As the process to possibly replace the existing Newton city seal moves forward, a few City Councilors have expressed concerns about the current survey on the three proposed designs for a new seal. (The survey closes on August 21.) In the July 10 meeting of the Programs and Services Committee…
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An exciting project has begun on Pettee Square in Upper Falls to make major improvements to the intersection at Oak and Chestnut Streets, but it has caused some disruption of business in the interim. The goal of this $3.1 million project, now 60% complete, is to raise the intersection in…
The Newton Free Library, Understanding Our Differences (UOD), and the Newton Commission on Disability will celebrate Disability Pride Month by hosting a free, moderated panel and discussion centered around the question, “What does disability pride mean to you?” It will take place on Wednesday, July 17, at 7PM in the…
On July 14, the Newton Southeast Little League (NSELL) 10U Williamsport team advanced to the semifinal round of the annual State Championship, marking the first time in six years that any NSELL team has advanced beyond the District round of the competition. After winning the District level with a 5-1…
Michael Jellinek, M.D. has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at William James College. He was Chief of Child Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, co-developer of the widely used Pediatric Symptom Checklist for emotional problems, President of Newton Wellesley Hospital, Chief Clinical Officer of Partners HealthCare (now MGB) responsible…
On June 27, the League of Women Voters of Newton sponsored a debate among the three candidates to succeed the retiring Rep. Kay Khan as state representative for the 11th Middlesex district. Alex Jablon and Amy Sangiolo seek the Democratic party nomination. The winner of the September 3 primary will…
For the third time in two weeks, the three Democratic candidates for the open 12th Middlesex House seat met to make their case to district voters. The three candidates — City Councilor Bill Humphrey, City Councilor Rick Lipof and former City Councilor Greg Schwartz — highlighted their experience and campaign…
On June 29, the first official day of summer vacation for Newton Public Schools (NPS) students, Superintendent Anna Nolin sent a lengthy email to families in which she thanked educators, parents, and City officials for their partnership with NPS. The email contained links to the reports discussed at the June…
While baseball is known as America’s favorite pastime, another sport involving a bat and ball has an earlier history in this country and is beloved by ex-pats living around the U.S., including in Newton. “It’s a beautiful sport; I’m in love with it,” said Kartik Shah, an executive committee member…
On July 8, Rev. Parisa Parsa of the First Unitarian Society in Newton moderated Empathy Now: A Multifaith Conversation between Dr. Celene Ibrahim and Rabbi Or Rose. Dr. Ibrahim is a faculty member at the Groton School who teaches global history, religious studies, and applied ethics. Rabbi Rose is the…