This issue was recategorized from Other to Street Cleaning (Internal).

City Hall – DR assigned this issue to Public Works - PK (Solid Waste)

What is with that library entrance?? This complaint comes up often, and has been over YEARS! Is this an open branch of the library, or an abandoned former site of a library? It sounds absolutely disgusting!!

I don't know why the City doesn't install lighting at that entrance, or install some sort of barrier to keep vagrant activity out. Or a regular patrol by CPD?

What the hey, City of Cambridge???

Thank you for reporting your concern to City of Cambridge via Commonwealth Connect. We have reviewed the information you provided our staff and will be investigating this issue further.

Cambridge can do better than this!

Thank you for reporting. Both Public Works and Library maintenance staff are aware of the issues in this location and have it scheduled for frequent cleaning/inspection.

The Central Square Library has been a neglected library for a long time .I feel second rate when I sit down to read the newspaper or a magazine there. It's a depressing experience.
I don't feel this way at any other city library branch- even the tiny branches on Concord Avenue and in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Why is this library so neglected?? Is there a city councilor who lives in this area of Cambridge and will focus on this library and the neighborhood it services?

@anonymous: I think that's a great idea and I agree with you - I always enjoy time spent in libraries and it should not be a depressing experience.

I think the City should give a little TLC to the Central Square branch and ask CPD to patrol the area to keep vagrants from befouling it.

The Library and Public Works perform regular cleaning in this area. If you see a need for additional cleaning, please open a new report and it will be assigned to staff for cleanup.