Cambridge, on the broad waters of the Choptank River, was laid out as a town in 1684 on land that was once part of the Choptank Indian Reservation. It is one of the oldest towns in Maryland and has been called on occasion the Queen City on the Eastern Shore and the tomato capital of the world.
The City of Cambridge Mayor and Commissioners are elected to serve a term of four years.
The City Council meets in public forum at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Council Chambers at 305 Gay Street.