Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the February 2nd School Committee meeting, including proposed fee increases and an update on the district’s math curriculum. Articles in this episode: School Committee Meeting Feb 2: Fee Increases and Math Curriculum Update by Adam Bernstein — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate
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Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Zoning Board of Appeals’ review of Alta Newton, the second proposed housing development for the Crafts Street site. Articles in this episode: ZBA Reviews Alta Newton, the Second Proposed Housing Development for Crafts Street Site by Luke Wise — Subscribe: Fig City…
Fig City News Podcast This episode explores how Newton’s housing crisis requires community-wide solutions rather than individual actions. Articles in this episode: Op-Ed: Newton’s Housing Crisis Is a Collective Action Problem—and It Demands Collective Solutions by Gary Rucinski — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate
Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Newton Public Schools’ upcoming Literacy Night event. Articles in this episode: Newton Public Schools Literacy Night by Christie Gibson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate
Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Councilor Albright’s decision to delay a vote on shortening the Newton Centre Plaza pilot program. Articles in this episode: Councilor Albright Delays Vote on Shortening of Newton Centre Plaza Pilot by Charlie Johnson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate
In our inaugural Fig City News live podcast, Jack Prior sits down with Congressman Jake Auchincloss in his Newton district office. A Newton North grad (2006), Harvard alum, Marine Corps veteran, and former Newton City Councilor, Auchincloss has represented Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District since 2021. In this wide-ranging conversation, Auchincloss…
Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s recent visit and speech in Newton. Articles in this episode: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Speaks in Newton by Alan Spatrick — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate
Fig City News Community Events Newton’s calendar is packed with cultural offerings this week, from Holocaust remembrance programming to classic silent films with live music. Events covered: UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Art Exhibition and Film Screening – Jan. 27, 28, 29 at Center Makor Historic Newton Book Club: “American…
Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton’s Winterfest celebration and how organizers and attendees adapted to challenging weather conditions. Articles in this episode: Winterfest Full of Warmth Confronts Blustery Weather by Julie M. Cohen — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate
Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city’s new deadline for residents to clear sidewalks after the recent storm, along with potential fines for non-compliance. Articles in this episode: After the Storm: City Sets Deadline for Clearing Sidewalks, Warns of Fines by Charlie Johnson — Subscribe: Fig City News…