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TrailblazHers Run Co files discrimination lawsuit against BAA, City of Newton, and Newton Police Chief

Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston filed a federal discrimination lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Thursday on behalf of TrailblazHers Run Co. The lawsuit is directed against “the BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, CITY OF NEWTON, and JOHN F. CARMICHAEL JR., Chief of Police of the…

City Councilors explore ways to help small businesses survive and thrive

At its March 25 meeting, the City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) met with John Sisson, Director of the Economic Development Commission (EDC), to discuss ways to help local small businesses survive as Newton embarks on village center development. The topic, docketed by Councilors Albright and Kelley, has been…

City of Newton retains Moody’s highest bond rating, Aaa

On March 7, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller reported that the City of Newton has once again received a rating of “Aaa – Stable” — the highest rating offered by Moody’s Investors Service. Newton is one of only 14 municipalities in Massachusetts with this rating. Among the reasons cited by Moody’s in…

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