May 2026 - Page 10 of 11 - Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Frustration is rising before a multifamily project does at 88 Ellery St.

by Marc Levy May 5, 2026

A six-story condo project was continued again by the Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission. It’s been before the NCD since January.

COMMUNITY

Tuesday office hour in Central Square (Toscanini’s, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

May 5, 2026

Bring story ideas, questions, concerns or complaints to one of our convenient locations – or, even better, come with proposals to become part of a team.

BUSINESS

On the way to a housing goal set for 2030, officials agree to check if Cambridge is on the right path

by Marc Levy May 4, 2026

After passing a series of zoning changes to meet Cambridge housing needs projected in 2017, the City Council is asking whether the goals have changed.

BUSINESS

Cambridge Common House opens, a boutique flagship for a Harvard Square stay

by Marc Levy May 4, 2026

A 16-room lodging house called Cambridge Common House is opened on Garden Street, updating an 1880 “gathering place for students, artists and intellectuals.”

DID YOU KNOW

Reeling from a president’s assassination, we said political violence was not the answer to the country’s struggles

by Beth Folsom of History Cambridge May 4, 2026

Cantabrigians channeled their anger over Lincoln's killing, many seeing it as a symbol of a larger struggle between the forces of good and evil.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Go to the backdoor Roth IRA when there are limits at the front

by Vincent Hicks May 4, 2026

Here’s a way to build tax-free retirement income and reduce future required minimum distribution concerns with create greater financial flexibility.

DEVELOPMENT

Healthpeak gets first approvals for 42 acres, but hears calls to speed up building a bridge to Alewife

by Marc Levy May 3, 2026

With 42 acres of a new neighborhood expected to be developed over what may be decades, Planning Board were keen to hear about a bridge over train tracks.

OPINION

Tatte no way

by Nicholas Marchuk May 3, 2026

Young professionals on this side of the river don’t talk about it, but none of us really go to Tatte. It’s a bit like going to a Hard Rock Cafe in New York.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, May 4-11: Budget season hearings begin and officials talk AI in schools

by Marc Levy May 3, 2026

Take part in meetings on an Ellery Street multifamily plan, artificial intelligence in school, redesigned bus routes and Cambridge‘s next annual budget.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, May 4-11: Building a school and moving council meetings to Tuesdays (in 2028)

by Marc Levy May 3, 2026

Take part in meetings on building a replacement school, filling crossing guard shortages, changes to meeting schedules and much more.