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City of Cambridge The City of Cambridge is the Soul of the Shore, located in Dorchester County, the Heart of Chesapeake Choose Cambridge!

Located just minutes from the Chesapeake Bay along the banks of the Choptank River, our historic Eastern Shore city boasts walkable streets, friendly neighborhoods, a revitalized, quaint downtown with variety of shops and delicacies, a delicious choice of restaurants, world-class marina facilities with a working lighthouse, and a dozen community parks including the waterfront Sailwinds Park and Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh. We're home to the second deepest port in Maryland, University of Maryland Medical System at Dorchester, Chesapeake College' Cambridge Center, and the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Resort. Come for a visit and learn why we've become one of the Eastern Shore's prime destinations!

📢 Cambridge Residents, Your Voice Matters!There are only 8 days remaining to submit questions for the upcoming Town Hall...
11/02/2026

📢 Cambridge Residents, Your Voice Matters!

There are only 8 days remaining to submit questions for the upcoming Town Hall Meeting.

This is a great opportunity to share questions, concerns, and ideas about topics that are important to you and our community. Submitting questions in advance helps City staff provide thorough and informed responses during the meeting.

📧 Submit questions to: [email protected]
📅 Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Thank you for staying involved and helping shape the future of Cambridge. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the Town Hall Meeting.

📢 Friendly Reminder: While City offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for Gubernatorial Election Day, ple...
11/02/2026

📢 Friendly Reminder: While City offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for Gubernatorial Election Day, please note that there will also be no trash collection service by Chesapeake Waste on this date.

If Tuesday is your regular collection day, your trash will be collected on your next scheduled pickup day.

Residents are also encouraged to use the link below to view the remaining 2026 holidays that will impact trash collection service, as Chesapeake Waste will not provide collection on those dates.

Thank you, Cambridge residents, for your cooperation, patience, and understanding.

https://www.choosecambridge.com/DocumentCenter/View/3981/Chesapeake-Waste

View the holidays the city offices will be closed

🌿 Join Us for the Cambridge Creek Clean-Up! 🧹The City of Cambridge invites residents, families, and community volunteers...
10/29/2026

🌿 Join Us for the Cambridge Creek Clean-Up! 🧹

The City of Cambridge invites residents, families, and community volunteers to take part in the Cambridge Creek Clean-Up on Sunday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

This is a great opportunity to work together to help keep our waterways clean, reduce litter, and support a healthier community for everyone.

📍 Cambridge Creek, next to Super Soda on Cedar Street
🚗 Parking is available at the pool located at 105 Virginia Ave.

Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and weather-appropriate clothing. All cleanup supplies, including grabbers, gloves, and bags, will be provided.

📝 Register in advance to help organizers ensure enough cleanup supplies are available:

https://form.jotform.com/262806041062145

https://www.trashfreemaryland.org/events/cambridgenov2026

Thank you for helping keep Cambridge clean, beautiful, and welcoming for all.

We hope to see you there! 🌿

🎃 Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Cambridge 🍬The City of Cambridge would like to inform residents that official Halloween...
10/29/2026

🎃 Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Cambridge 🍬

The City of Cambridge would like to inform residents that official Halloween Trick-or-Treating will be held on Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

While other Halloween and community events may take place before October 31, the City's designated Trick-or-Treating hours are 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 31.

We encourage everyone to enjoy the festivities and help make Halloween a safe and enjoyable event for all. Please use caution when traveling and be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic throughout the community during Trick-or-Treating hours.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for residents and visitors throughout our community.

📲🔔 Stay Connected with the City of Cambridge
To receive updates on City events, news, public meetings, road closures, and other important announcements, click the link below to sign up for City of Cambridge notifications.

https://www.choosecambridge.com/list.aspx

Town Hall Meeting UpdateThe City of Cambridge invites residents to submit questions in advance of the upcoming Town Hall...
10/27/2026

Town Hall Meeting Update

The City of Cambridge invites residents to submit questions in advance of the upcoming Town Hall Meeting. Submitting questions ahead of time helps City staff prepare detailed responses and ensures that topics important to the community can be addressed during the discussion. Questions should be submitted by Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Residents may submit questions by email to [email protected]

The Town Hall Meeting will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 305 Gay Street, Cambridge, Maryland. Residents may participate in person, virtually through Microsoft Teams, or by viewing the meeting live through Town Hall Streams.

