Beloved Nonantum residents Lucia Arpino, Gilda (“Jill”) Damore, and Bruno Damore — victims of the June 25 triple homicide — are remembered in obituaries linked above. Visiting hours will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church (573 Washington Street) on Wednesday, July 5 from 4PM to 8PM. A…
Posts published in July 2023
Rainy weather canceled the morning and afternoon festivities, but Newton turned out for the full evening of celebration for Independence Day.
CANCELED: Kids Morning: July 4, 10AM-Noon, at Newton Centre Bowl — the open green space below the hut off Tyler Terrace. A free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Patriotic Costume Parade, Grand Pet Promenade, Decorated Bicycle Parade, make…
New Newton Public Schools Superintendent Anna Nolin has sent a memorandum to the School Committee recommending that the Underwood and Ward Task Force be “concluded” without issuing further guidance to the community about the future of the two schools. During the June 12 School Committee meeting, the Task Force issued…
The Newton Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the City Council Public Safety and Transportation (PST) Committee met separately in June to review and discuss the Newton Police response to spectators entering the course on Mile 21 of the Boston Marathon on April 17. Testimony from Newton Police Superintendent George McMains…
As anticipated, Alexandria, the nation’s largest life science real estate investment trust, has sold its Newton Riverside Center (275 Grove Street, Auburndale) to Boston-based Greatland Realty Partners for $117 million, half of the price it paid for it in 2020. Adjacent to the now-paused Mark Development Riverside project, the three-building…
We revised Mayor Fuller and DA Ryan lead community meeting following triple homicides to clarify that the additional public hearing on July 24 will be open to all who did not speak at the June 26 meeting, and another public hearing will be scheduled at a later date specifically for…
On Wednesday, June 28, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan, and Newton Police Superintendent George McMains led a community meeting to discuss the June 25th homicides of Lucia Arpino, 97, her daughter Gilda (Jill) D’Amore, 73 and her son-in-law, Bruno D’Amore, 74. The three were murdered in…
Nasser Musisi is looking to the future after going on strike last week with Starbucks colleagues across the country. The Newton Corner barista said he and his coworkers are prepared to take additional action if the international coffee chain does not address their concerns about union bargaining practices, problems with…
This week there will be no meetings of the City Council, School Committee, or Design Review Team. Newton’s Fourth of July Celebration events will take place on Tuesday. Check newtonma.gov for updates on weather. Board and Commissions Three meetings, all on Thursday evening: Conservation Commission Newton Highlands Area Council Newtonville…
Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): Police Superintendent McManus explained the timeline and actions regarding keeping spectators off the race course. Police were called 4 times about one group. Alcohol is banned in Newton, alcohol and confetti cannons are…
The following petitions were approved by the Traffic Council (see Report). NOTE: These Traffic Council decisions may be appealed through the close of business on July 5, 2023. The Traffic Council voted to hold the following: