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…
Posts published in June 2024
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…
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller dives into City business every day, but on Monday, June 24, she may do so away from her office, at the opening of the new Gath Pools. When asked if she’ll be taking a dip on Opening Day, her office said, “She’ll likely take a plunge.” The…
On Thursday, June 13, Memorial-Spaulding elementary school students, families, alumni, and educators, as well as Newton elected officials, gathered on a sunny late afternoon to unveil the latest Newton school mosaic by artist David Fichter, whose projects for NPS include murals at Burr, Bowen, and Ward elementary schools. The mood…
A horse-drawn station wagon with a battery-operated speaker system? A kitchen with running hot water and an ice box for refrigeration? The historic estate at 400 Beacon Street in Chestnut Hill is a curious mix from the past when electricity and plumbing were moving into private homes. The mansion, originally…
Highlights this Week: City Council City Council Chairs will meet on Monday to discuss formats for hosting virtual/hybrid meetings, Council communications and letterhead, and other topics that may be raised. City Council will then meet on Monday as a Committee of the Whole to hear and discuss findings from the…
City Council Chairs will meet in person (Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 17 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 17 at 7:30PM as a Committee of the Whole. The revised…
School Committee will meet in Executive Session virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 18 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following discussions:
Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 17 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 18 at 11AM. The agenda includes…
The list of potential projects/proposals scheduled for the Development Review Team (DRT) this week has not yet been posted.
The Finance Committee voted to Approve the following (see Report and watch Meeting):
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Approve the following reappointments (see Report and watch the meeting Video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Hold the following: