The Newton Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is conducting focus groups — both in-person and virtual — with both NPS parents/guardians and members of the overall Newton community. Topics to be covered include: Each focus group is one hour. There are several dates and times available November 17-20 for individuals…
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A significant change could be on the way for the Newton Police Department as a group of officers will soon begin a pilot program for body-worn cameras, according to Chief John Carmichael. “I recognize that there are pros and cons to it,” said Carmichael during a recent phone interview. “I…
A ballot-question committee, Vote Yes for Newton, has been formed to advocate for the approval of three override proposals totaling $14.9 million. The three questions will be decided in an election in March 2023. The committee is co-chaired by Christine Dutt and Kerry Prasad, and Kevin Spector is treasurer. Kerry…
The November 7 School Committee meeting began with five NPS high school students winning the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Academic/Blumer Book awards: There were eight public commenters, a large amount compared with most public comment periods, addressing NPS’ announcement during the October 27 School Committee meeting that, due to…
At the corner of Walnut and Floral Streets in Newton Highlands, in a row of shops that formerly held Takara Sushi and Coffee Corner, there’s a letter-sized sign taped to a shop window: “Help Wanted — Inventor’s Assistants — kimatlab.com” — along with a one-page, densely typed “Partial List of…
On November 10th, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to pass the Public Lands Preservation Act (PLPA, H.5381), designed to preserve open space in the Commonwealth. For Rep. Ruth Balser (D, Newton) it was the successful culmination of a twenty-four-year legislative journey, with roots in her service on the Newton Board of…
The Newton Cultural Alliance — a nonprofit arts & culture organization directing The Allen Center and advocating for member art organizations and creative individuals — announces new appointments and programs: NCA welcomes concert cellist and 20-year Newton resident Allison Yoshie Eldredge as its Artist in Residence. She is responsible for…
Unofficial results have been released for the contested state-wide races. Newton voters selected the following: Governor/Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State State Treasurer State Auditor Question 1: Yes: 18,869. No: 15,635. Question 2: Yes: 26,986. No: 6,893. Question 3: Yes: 17,888. No: 15,108. Question 4: Yes: 24,717. No: 9,593.
On November 4th, Jenn Adams marked her 20th anniversary as News Director at NewTV, Newton’s Community Media Channel (now celebrating 30 years serving the Newton community since 1992). She and her staff of interns have covered local elections, community events, Newton School Committee meetings, Newton City Council meetings (when she…
The proposal to replace turf fields at the two high schools — beginning with Newton South High School — is moving forward. The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department appeared before the Conservation Commission in October with a short presentation regarding the need to replace Newton South’s field and discussed the…