Hate Incident at Newton North
The following is an email that was sent to families from Newton North Principal Henry Turner: Incidents of hateful graffiti are rare at Newton North, but unfortunately, they do happen in our school. We are committed to sharing information with you about these...Harris Cyclery closes its doors
This slipped by me, but apparently, a staple of West Newton Square has closed its doors. Harris Cyclery’s website says that it closed this past weekend. From the website Dear friends – We, Harris Cyclery of West Newton, Mass., have come to the moment of saying...The Gun Store Debate Continues; Accusations of sexism on city council
Last night’s city council meeting took an interesting turn when the city council split on how strong to make the zoning ordinance. On one side are a group of councilors who believe that there is a chance that we can entirely prohibit gun stores and want to hold...
Youth Programs from the LigerBots
When I’m not causing trouble on Village 14, I’m off coaching on the LigerBots, Newton’s FIRST Robotics Competition team. As you can probably imagine, this year has been a bit odd, but it’s also been incredibly inspiring as a coach. The teens...New PAC Emerges to “Save Nonantum”
A Political Action Committee recently filed with the state that appears to have the goal of trying to “Save Nonantum.” Says the website: “Nonantum is under attack by a group of radical politicians who want to end our traditions and eliminate our...Frank’s Brick Oven re-lights an old flame
Apparently, in the back of The Local in W. Newton there was a pizza kitchen. Those of us who have lived here a while know that a few pizza places operated in that stretch of stores (Parrot Pizza comes to mind). Well, now there’s a new shop in town, Frank’s...
A lid for every pot
I saw this come up on a Nextdoor post and given that it had to do with Linda Plaut, who was much loved in Newton, I wanted to share it here as well. Good Morning Family and Friends, It has been almost two years since my mother’s passing and to honor her memory I...On Language in Newton
One of my favorite columns of the old New York Times Magazine was On Language, most frequently penned by William Safire. Safire was famously conservative, but like HL Menken, he often turned his attention to the language of those in the headlines. This was back when...Racism in the Newton schools
While a lot of the attention surrounding Newton schools has been COVID-related, a major problem remains in the schools: racism. Today John Hilliard has the story of a letter sent by high school alumni to city leader: “Newton needs an educational system that reflects...Letter to the Newton North community about racist “Zoom Bombings” on the first day of school
The letter below was sent out this afternoon from the Newton North High School Principal. Dear NNHS Students and Families, Based on my observations in the building and in speaking with some members of our community, it seems that the first two days of school have...
Big transportation changes near the Waltham line
A number of changes have taken place in the northern portion of the city, all for the better as far as I’m concerned. First and foremost is the paving work that the city completed on Crafts Street between North Street and Waltham Street. This fresh, smooth...
Crazy Divers: Men be like...
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