George McMains, formerly the Superintendent of the Newton Police Department (NPD), is currently serving as Acting Police Chief. At the end of May, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that Mr. McMains will serve in place of Chief John Carmichael, who is on “Personal Leave.” The Acting Chief is a twenty-seven-year veteran…
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William James College has bestowed honorary degrees on two distinguished Newton residents: Dr. Rochelle Walensky served as the 19th Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2021 to 2023) and before that was at the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic, a Professor of Medicine at Harvard University (2012-2021),…
For twenty-one years, Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) has invited state legislators to nominate women in their district to be honored as “Commonwealth Heroines.” This year, Rep. Kay Khan, 11th Middlesex District, chose Ellie Goldberg, a dedicated advocate for children’s health. According to MCSW, which sponsors the…
The Newton Police Force has been augmented by the addition of six newly graduated officers, at a time when the force has been reduced to 137 members. On Friday, June 14, five of the new recruits were sworn in by Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and the Acting Chief George McMains. The…
Greg Reibman, President and CEO of the Charles River Regional Chamber, is one of four recipients of the Housing Hero award presented by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to honor “hard work and unwavering commitment” to supporting MHP’s goal to increase the supply of affordable housing in Massachusetts. MHP said, “He…
As part of its Village Day celebration, the Newton Highlands community honored its longtime Alderman (City Councilor), George Mansfield, who died last year. At a ceremony highlighting his years of service to the city, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered a Proclamation designating June 9, 2024 as “George Mansfield Day” in Newton.…
On Sunday, June 9, residents joined the Newton Fire Department in paying tribute to the eight former Newton firefighters who died this past year. Those remembered were: Armando DelCampo Lieutenant George J. MacGillivary Firefighter Steve Gallant Lieutenant John P. Coffey Firefighter Harold S. Green Lieutenant James L. Antonellis Firefighter James…
The Charles River Chamber of Commerce honored Susan Paley, the Village Bank’s retiring Senior Vice President of Community Relations, at its annual Spring Business Breakfast, on Friday, June 7, which was also her last day on the job. Chamber President Greg Reibman spoke of her thoughtfulness, kindness, and support for…
The West Newton Cinema Foundation is hosting Silent Films with Live Accompaniment, a double feature of Buster Keaton classics — Sherlock Jr. and Our Hospitality — with live accompaniment from musician Jeff Rapsis to celebrate Buster Keaton’s 100th Anniversary. The event will take place on Sunday, August 11, 1-3PM at…
The Dharmata Foundation is hosting a Public Talk with Anam Thubten where he will share essential wisdom of meditation from the Buddhist tradition. This event is open to all regardless of religious affiliation or spiritual practice. It will take place on Friday, August 16, 7-9PM at Hebrew College (1860 Washington…