TRANSPORTATION 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.
NEWS 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.
NEWS 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.
NEWS 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.
NEWS 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.
NEWS 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.
NEWS 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.
NEWS 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.
NEWS Survey notes rise in anti-Zionism among Jews in the area, now home to a non-Zionist synagogue by Marc Levy February 21, 2026 There’s been an 8 percent increase in area Jewish households since 2015 – and among them, 38 percent of their inhabitants identify as anti-Zionist.