Letters
Copper Mill’s revised proposal still doesn’t work
The “new” proposal by Copper Mill includes a proposed structure that is 24 stories, down from 26 stories. Those are on top of the existing retail floors. And, yes, 24 stories for Davis Square is unquestionably still too high. The structure violates Mass Housing’s Chapter 40B design guidelines, and the project undercuts Somerville’s plans set […]
Increasing housing supply won’t lower prices
The idea of employing upzoning to make urban areas more affordable is based on the principle of supply and demand — a fundamental tenet of economic theory. Incentivize developers to build more housing units thereby increasing the supply. As the additional supply begins to sate the demand for housing, the price of housing should eventually […]
Protecting our engine of innovation
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this letter are those of the writer. Read more CRLS Sports: Baseball continues to roll, boys’ volleyball splits When the Trump administration moved to gut National Institutes of Health funding in February 2025, affecting scientific researchers in Cambridge, Boston, and around the country, I […]
What’s wrong with paper bags, Cambridge?
Shopping yesterday at Shaw’s in Porter Square, I was surprised that no paper bags, only “reusable” plastic bags, were available at checkout. When I asked a supervisor, he said I should ask the City of Cambridge — which, I learned, does not permit paper bags at retail stores [Editor’s note: Cambridge requires stores to charge […]