Youth Programs from the LigerBots

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...
A lid for every pot

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...

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...