Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Worry sets in about new tech’s toll on Cambridge in power and water

by Marc Levy March 31, 2026

AI has begun its creep into municipal business and data centers are coming that can’t be regulated because the new tech isn't in the city’s table of uses.

NEWS

Resident parking permits in Cambridge will be $75 next time, unless the driver cites a hardship

by Marc Levy March 30, 2026

Most Cambridge drivers could be asked to pay $75 for their next resident parking permit, up from $25, under a policy order passed Monday after four weeks awaiting action by the City Council. The...

MENU

Get a $5 burger at Cambridge Common like it’s 1996 again

by Marc Levy March 30, 2026

Also on the Menu this week: Somerville’s Mobile Farmers Market returns next week, Anna’s Taqueria has shrimp and Ten One Tea House has a big to-go box.

NEWS

Cambridge has surpassed its 1950s population peak, with housing, wealth and race effects

by Marc Levy March 29, 2026

The Human Rights Commission heard findings on age and sex; households and families; race and ethnicity; immigration; income and poverty.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, March 30-April 6: Affordable homes overlay zoning … and doughnuts

by Marc Levy March 29, 2026

Take part in meetings on 90 Washington and new school plans, affordable homes overlay zoning and hours a Winter Hill Dunkin’.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, March 30-April 6: The city is using AI and talking data centers and turning 400

by Marc Levy March 29, 2026

Take part in meetings on changes to community benefits, tech, events and tourism issues and the future of city-owned properties.

OPINION

They talk about politeness when they mean compliance

by Marc Levy March 29, 2026

The idea of politeness as “professionalism” is a societal delusion, and too frequently the enforcing of a gracious response to malicious policy.

NEWS

Protect Act passes in state House of Representatives ahead of weekend Trump protests

by Marc Levy March 28, 2026

An Act Protecting Access to Justice comes “in response to the ongoing fascist ICE crackdown,” state representative Mike Connolly said.

COMMUNITY

Mount Auburn Cemetery opens its gates at 6 a.m. for early morning strolls and bird-watching

by Marc Levy March 28, 2026

Mount Auburn Cemetery brings back its Early-Bird Hours starting Wednesday and reopens its Washington Tower for the season.

NEWS

A moment of silence honors Olympian Reavis, who set records at Somerville High and nationally

by Marc Levy March 27, 2026

Olympian Phil Reavis was mourned Thursday in Somerville, where he lived and is honored as the namesake of a high school athletic field.