On Wednesday, September 18, the Working Group for MassDOT’s Newton Corner Long-Term Planning Study (NCLTPS) met to hear a report on existing conditions in the study area from the consulting firm VHB. This was the second meeting of the Working Group, which first met on May 22. The NCLTPS area…
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Highlights: City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance will meet on Monday to consider: Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday to consider: Schools School Committee will meet on Monday in Executive Session to discuss strategy regarding negotiation of the Superintendent’s contract. [UPDATE] School Committee will…
The next four years of MassDOT’s project to replace or repair eight bridges around the Mass Pike (I-90) and I-95 interchange will require lane restrictions and occasional overnight detours to keep the construction work safe. Fig City News has prepared these maps to illustrate our understanding of the MassDOT announcements.…
On the evening of September 12, a non-fatal shooting occurred amid a violent altercation at the scene of a reportedly otherwise peaceful pro-Israel demonstration on the south side of Washington Street, by the Harvard Street overpass over the Mass. Turnpike. Newton Police responded about 6:40PM. The alleged shooter – one…
On Saturday, September 21 at 6:30PM, Newton North and Newton South High Schools will host Dawning Ties: A Gala Celebration and Fall Fundraiser in the Newton North HS auditorium. This celebration of cultural unity, education, and international friendship combines the festive spirit of the Mid-Fall Festival with a renewed commitment…
Exactly 16,555 of Newton’s 60,987 registered voters cast a ballot in the September 3 Primary Election, which determined the Democratic candidates for State Representative for the 11th Middlesex and 12th Middlesex Districts. There were several options for voting – by mail, by Early Voting at City Hall, by the Drop…
Denise Hayes has been named to the board of directors of the Boston Arts Academy Foundation. An acclaimed educator and community leader, she has championed initiatives for inner-city students and community development in her native Pittsburgh and in Ohio. She moved to Newton with her family a few years ago. Of…
Instances of urban blight have been reported across several State-owned properties in Newton by a concerned citizen, Bill McEvoy. He notes that the blight ranges from large amounts of litter and trash found next to railroad tracks, to deterioration of pedestrian infrastructure, including a flight of stairs in West Newton.…
Honoring the memories of those killed during the September 11, 2001, terror attacks as well as the bravery of first responders is a longstanding tradition in Newton. At the annual ceremony held on September 11 at the Newton 9-11 Memorial, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller offered words of comfort and asked attendees…
Highlights this week: City Council City Council will meet on Monday is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following: Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider: Programs and Services will meet on Wednesday to consider: Public Facilities has canceled its meeting for this week. Public…