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…
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An enthusiastic crowd of more than 60 people filled the Women’s Club in Newton Highlands on June 11 as Dr. Greg Schwartz officially launched his campaign to succeed retiring State Rep. Ruth Balser, who has endorsed him. Current and former members of the City Council, including President Marc Laredo, were…
Following a gloriously sunny Saturday, the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council (NHNAC), renowned for its organizational expertise, prepared for another successful community celebration — the 47th annual Village Day on Sunday, June 9. The event would also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NHNAC – the oldest of the four…
As part of its Village Day celebration, the Newton Highlands community honored its longtime Alderman (City Councilor), George Mansfield, who died last year. At a ceremony highlighting his years of service to the city, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered a Proclamation designating June 9, 2024 as “George Mansfield Day” in Newton.…
The Charles River Chamber of Commerce honored Susan Paley, the Village Bank’s retiring Senior Vice President of Community Relations, at its annual Spring Business Breakfast, on Friday, June 7, which was also her last day on the job. Chamber President Greg Reibman spoke of her thoughtfulness, kindness, and support for…
On May 31, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced its 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) grants for eight projects across the country. The award, totaling $343 million, includes $67 million for MBTA Green Line “B” and “C” branch improvements to make fourteen stops on those lines completely accessible for…
Exactly three months from the September 3rd State Democratic Primary — which will very likely determine the next State Representative from the 12th Middlesex District — Fig City News provides this update on the Democratic candidates in that race: Endorsements City Councilor Rick Lipof has the “enthusiastic” endorsement of Massachusetts…
On a spectacular, sunny Sunday, hundreds of people came to enjoy the Nonantum Neighborhood Association’s thirteenth annual Village Day celebration in and around Colletti-Magni Park. Village Day is the second in the community’s three summertime events, between the annual Memorial Day parade and Festa Italiana in July. This year’s Village…
On May 27, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that Newton Police Superintendent George McMains has been named Acting Chief of Police. He joined the Newton Police Department in 1997. The Mayor explained that Police Chief John F. Carmichael, Jr. is on a leave of absence for personal reasons. Chief Carmichael was…
Newton marked Memorial Day with three days of events, beginning with a ceremony on Saturday morning, May 25, at Forte Park honoring PFC Richard J. Forte, who was killed in 1968 while serving in Vietnam. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, City Councilors, and members of veterans groups gathered at Nonantum Post 440…