Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Vote on keeping Cambridge’s Garden Street one-way for cars hits a red light amid call of ‘bad public policy’

by Marc Levy April 13, 2026

Whether Cambridge city councillors will vote to keep Garden Street as it is or bring back two-way car traffic will have to wait until a April 27 meeting.

DEVELOPMENT

Somervillians can see proposals for 90 Washington St. on Friday and give opinions on them April 22

by Marc Levy April 13, 2026

Redevelopment plans for a 4-acre Cobble Hill site owned by the city will be viewed and talked about at meeting held online April 22.

TRANSPORTATION

The MBTA is taking ideas for improvements through 2050, but no local listening sessions are set yet (updated)

by Marc Levy April 13, 2026

A “fiscally constrained” Capital Investment Plan already includes more than 600 projects, but the MBTA says it's seeking more input.

NEWS

Demolition detours end Friday so traffic can return to normal around the site of former Riverview condos

by Marc Levy April 13, 2026

With teardown complete at 221 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge is about to reopen the surrounding Sparks and Mount Auburn streets after 272 days.

NEWS

Order around appointing special police in Somerville, including at Housing Authority, paused for questions

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

Legislators warn that time is running out to make sure of passage on Beacon Hill, putting pressure on action when an order returns April 23.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, April 13-20: Another zigzag on Garden Street and multi-income housing

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

Take part in meetings on a massive energy project, social housing, traffic changes (or not) on Garden Street and Gold Star Mothers park.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, April 13-20: Displacement and affordability, a change of use in Union Square

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

Take part in meetings on finances for the school district, displaced people and creation of affordable homes and a wish not to build Union Square offices.

OPINION