by Greg Reibman | May 31, 2018 | Newton |
So Boston Magazine has just announced its annual Battle of the Burger contest. Problem is, except for Shake Shack (and I’m not sure if chains should even count) there’s NOT ONE Newton burger on the list. So who makes Newton’s Best Burger. Share your... by Greg Reibman | May 31, 2018 | Newton |
In this comment on another thread Bob Kavanagh writes:
Chuck, you write “… that Nonantum is gaining traction with a lot of great stores, cafes and restaurants. I was in Olivia’s Bistro for the launch and the rebuild is beautiful. It adds a very nice cocktail bar to the neighborhood. ”
Something tells me this was not high on the list of needs of the long-time residents of this neighborhood. Just saying. But then, some folks seem to know what my neighborhood also needs so that it can start ‘gaining traction’ as you say.
Is a community only supposed to welcome and encourage businesses that serve the “needs of long-time residents” of that neighborhood? Please share your thoughts.
by Greg Reibman | May 31, 2018 | Nonantum |
Reconstruction of the Joseph Thompson foot bridge which provided a nice connection between Nonantum and Watertown Square was originally planned to be in place by the end of 2017. The new bridge arrived Wednesday, Watertown News reports.
by Greg Reibman | May 29, 2018 | Newtonville |
The old Orr Block buildings along Walnut Street that will eventually become the mixed use Washington Place project will begin coming down today. Full details are here, including details about
by Greg Reibman | May 25, 2018 | Newton |
Now that a federal judge has ruled that it’s unconstitutional for Donald Trump to block people on Twitter, does that change your views on whether or not Newton City Councilors Emily Norton, Jim Cote should block constituents on social media sites? ... by Greg Reibman | May 24, 2018 | Newton |
Check out what happened at Wednesday’s Newton City Council meeting.
Batty Situation from NewTV on Vimeo.
Thanks to NewTV for sharing.
by Greg Reibman | May 22, 2018 | Newton, Riverside |
City planner and urban designer Jeff Speck is the lead designer of the soon to be proposed designed for the Riverside MBTA station (and also the guy behind this vision for Washington Street). He submitted this guest blog post.
As the lead designer of the proposed development at the Riverside T Station, I have been asked to write a post explaining the thinking behind the plan. While I believe that the principles and goals outlined here are shared by the entire development team, the thoughts that follow are my own
As seen below, the site is a special one, adjacent to the Charles River greenway, flanked north and south by open space and golf courses, east and west by mostly low-density development at some distance, adjacent to a major highway
by Greg Reibman | May 22, 2018 | Needham Street, Newton |
Mass DOT will provide an update on the Needham Street/Highland Ave project this Thursday May 24 at 8 a.m. at the Saco-Pettee Mill Building, 156 Oak Street, Newton. This is an event organized by the chamber for local businesses that have questions about the... by Greg Reibman | May 18, 2018 | Needham Street, Newton, Newton Highlands, traffic, Upper Falls |
The Newton Upper Falls Area Council hosted a meeting May 17 that included a presentation by the developer of the proposed Northland Development on Needham Street. At the meeting, Northland’s traffic consultant provided an overview of the project’s approach...
