Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Until construction in 2028, Just A Start plans to run a commercial parking lot in Porter Square

by Marc Levy July 14, 2026

A builder of all-affordable homes says running a parking lot can help cover costs as it prepares to bring 100 apartments to the neighborhood.

COMMUNITY

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

by Marc Levy July 14, 2026

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

DEVELOPMENT

Despite misgivings, Somerville decides to start a development process at 90 Washington St. site

by Marc Levy July 13, 2026

A development process for homes, retail and other uses can move ahead at 90 Washington St. in Somerville’s Inner Belt, the 4-acre parcel that was once the Cobble Hill mall.

NEWS

Arrest is made in death of Xavier Bautista, killed by multiple men wearing masks

by Marc Levy July 13, 2026

A Canton man has been charged in the fatal shooting of Cantabrigian Xavier Bautista, but officials say the arrested man is just one of several involved in the July 4 killing.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, July 13-20: Potential upset for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning

by Marc Levy July 12, 2026

Take part in meetings and gatherings on progress in Carl Barron Plaza, possible changes for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning and more.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, July 13-20: After nearly two decades, a big step at the Star Market site

by Marc Levy July 12, 2026

Take part in meetings on the development of the 90 Washington site, apartments in Porter Square and breaking ground at the old Star Market.

DEVELOPMENT

Building at 40 Thorndike and its tower of empty office space sells for $1 and assumption of $232M debt

by Marc Levy July 11, 2026

The building opened its doors Oct. 8, 2024, and filled the 48 affordable residential units at its base – but never the 420,000 square feet of office and retail space.

COMMUNITY

The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Bumpy Road

by Marc Levy July 11, 2026

The Independent’s second locally themed puzzle celebrates a facet of Somerville history that is, in a way, reflected in ancient Cambridge history.

BUSINESS

Somerville Theatre and College Avenue building in Davis are for sale, along with Arlington Capitol Theatre site (updated)

by Marc Levy July 10, 2026

The Somerville Theatre property is for sale, along with the Arlington Capitol Theatre site, affecting several tenants and potentiall a seismic change for cinema in the area.

NEWS

Decker and MacKay hold a forum on social justice that keeps slipping into a debate on good government

by Marc Levy July 9, 2026

There were glimpses of issues-based ways voters might differentiate between candidates where office seekers are likely to all be progressive and pursue simiilar policies.