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Ewen-Campen declares for Uyterhoeven’s state rep district after Uyterhoeven announces a Senate run

by Marc Levy March 3, 2026

Ewen-Campen said his goals as a state representative will be familiar from his work as a councilor, including housing, safe streets and immigrant protections.

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Rise in parking permit fees to $75 stalls in Cambridge with misunderstanding about seniors

by Marc Levy March 3, 2026

A proposal to raise the cost of most Cambridge resident parking permits was paused Monday amid a misunderstanding that the change affects every senior.

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Somerville meetings, March 2-9: Winter Hill and Brown schools, 90 Washington

by Marc Levy March 1, 2026

Take part in a week of plenty of meetings about replacing Somerville’s two oldest schools and a mixed-use project on Cobble Hill.

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Cambridge meetings, March 2-9: Clearing snow, setting standards for third graders (and principals)

by Marc Levy March 1, 2026

Take part in meetings on clearing snow from sidewalks and declaring school snow days, standard for students and school leaders and more.

TRANSPORTATION

Bus changes starting April 5 gives more access to Arlington and Burlington

by Marc Levy February 27, 2026

Six bus routes see changes starting April 5, including the CT2, 85 and 87 that are serving riders in Cambridge and Somerville.

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We have Tuesday office hours, and tonight they’re in Central Square

by Marc Levy February 24, 2026

As part of its mission of community, The Independent plans weekly “office hours” at two convenient locations, and the hours start this week.

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Mass transit is slowed by snowstorm and cleanup, MBTA warns

by Marc Levy February 23, 2026

The MBTA warned that extreme snowfall and a massive cleanup effort will result in “a number of service changes” for travel through Tuesday.

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Somerville meetings, Feb. 23-March 2: Kennedy yard improvements and new school ideas

by Marc Levy February 22, 2026

Take part in meetings about the McGrath Boulevard project, school improvement plans and funding for school and playing field projects.

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Cambridge meetings, Feb. 22-March 1: CambridgeSide project sees delays, Healthpeak advances

by Marc Levy February 22, 2026

Take part in meetings on school district budgeting, bike lanes on part of Broadway and developments in East Cambridge and the Alewife Quad.

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What you need to know about the Sunday snowstorm in Cambridge and Somerville

by Marc Levy February 21, 2026

A blizzard may dump between 1 and 2 feet of snow between 4 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, with gusts of up to 60 mph and whiteout conditions.