Northland Development is proposing significant modifications to its Needham Street project, the company announced on August 15. Citing changes in the real estate market, Northland said it intends to replace all of its planned office space in the Saco-Pettee Mill with additional housing units, bringing the total number of units…
Posts published in August 2024
As soon as Veronica Burton felt Odyssey Sims rise up for a short jumper, the Connecticut Sun guard tossed her hands up, smothering the shot attempt of her Los Angeles Sparks matchup. Not a flashy pass or shifty crossover — but exactly the type of defense that’s become the Newton native’s calling card.…
On August 15, Superintendent Anna Nolin and the Newton School Committee met for approximately three hours to finalize planning for the 2024-2025 school year and formally introduce new hires from the Superintendent’s office. All nine School Committee members, except Vice Chair Emily Prenner (Ward 5), were present at the meeting.…
I support Rick Lipof for State Representative because he is an effective advocate for tackling the housing and climate crises. Rick’s tenure as Chair of Newton City Council’s Land Use Committee has given him a deep understanding of how to add both affordable and “missing middle” housing. He helped gain…
Stop & Shop’s Needham Street location is slated to close permanently on Thursday, August 29. The closure comes as part of a larger move by the supermarket chain to close 32 of its stores across the five states in which it operates: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode…
Fig City News spoke with the three candidates running to succeed retiring State Representative Ruth Balser, to learn about their conversations with voters as they canvassed the 12th Middlesex district before the September 3 Primary election. Did talking with several thousand potential constituents change their perspective about what they would…
Fig City News spoke with the three candidates running to succeed retiring State Representative Ruth Balser, to learn about their conversations with voters as they canvassed the 12th Middlesex district before the September 3 Primary election. Did talking with several thousand potential constituents change their perspective about what they would…
Fig City News spoke with the three candidates running to succeed retiring State Representative Ruth Balser, to learn about their conversations with voters as they canvassed the 12th Middlesex district before the September 3 Primary election. Did talking with several thousand potential constituents change their perspective about what they would…
I am writing to express my strong support for Amy Sangiolo as the State Representative for the 11th Middlesex District. As a young resident of Newton, I am particularly aware of the critical need for proactive climate action. Amy’s dedication to environmental advocacy has been steadfast throughout her career. Her…
We are two pediatricians who have practiced primary care in Newton for over three decades. We witness how bad policies hurt children. Our state government needs leadership in the State House that understands medical care, health policy, and the impact each has on the well-being of all of us. That leadership…
Ling (Lynne) Guo is known to many Newton residents as the director of the Boston Eastern Heritage Chorus (BEHC), a musical group in Newton for over two decades, based in Newton’s Chinese Language School. BEHC recently returned from performing in the International Choir Festival Held in Tuscany. While not a…
There are no meetings scheduled this week for the City Council or its committees. The Joint Public Facilities and Zoning and Planning Committee meeting scheduled for August 19 has been canceled. See Cancellation Notice. Land Use Committee scheduled for August 20 has been canceled. See Cancellation Notice.