NPS to offer 1:1 Chromebook Initiative for Newton North and Newton South students
According to this article in the Patch this morning, NPS will roll out the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative providing every student with an assigned chromebook. ” Parents and guardians will be required to sign an agreement that states students are responsible for the...Public Health Advisory Issued for Crystal Lake
This just in: The Health and Human Services Department has issued a public health advisory for Crystal Lake due to elevated amounts of algae. The algae blooms may produce toxins and can make people and pets sick if swallowed, have direct skin contact, or inhaled....Moratoriums on Large Scale Developments?
Thanks, Laura for posting this article that appeared in the Boston Globe today:
Mark Development plans a 40B along Washington Street in West Newton
Read here.
Public Hearing on the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommended increases in salaries for elected officials to be held this Wednesday (updated)
Yes, that’s right There will be a public hearing (for those folks who happen to be in the City in the middle of the summer), on the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendation this Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.in Room 211. Here’s the Report and their...
Newton Lights for Liberty: July 12 Vigil to Protest Treatment of Refugees
Inspired by a national call to action, the Newton Lights for Liberty vigil will bring people together to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees. Join us Friday, July 12, on the steps of Newton City Hall to hold a candle and share a moment of silence. U.S....From the Boston Globe: Developers Pressed to Fund Extra T Service
The Globe is reporting that developers in our Greater Boston Area who build projects near the T are more frequently being asked to fund T service and this practice has been going on for years. The article cites upgrades to North and Back Bay stations were funded by...Which park site should the NewCAL be located or not?
A project update meeting will be held TONIGHT at the Ed Center, 100 Walnut Street, in Room 111 at 7:00 p.m. According to this flyer, the NewCAL project team “is eager to share the work that has been accomplished and would love your feedback”. The current...Train derails near Kenmore – on its way to Riverside
The Patch reported earlier that a T train derailed near Kenmore square around 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. 11 people injured, 10 taken to the hospital, and apparently no life-threatening injuries. The story can be found here.
Get Lucky at Food, Fun & Farmers this Sunday
This Sunday the Newton Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 40th year with Food, Fun & Farmers, a HUGE market of over 40 farms and food entrepreneurs outside city hall’s war memorial. There are free raffles every 5 minutes, with prizes like a 6-month delivery of...
Emily Norton champions divestment from fossil fuels
Ward 2 City Councilor Emily Norton, staunch environmentalist, has championed the City Council’s divestment from fossil fuels. The Council voted on Monday by a vote of 22-0 with 1 absent (Kelley) and 1 recused (Cote). You can read more about it...