For the third time in four years, the Newton Public Schools (NPS) spring budgeting process has brought up the possibility of cuts across several departments, sparking concern and advocacy from educators and community members. These challenges come after COVID-19 relief funds have been exhausted and the March 2023 operating override failed…
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Newton South High School’s debate team achieved extraordinary results at this year’s state tournament, held from March 27-29. Students in the competition’s “novice” and “varsity” divisions competed in pairs. Out of 95 novice pairs, South students came in first and second place. Out of 77 varsity pairs, South students tied…
On March 30, in the midst of several recent Newton Public Schools (NPS) budgeting meetings, Superintendent Anna Nolin and the School Committee held a special meeting with the State Legislators representing Newton: All are Newton residents except Rep. Lawn, who resides in Watertown. The one-hour meeting began with Dr. Nolin presenting…
The LigerBots, Newton’s dual-high-school FIRST Robotics team, won the Greater Boston FIRST Robotics Competition at Revere High School over the March 27-29 weekend, leading a field of 37 teams in a close finish to earn entry to the District Championships, April 15-18. Through the 74-match qualifying round, the LigerBots (team…
For the third event in the “No Kings” series of demonstrations condemning President Donald J. Trump’s administration, at least 2,500 gathered in Newton Centre as millions protested across the country amid heightened tensions over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, a government shutdown, and the war with Iran. The turnout…
Formosa Bun & Dumpling Factory held its long-awaited grand opening in Newton Centre with a celebratory ribbon cutting on March 28. After many months of preparation and a soft launch in early December, the shop had been able to complete takeout orders while waiting for permits to clear. Back then,…
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Casey Ngo-Miller presented to the School Committee on March 11 about the Special Education services provided by NPS and some of the challenges in budgeting and funding these services. A repeated theme was how state and federal mandates have increased the NPS allocation to Special…
A crowd gathered by the Johnny Kelley statue early on the morning of March 28 for a ceremony both solemn and joyful — part memorial service, part joyful training run for the upcoming Boston Marathon. They gathered to dedicate a bench to the memory of Susan Hurley, founder of CharityTeams,…
Pink tricorn hats festooned with shiny stars and fluffy pompoms were unheard of in the 18th century, but on March 28, at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, they were the height of fashion for children attending the Revolutionary Newton program. “That’s amazing,” said 5-year-old Margot, whose parents withheld her last…
Chris Mirabile of Newton Lower Falls has completed his debut mystery novel, The Washashore. The book introduces readers to Silas Lopez, a former Southwest rancher who has become Provincetown’s new police chief. The novel unfolds as a “fish out of water” story, following a rooted westerner experiencing Provincetown and the…