Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Translator Ken Kronenberg has disturbing things to say about America in 2026, and they’re from Germany in the 1930s

by Marc Levy June 1, 2026

Kronenberg is translating toxic German propaganda from the fascist era of eugenics, racism and slaughter as it seeps through U.S. political speech.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, May 31-June 8: Ending waste outfall in public waters and razing the city’s ‘First Pizzeria’

by Marc Levy May 31, 2026

Take part in meetings on Combined Sewer Overflows, homes at the Florentine Gardens and a fix for temperature issues at the Edgerly school.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, May 31-June 8: New homes, stopping the sewage and a gun buyback

by Marc Levy May 31, 2026

Take part in meetings on changes that can reshape Cambridge Street, 92 homes for Rindge Avenue and ending sewage outflow into public waters.

NEWS

After an explosion and shaking felt regionwide, some point to boom from a meteor

by Marc Levy May 30, 2026

Calls began flooding into 911 at around 2:20 p.m. about an explosion, with first responders also exchanging confused reports about the cause.

NEWS

Whatever process was promised, Cambridge plans to sink a giant stormwater tank on Sherman Street

by Marc Levy May 29, 2026

Neighbors got an apology, but no sign that a 2.1 million-gallon tank wouldn't be installed. What goes above it may still be open to debate.

NEWS

Work at Somerville’s Foss Park began without warning to residents … or to the state (updated)

by Marc Levy May 29, 2026

A pile of asphalt and presence of heavy machinery at Foss Park alarmed Somervillians this week and led to a rebuke by state representative Mike Connolly.

NEWS

Somerville needs to brace for years of surging water and sewer bills

by Marc Levy May 29, 2026

The year of bills that starts July 1 could have been worse, but the causes of the rate increases coming up are largely out of city control.

EDUCATION

Six positions are filled in a round of hirings by Cambridge school district, including at CRLS and Fletcher Maynard

by Marc Levy May 28, 2026

Several hires were announced by Cambridge Public Schools, including making Allan Gately Gehant principal of CRLS, where he has been interim principal.

MENU

Clover shuts down, third Hong Kong Festival is Sunday and J.P. Licks does the World Cup

by Marc Levy May 28, 2026

The Clover chain was in its final hours Thursday, the New England Hong Kong Festival returns and there are seven new flavors at an ice cream chain.

BUSINESS

Apartment buildings with 79 units will be transitioned to affordable housing after purchase

by Marc Levy May 28, 2026

Spokespeople with the Cambridge Housing Authority and city said they would work with current residents to convert the homes to affordable.