Signs of Gratitude
A group of Newton residents began a non-political effort to thank frontline workers and bring the community together. Within the first week, Signs of Gratitude almost sold out of signs, which were offered at cost and with the option to donate.Recently, the Village...Line Up for Black Lives in Newton – TODAY – 4:30 p.m. West Newton Police Headquarters and all the way down Washington Street
There will be demonstration TODAY at 4:30 p.m. in West Newton on Washington Street across from Police Headquarters. Line Up for Black Lives in Newton to support and honor Black Lives. Please read the guidelines below, posted by the organizers: – Please wear a...Former SC Chair and BESE Board Member Disinvited from Publicly Addressing NPS Finance Issues
Apparently, the City Council has cancelled their invitation to Matt Hills, to publicly listen to his assessment of NPS Finances.City Council invites Former School Committee Chair to give assessment of NPS Finances
In my weekly newsletter (see Gmail – Amy Sangiolo’s Newton Community Update (06_01_20), I report that the City Council will hold a special, informal, virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 4:00 p.m. to hear Matt Hills’ assessment of NPS Finances....We Don’t Need to Wait for the Mayor, Governor Baker Orders Everyone to Wear a Mask in Public –
Hot off the press! Boston Globe reports the Governor has issued an order requiring everyone in the Commonwealth to wear a face covering in public. The Globe story can be found here. The Order goes into effect on Wednesday.School Committee to Meet tonight – Budget will be revisited – Mayor asks School Department to reduce budget by $1.5 million……
The School Committee will meet TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. virtually, of course. Here is the ZOOM link: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/390017072 Meeting ID: 390 017 072 Dial in: +1 646 558 8656 US Meeting ID: 390 017 072 Listen in on NewTV’s broadcast – Visit the...A Message for Everyone
The Keystone Club members from the John M. Barry Newton Boys & Girls Club have a message for you. Please watch and heed their advice! Stay home, stay safe. The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton is fully operational during Covid-19. The facility may be...Brookline To Open Its Streets – Will Newton Be Next?
Brookline town officials are considering a temporary expansion of public sidewalks and public ways to meet the requirement to maintain social and physical distance and the increase in pedestrians and cyclists. Read more here. How about it Newton?School Committee to vote on FY2021 Superintendent’s Budget – TONIGHT
The FY2021 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget, $244,645,343, which represents an $8.3 million increase (3.5%) over last year’s budget will be before the School Committee TONIGHT for a VOTE. The meeting, as all City meetings, will be virtual. Information on how to join...School Committee to hold Virtual Public Hearing on FY2021 Budget – Monday, March 30th 7:00 p.m.
The School Committee will hold a Virtual Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s FY2021 Budget on Monday, March 30th at 7:00 p.m. According to the agenda: Please follow these instructions to submit comments and participate remotely. There are two ways for the...Local Public Health and Safety Officials – Please help deter kid/teen/adult gatherings
I write as a concerned resident and parent asking our local public health and safety officials if they could help deter kid/teen/adult gatherings that folks are witnessing in our parks, playgrounds and other public gathering spots. Until our elected leaders implement...
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