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Posts published in June 2024

Ward 4 Councilor adds gas stove amendment to Electrification Ordinance

City Council passes amendment 13-11, but State acceptance remains in doubt. The June 3 City Council meeting contained item #49-24 “Discussion and possible adoption of an ordinance requiring electrification of all new construction and substantial renovations.” The proposed ordinance is called the Fossil Fuel-Free Ordinance (pages 7-11 here), which was…

Update – 6/4/2024

We updated Newton Police Superintendent George McMains named Acting Chief to include clarification by the Mayor’s Office of the status of Chief Carmichael’s leave.

High school sports: Spring wrap-up

Newton South HS Spring season for Newton South High School’s sports has been filled with many important achievements. Outdoor Track: This spring season, Outdoor Track continued to perform well. At the New England Championship meet on June 8, Alex Friedman placed sixth in the Boys 1600 meter race. Earlier, at…

Nonantum Neighborhood Association’s Village Day honors Susan Paley and Joe Prestejohn

On a spectacular, sunny Sunday, hundreds of people came to enjoy the Nonantum Neighborhood Association’s thirteenth annual Village Day celebration in and around Colletti-Magni Park. Village Day is the second in the community’s three summertime events, between the annual Memorial Day parade and Festa Italiana in July. This year’s Village…

City Council Meetings – Week of 6/2/2024

City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 3 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Watch live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or NewTV’s Youtube channel. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber)…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 6/2/2024

Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet and Planning Memo): Newton Fair Housing Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30AM. The agenda (with meeting materials) includes the following: Newtonville…

Newton’s 150th birthday celebrated at Newton Centre Fire Headquarters (slide show)

Continuing the celebration of the City of Newton’s 150th anniversary year, kids of all ages gathered at Fire Headquarters on June 2 to meet firefighters, marvel at firefighting gear, greet Marshall the Paw Patrol Fire Pup, learn about fire safety, and enjoy many hundreds of pancakes prepared by Newton favorite…

Newton Police honor fallen Officers, celebrate 150th anniversary, and grant scholarships

On June 2, the Newton Police Department marked its 150th anniversary in conjunction with Police Memorial Sunday, a solemn day dedicated to honoring officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The event was hosted by the Newton Police Memorial Association (NMPA). Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Acting Chief…

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