Stone L’oven Pizza coming to Waban Square
Restaurant Talk reports the Stone L’oven Pizza Co., which currently has locations in Brewster and Canton, is moving into the former Waban Kitchen on Beacon Street.
Mayor, police chief: Sanctuary city ordinance not necessary. Norton: Yes it is
From this week’s Newton TAB..
Mayor Setti Warren and Chief David MacDonald said Newton’s current practices were already in keeping with those of other “sanctuary city” communities, releasing a policy statement clarifying that Newton police officers do not proactively take action on immigration matters.
and …
“There is definitely still going to be an ordinance filed,” Ward 2 Councilor Emily Norton said. “A bunch of us have heard from constituents wanting some demonstration of leadership from their elected officials in the wake of the election to reassure people who may be feeling unsure, or unsafe even, in this new reality.”
Later school start times in Newton still a work in progress
The TAB’s Laura Lovett has the latest on efforts to delay school start times for sleep deprived high school students. (Spoiler alert: Mike
Setti Warren is not just viewed as a contender for governor
Click “read more” to see why
Possible mayoral candidate was once fired for defending topless runners
Newton resident Tom Davis — who is exploring running for mayor in 2017 — has an interesting background, as he has outlined more than once on this blog.
But here’s a story that I don’t think Tom has shared here about the time he was fired from his job in 2011 as the Westwood High School track and field coach for refusing to enforce the school’s shirtless runner rule.
Read WBZ’s store here and about the subsequent investigation here.
Rick Lipof will not run for mayor in 2017
City Councilor Rick Lipof sent this letter to supporters today..
After serious consideration I have decided that now is not the right time for me to run for the office of Mayor. I would like to announce that I will be seeking re-election to the Council as my passion to continue to serve as an at-large Councilor is stronger than ever. I am thankful and grateful to the City for allowing me the honor to represent our community.
I wish to continue lending my 28 years of real estate valuation and consulting knowledge to the Land Use process, especially the Northland proposal to develop over 28 acres on Needham Street and to the ongoing
MBTA cutting down trees in the Highlands and Waban this week
From Wicked Local’s Jenna Fisher...
The MBTA announced this week that the an arborist at the Northern Tree Service identified 592 trees as potentially hazardous to the Green Line D train, which runs through Newton and Brookline into Boston.
Village Bank still needs toys for needy Newton families
Again this year, The Village Bank and the City of Newton Department of Health and Human Services are combining efforts in order to brighten the upcoming holiday season for local children who may otherwise be overlooked. The ninth annual Holiday Gift Drive is now...
Elliot Street Bridge will reopen soon
pedestrians as early as Dec. 11 – and hopefully by no later than Dec. 15, Wicked Local Newton reports.Charter Commission approves adding term limits for mayor, councilors
In a straw vote Wednesday, Newton’s Charter Commission voted in support of term limits for:
- Mayor: 12 years (current charter: no term limits)
- City Councilor: 16 years (current charter: no limits)
- School Committee: 8 years (same as current charter)
Notes from the Newton League of Women Voters is here.
Newton student body more diverse than teaching staff
From Wicked Local Newton….
Around 64 percent of students identify as white this school year, compared to 88 percent of staff, the district’s annual diversity in hiring report shows.
Staff of color now represent 11.59 percent of all staff, a slight uptick from last year when they represented 10.86 percent.
City Dems call on Newton to become a sanctuary city
Here’s a press release from the Newton Democratic City Committee …
December 1, 2016–Newton, MA: Nearly 200 Democratic activists unanimously called upon the City of Newton to pass a TRUST ordinance, also commonly referred to as a sanctuary city provision, to increase public confidence in local law enforcement by providing clear guidelines associated with federal immigration enforcement, arrests, and detentions.
At the meeting of the Newton Democratic City Committee which