The City encourages all residents to participate and share their questions, comments, and ideas. We look forward to an informative and productive community conversation and appreciate your continued involvement in helping shape the future of Cambridge.

Actualización sobre la Reunión Pública

La ciudad de Cambridge invita a los residentes a enviar sus preguntas antes de la próxima reunión pública. El envío anticipado de preguntas permite al personal municipal preparar respuestas detalladas y asegurarse de que se puedan tratar durante la discusión los temas importantes para la comunidad.

Las preguntas deben ser enviadas a más tardar el Martes 10 de Noviembre del 2026, a las 4:30 p.m.

Los residentes pueden enviar sus preguntas por correo electrónico a [email protected]

La reunión pública se llevará a cabo el lunes 16 de Noviembre del 2026, a las 5:30 p.m., en la Sala del Concejo (Council Chambers), ubicada en el 305 Gay Street, Cambridge, Maryland. Los residentes pueden participar de forma presencial, virtualmente a través de Microsoft Teams, o siguiendo la transmisión en vivo mediante la plataforma Town Hall Streams.

La ciudad anima a todos los residentes a participar y a compartir sus preguntas, comentarios e ideas. Esperamos contar con un dialogo comunitario informativo y productivo, y les agradecemos su constante participación para ayudar a definir el futuro de Cambridge.

📢 CITY OF CAMBRIDGE NOTICECity Offices Closed - Gubernatorial Election DayPlease be advised that City offices will be cl...
10/27/2026

📢 CITY OF CAMBRIDGE NOTICE

City Offices Closed - Gubernatorial Election Day

Please be advised that City offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of Gubernatorial Election Day.

Regular business operations will resume on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

For a complete list of City office closures, please visit the link below.

https://www.choosecambridge.com/280/Holiday-Calendar

Thank you.

View the holidays the city offices will be closed

On October 29, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., the intersection of Muir and Academy Streets will have occasional lane c...
10/27/2026

On October 29, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., the intersection of Muir and Academy Streets will have occasional lane closures to allow city staff to remove traffic lights there. A full closure is not expected, but please use care when approaching this intersection.

Beginning Wednesday, October 21, service providers will be working to reinstall and repair overhead lighting on Poplar a...
10/19/2026

Beginning Wednesday, October 21, service providers will be working to reinstall and repair overhead lighting on Poplar and Race Streets. This work is expected to be completed on Thursday, October 22.

A crew will begin on Poplar Street, working its way to the 400 block of Race Street. Work will be completed on the 500 Block of Race Street.
Only one portion of this area will be closed at any one time. Work on each day is expected to last from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Please use caution and obey lane signals and signage during these times.

10/15/2026

📢 City Manager Public Office Hours

The City of Cambridge announces that City Manager Glenn Steckman will hold his monthly public office hours on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at:

📍 410 Academy Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

The entrance will be open during these hours. Upon arrival, please follow the posted signs to the City Manager’s office.

We welcome your participation and look forward to connecting with members of our community.

Town Hall Meeting – November 16, 2026📅 Monday, November 16, 2026🕠 5:30 p.m.📍 Council Chambers, 305 Gay Street, Cambridge...
10/13/2026

Town Hall Meeting – November 16, 2026

📅 Monday, November 16, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Council Chambers, 305 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

The City of Cambridge invites residents to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting. This meeting provides an opportunity to receive updates on City initiatives and services, ask questions, share feedback, and participate in discussions regarding community priorities.

Residents may participate in person, or virtually. The meeting will also be available for viewing through Town Hall Streams.

Community input is valued and plays an important role in shaping the future of Cambridge. We encourage all residents to participate and appreciate your continued engagement. We look forward to welcoming you to the Town Hall Meeting and hearing your perspectives and feedback.

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410 Academy Street
Cambridge, MD
21613

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+14102284020

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