Every two years, the Newton Police Department invites Newton residents and business owners to complete its Community Satisfaction Survey. The 2024 survey, just released, has 19 questions and will be open until September 19. The department aims to use the results to improve services and outreach to the Newton community.…
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Wolves, leopards and other creatures roamed Capt. John Ryan Park in West Newton on Tuesday, August 6, on the hunt for tempting prey: Free Cabot’s ice cream! The “animals” — local kids who had their faces painted by Nuria Navarro — enjoyed the frozen treats at the Newton Police Department’s…
On June 25, Acting Chief George McMains and the Newton Police Department (NPD) announced their upcoming summer community policing initiative called Operation Safe Sidewalks: an increase in foot and bicycle patrols in village squares, neighborhoods, and parks. “It’s officers out, walking through neighborhoods, parks, village squares, just out, walking through…
On Friday, June 21, Chief Judge Dennis Saylor of the Federal District Court of Massachusetts dismissed all claims against Newton and five Newton police officers connected to the shooting death of Michael Conlon in Newton Highlands in 2021. Previously, in May 2022, the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office closed its…
At 10:09AM on June 9, the New Art Center (NAC) in Newtonville received a bomb threat for the first time since its opening almost a half-century ago. The threat indicated that bombs were placed on the roof at 61 Washington Park and that the building would “go boom” at 11AM.…
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…
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…
Newton Fire and Police Departments are seeking information from the public about an apparent case of arson regarding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) near 85 Dudley Road on Saturday, June 8. The Newton Fire Department responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls about 5:30PM and on arrival found an ATV completely consumed by…
Newton Police Department is celebrating National Night Out with live music, food, games, touch-a-truck, and other activities. It will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 5-8PM at Captain Ryan Park next to Police Headquarters (1321 Washington St, West Newton).
On June 2, the Newton Police Department marked its 150th anniversary in conjunction with Police Memorial Sunday, a solemn day dedicated to honoring officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The event was hosted by the Newton Police Memorial Association (NMPA). Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Acting Chief…