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Gov. Healey and Rep. Auchincloss address Charles River Regional Chamber

The Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce concluded Women’s History Month on March 31 with guest speaker Governor Maura Healey, and Congressman Jake Auchincloss was a late addition to the much anticipated program. A lively audience of 259 business leaders and elected officials from Needham, Newton, Watertown, and Wellesley filled the…

Rep. Kay Khan celebrates work of Suffolk faculty on challenges of incarcerated women

On Monday, March 10, former Newton State Representative Kay Khan hosted a luncheon to honor the work of two Suffolk University faculty who have spent much of their academic careers researching the range of challenges for incarcerated women. Among her last acts as state representative, Rep. Khan issued proclamations for…

Newton’s State delegation receives State House assignments

Newton’s state senator and three state representatives have received their leadership positions and committee assignments for the current State House term. State Senator Cynthia Creem (Brookline, Newton and Wellesley) will continue as: Office phone:  617-722-1639. Email: Cynthia.Creem@masenate.gov State Rep. John Lawn (10th Middlesex) will continue as: Office phone: 617-722-2430. Email:…

Octogenarians on the March

On a dreary, overcast March 1st, Newton Centre suddenly became the lively, colorful destination for Octogenarians on the March. Approximately 50 people carrying homemade signs gathered at a table under large banners – one quoting Edmund Burke: “Evil Triumphs when Good People Do Nothing” and another, ”Do Something! Stand with…

Land Use Committee does not approve rezoning and special permit for 386-390 Watertown Street

After three hours of free-ranging debate on the pros and cons of granting both a zoning change and a special permit for 368-390 Watertown Street in Nonantum to allow for the addition of another floor and three more units, the Land Use Committee voted to defeat both items. Nonantum Neighborhood…

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