There's a rat problem happening in Cambridge that has residents afraid to leave their home.
While the city contendst hat rats are normal for densely populated areas, they acknowledge thereβs been an increase in sightings β and as a result, an uptick in public officials hearing from upset residents.
βI think we all got the email from the woman in Cambridgeport who canβt garden anymore,β said Cambridge City Councilor Tim Toomey βFor 30 years, sheβs been gardening. Sheβs afraid to go out now and do that. Thatβs unacceptable.β
One resident said she recently moved to Third Square apartments at 285 Third St. in Kendall Square and said βRATS ARE EVERYWHERE!β The resident continued βI havenβt seen one in my apartment yet, but if I do Iβm out!β
Town officials are are trying to get control of the rat infestation and also list causes of what residents are doing to contribute, read more here.