April 2026 - Page 3 of 13 - Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Guess who was left out of the speeches in 1905 celebrating Cambridge’s 275th anniversary

by Beth Folsom of History Cambridge April 27, 2026

“We cannot help but look forward with some anxiety to the future,” the president of Harvard said. “The Puritans no longer control Cambridge.”

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Missing the tax filing deadline isn’t cause for panic

by Vincent Hicks April 27, 2026

To start with, if you’re owed a refund, there’s no penalty for filing late. Even if you owe, missing a deadline shouldn't be fatal.

OPINION

New data privacy laws will have unintended consequences that hurt mom-and-pops and nonprofits

by Diane S. Nahabedian April 27, 2026

The bills gaining traction on Beacon Hill are well-intentioned but threaten to create unintended consequences for small businesses and nonprofits.

LIT

Author David Szalay in the flesh

by Sarah Prusik April 27, 2026

The 2025 Booker Prize winner talks autonomy, audiobooks and Dua Lipa's book club in Harvard Square.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, April 27-May 4: Healthpeak shows its giant project in the Highlands

by Marc Levy April 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on Healthpeak's plan for a new neighborhood in the Alewife Quadrangle, new homes on Ellery Street and big city projects.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, April 27-May 4: Developers vie for 90 Washington St. project

by Marc Levy April 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on remaking 90 Washington St., surveillance technology, a teen center at Cummings School and Davis Square issues.

OPINION

Call it improvements, call it planning, delaying a development is a way to make it not happen

by Nicholas Marchuk April 26, 2026

It’s doubtful any more meetings, planning, input, commentary, essays or shouting will facilitate a better decision about the Copper Mill project.

OPINION

Something about the design of this food hall was bothering me.

by Marc Levy April 26, 2026

CanalSide looks toward a boisterous future of 600 people warming a giant space, forgetting the lessons from ghosted storefronts.

NEWS

Somerville Housing’s special officers are under the authority of city’s police chief in new home rule petition

by Marc Levy April 25, 2026

Special police officers also won’t be excluded from union activities or civil service rules, city councilors were assured.

NEWS

Gilligan-Corsetti organizes a run for Somerville state rep; Azeem breaks for his wedding and a party

by Marc Levy April 25, 2026

“I understand the struggles of working class people,” said Olivia Gilligan-Corsetti, eyeing a 27th Middlesex seat. Also: A “big South Asian dance party” calls.