Boston Globe: “People who work in the suburbs also struggle to get to their jobs”
Boston Globe discusses problems with reverse commuting – you know – folks who may live in the City but need to reverse commute. Read more here.
Newton TAB: Resident: Newton Councilor Noel said signature gathering at store is ‘illegal.’ It wasn’t.
According to the Newton TAB: “Bill Roesner of RightSize Newton was collecting signatures for a referendum on the proposed 800-unit Northland development project on Needham Street when he said City Councilor Brenda Noel told him, ’You shouldn’t be here, Bill.”...Boston Globe article: Lawrence Mayor decision to make three bus routes FREE
Boston Globe: “In Lawrence, a long-struggling city heavily populated by immigrants and the working poor, the decision to spend a small portion of surplus cash on access to transportation is so blindingly simple that it turns out it can actually be a little bit...Allston Yards in Brighton receives approval
According to the Boston Globe, “a massive complex of apartments and condos on the site of the Stop & Shop off Everett Street near the Massachusetts Turnpike, won approval from the Boston Planning & Development Agency board despite concerns from some...Nonantum Holiday Tree Lighting – Sunday
Celebrate the holidays TONIGHT, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. at the annual holiday Tree Lighting at Coletti-Magni Park on Watertown Street.Thanks to the Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association, the community can enjoy Christmas carols, cider, donuts with...Tree Lighting and Sing-a-long TONIGHT at Newton City Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy Newton’s Annual Tree Lighting and Sing-Along at Newton City Hall, TONIGHT! Free admission. The Stacey Peasley Band will be in the War Memorial Cultural Center Auditorium for a holiday sing- along at 6 pm. Enjoy refreshments and then head outside for the...Run off your Thanksgiving Feast and Support Two Great Organizations!
Eat maybe one more pie than you should have? Well you can run off those extra dishes this Sunday, December 8th at 9:00 a.m. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton, 675 Watertown Street. All proceeds go to Dreamfar High...Arts Stroll and Shop in West Newton this Saturday!
West Newton Square merchants are teaming up with the Newton Cultural Alliance (NCA) and the Village Bank to host the Arts Stroll & Shop, a holiday extravaganza this Saturday, December 7th. Whether you’re a holiday shopper, food lover, or family looking for...Brookline Bans Fossil Fuels and Reduces Voting Age at Town Meeting
The Patch reports that Brookline has been very busy these past few nights at their Town Meeting. The Town voted to approve a warrant article (see Article 21) which prohibits installation of fossil fuel piping in new buildings and in major renovation of existing...Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market Benefits Those in Need
On Tuesday, November 26th, pick up all the ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast at a special farmers’ market at Newton City Hall, which benefits those at risk for hunger this holiday season. Sixteen local farms and specialty vendors will set up shop at the War...Got Lots of Big, Bulky Trash?
City Council will vote to increase Bulky Waste/White Goods Fees – TONIGHT: Both the Public Facilities Committee and the Finance Committee approved an increase in the Bulky Waste/White Goods fee and the item is scheduled to be voted on TONIGHT. The fee would...
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