State Representative John Lawn was named Legislator of the Year by the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA), “for going above and beyond in supporting legislation that protects the rights and improves the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities.” Waban resident Jason Paul has secured sufficient signatures…
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Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following requests: Land Use and Public Facilities Committees have canceled their regularly scheduled meetings for this week. Programs and Services will meet on Wednesday,…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 6 at 7:45PM, broadcast live NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) and NewTV’s Youtube channel. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Land Use Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled. See…
School Committee has no meetings scheduled this week.
Youth Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 6 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Fair Housing Committee will meet virtually (Zoom…
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet in person (Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, January 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
Fig City News will host our first-ever Open House on Saturday, January 11, 4PM-6PM. Meet readers and writers of our local news service. RSVP here. We’ll provide the location to those who RSVP Yes. We’re looking forward to seeing you in person! Ed. Note: We had earlier set the time…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Schools School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Schools are closed until January 2. Boards and Commissions [UPDATED] Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet on Thursday to discuss the Village Enhancement Project and goals…
Here’s a quick year-end review highlighting some of the 436 news articles Fig City News published in 2024. Newton’s local news gained national prominence… Local leadership changes included… Civic discussion – and some discord – included… Newton Public Schools addressed other issues, including… Progress and concerns continued on infrastructure projects……
Fig City News provides local news, community announcements, and information to Newton – weekly since June 2022. Next year, we want to expand our reporting significantly, and we want to provide more information services to more readers across Newton. All of this requires funding. This is where you come in. We rely on your donations – not on…
On Tuesday, December 24 at 4:30 PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The service, which is free and open to the public, includes favorite carols, readings from the Christmas story, and culminates in candlelight with the entire congregation singing Silent Night. All…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Schools School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Schools are closed until January 2. Boards and Commissions No meetings are scheduled this week. Other This week’s road construction schedule!