants, homeowners, landlords and property management companies, and court-related information.

City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund

City of Cambridge

Mid Cambridge

The City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance to Cambridge residents who wish to pursue post-secondary education.

Fixit Directory

City of Cambridge

This directory helps residents of the Cambridge-area to find businesses to repair and fix items before they’re discarded into the trash. It was created by the Cambridge Recycling Advisory Committee.

Cambridge Housing Stabilization Program: City of Cambridge

City of Cambridge, DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC), and Community Development Department

We help eligible people whose rent, condominium fees, or cooperative carrying charges exceed 40% of their income by providing a 4-month subsidy for the amount housing costs exceed 40% of their income.

Free Bluebike Passes: Grocery, Pharmacy, Restaurant, and Retail Workers

City of Cambridge

We provide free Bluebikes passes to essential workers employed at grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and local retail shops for Cambridge, Boston, Brookline, Somerville, and Everett.

Upcoming events

City of Cambridge and DeNovo Virtual Immigration Legal Screening Clinic

Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC), De Novo Center for Justice and Healing (formerly Community Legal Services and Counseling Center), and City of Cambridge

Wednesday, December 16 5:15pm – 7:15pm

On the 3rd Wednesday, this FREE monthly VIRTUAL clinic offers limited consultations with an immigration attorney and the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families.

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City of Cambridge and DeNovo Virtual Immigration Legal Screening Clinic

Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC), De Novo Center for Justice and Healing (formerly Community Legal Services and Counseling Center), and City of Cambridge

Wednesday, December 16 5:15pm – 7:15pm

Citywide Dinner & Movie Night

City of Cambridge

Movies curated by the Brattle Theatre. Dinner curated by you. Order in and support our local restaurants. For movie and dinner options, check out www.brattlefilm.org/cambmovienight

Immigration Legal Screening Telephone Consultation: De Novo and CIRC

City of Cambridge, De Novo Center for Justice and Healing (formerly Community Legal Services and Counseling Center), and Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC)

This FREE virtual clinic offers people a consultation with an immigration attorney to ask questions and get advice.

Nineteenth Amendment Centennial Committee - Public Art Community Forum

City of Cambridge

Mid Cambridge and Riverside

Join the Committee to discuss a new public artwork on Cambridge Common, celebrating Women's Suffrage and the importance of enfranchisement. We want to hear from you!

Community Meeting: A New Inclusive Playground

City of Cambridge

West Cambridge

A community meeting to discuss a new inclusive playground.

Cambridge Community Blood Drive

City of Cambridge

Mid Cambridge

Give blood. Help save lives. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter "City Hall" to schedule an appointment.

Light Up City Hall RED: World Dyslexia Awareness Day

City of Cambridge

Mid Cambridge

Community Meeting for Universal Playground Design

City of Cambridge

West Cambridge

Cradles to Crayons Donation Drive

City of Cambridge

Mid Cambridge

Join the Office of Mayor Marc C. McGovern in collecting essentials for local kids in need! We are accepting clothing, shoes and books. There are multiple drop off locations across Cambridge.

Vigil in Memory of George Floyd

City of Cambridge

We will be holding a vigil as a community to acknowledge the pain and remember the many lives lost to racism, intolerance, police brutality and other forms of violence.

19th Amendment Centennial Committee: Community Feedback

City of Cambridge

We want your input on a permanent public artwork to commemorate the centennial of American women winning the right to vote with the passage of 19th Amendment in 1920

Affiliated organizations

The Cambridge Consumers’ Council (CCC)

Mid Cambridge

We investigate complaints and resolve disputes that arise between consumers and businesses.

Cambridge Arts Council

Mid Cambridge

The Cambridge Arts Council is a city agency that funds, promotes, and presents high-quality, community-based arts programming for the benefit of artists, residents, and visitors to Cambridge, MA.

Peace Commission

Mid Cambridge

The Peace Commission promotes peace and social justice within Cambridge and in the wider world.

Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC)

Mid Cambridge

CIRC hosts a monthly free legal screening clinic for any MA resident seeking information regarding their immigration status.

Fresh Pond Reservation

Cambridge Highlands, Strawberry Hill, and West Cambridge

Fresh Pond Reservation is managed by the Cambridge Water Department. The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) is a municipally owned and operated water utility serving over 100,000 permanent residents.

City of Cambridge Budget Office

Mid Cambridge

We prepare the annual operating and capital budgets for submission by the City Manager to the City Council as well as official statements and other related documents.