The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see report and watch the meeting video):
Posts published in November 2024
Newton Conservators is hosting a webinar — Floodlights and Fireflies: Environmental sustainability starts in your front yard — on Thursday, November 21, 7-8:30PM. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, Dr. Avalon Owens shows…
Newton’s Gingerbread House Exhibit & Contest is back for a second year! All are invited to share their talents with the community. Enter as a Youth (under 15), Adult (15 & up), or Team. Compete for people’s choice awards for Most Whimsical, Best use of Materials, and Best Architectural Design. All ages and all…
More than 300 Newton political leaders, veterans, their families and friends came to American Legion Nonantum Post 440 on Veterans Day for the City’s annual ceremony to honor veterans. The federal holiday was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I, until Congress…
In March 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, four Newton residents – Martha Bixby, Ranjani Paradise, Shalini Tendulkar, and Shreeda Vyas – saw an opportunity to help locals in need. They started the Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors mutual aid network, which, in 2021, became incorporated as the non-profit…
In anticipation of the scheduled court date in the case of Scott Hayes, charged with assault with a deadly weapon during a Newton pro-Israel demonstration in September, a group of protesters gathered in front of the Newton District Court on November 7. They were members of the Newton-based, pro-Palestinian organization,…
Grasping two large chunks of charcoal, Marilyn Kalish quickly began to draw black lines bursting with movement on a white surface. Soon, the beginnings of figures emerged, hinting at the subject of the final piece. The longtime working artist recently opened West Newton Gallery at 1286 Washington Street, West Newton…
After two years of working toward the goal, the Newton Police Department (NPD) received full accreditation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) on October 30. NPD Acting Chief George McMains accepted the award at a ceremony that day. In celebrating this achievement, the department acknowledged the efforts of its accreditation managers…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Land Use Committee will meet in person (Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the…
Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 12 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Economic Development Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Room 204) on Tuesday, November 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Election Commission will meet in person (Cafeteria,…