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Business Toolkit: Regulatory Issues

Businesses operating in Cambridge must deal with a host of regulatory issues that affect their growth. The CCC assists growing members with their regulatory concerns. If your business is concerned about regulatory issues, contact the CCC at (617) 876-4100 or e-mail us with your question. More information is also available in our Government Affairs section.


Licensing

All licensing issues are handled by the Cambridge License Commission. These issues include liquor and food licenses, noise issues, and taxi service.

Richard Scali
Executive Director
Cambridge License Commission
831 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6140
rscali@ci.cambridge.ma.us


Taxation

Taxation in the City of Cambridge is handled by the City of Cambridge's Office of Fiscal Affairs in conjunction with the Assessors Office, the Cambridge City Council, and the City Manager. Most notably, commercial property tax bills are administered by these offices, as are changes to the tax code, such as the recently-passed Community Preservation Act  (CPA).

Faith McDonald
Director
Assessors Department
Cambridge City Hall
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4343
fmcdonald@ci.cambridge.ma.us


Zoning

All zoning inquiries can be directed to the City of Cambridge Community Development Department. The Zoning Ordinance is created by the Cambridge City Council with input from the City's Planning Board.

Beth Rubenstein
Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Community Development Department
344 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4600
brubenstein@ci.cambridge.ma.us

Read full zoning information


Parking and Transportation

Parking and transportation issues are handled by the City of Cambridge's Office of Traffic, Transportation, and Planning. These include resident parking stickers, signage and meter issues.

Sue Clippenger
Director of Traffic, Transportation, and Planning
Community Development Department
344 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4700
sclippenger@ci.cambridge.ma.us


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