by Dan Foley | Feb 6, 2017 | Education, Newton North |
Earlier today, Principal Henry Turner sent an email to the Newton North community regarding “events both within our school and nationally that have impacted our North community.” The email discusses the travel ban, posts on social media (mentioned in a V14 post here)... by Dan Foley | Jan 28, 2017 | Newton |
Yesterday, the Newton North community received the following email from Principal Turner, regarding recent comments and social media posts: Dear Newton North Community, Over the past few weeks, we have learned of hurtful, insensitive and offensive comments and... by Dan Foley | Oct 27, 2016 | Newton |
The Boston Business Journal has announced their annual “Power 50: Game Changers” list. The list is comprised of people who have “made a difference in their business communities, blazed a trail for the rest of us and are leaving a mark on the Greater Boston economy.”... by Dan Foley | Sep 28, 2016 | Newton |
Henry Turner, the principal at Newton North, sent the following email regarding an incident that occurred at North yesterday morning. Here’s the text: Dear North Families, I am writing to you regarding a deeply troubling incident that took place at our school... by Dan Foley | Mar 30, 2016 | Newton, Schools |
Today’s Globe has an article on the start time for high schools. It’s prompted by the release of a statement by the Middlesex League Superintendents* which advocates for moving the start time a bit later. “The research is clear on this topic that later start times... by Dan Foley | Mar 25, 2016 | Newton |
Don’t be alarmed Saturday morning if you see hundreds of people running east along Washington St. and Comm. Ave. It’s not people fleeing Wellesley to avoid a Trump rally. It’s just the final long training run for many of the people running the Boston Marathon.... by Dan Foley | Mar 24, 2016 | David Fleishman, Newton, Schools |
Superintendent Fleishman sent an email to parents this afternoon, regarding the recent “acts of intolerance” that have occurred. He included text from an opinion piece that is in this week’s Newton Tab. Here’s the text of his email: Dear... by Dan Foley | Jan 19, 2016 | Newton |
REMINDER: Event is tomorrow night, January 26 at 7pm at Newton North High School For those interested in learning more about (and getting involved on) the school start time initiative, please be aware of the forum we have coming up next Tuesday: Why So Early?...
by Dan Foley | Nov 27, 2015 | Newton
Looking for something fun to do with the family on December 13? When Johnny Cash wed June Carter, the Man in Black married into the First Family of Country Music. The Carter Family defined country music with their plain spoken lyrics and Maybelle Carter’s...
by Dan Foley | Jun 4, 2015 | Newton
What are Newton’s housing needs likely to be in the coming years, and how will our community address those needs? The City’s Planning and Development Department will be beginning a 9-month process to answer these questions and more. The City will be holding a “Housing...
by Dan Foley | Apr 7, 2015 | Newton |
We’ve spoken about gas leaks a few times here on the blog, but clearly the problem is not yet solved. New laws were passed last year to try to accelerate detection and repairs. The regular Newton Tree Conservancy spring planting will be coming up on April 25,...
by Dan Foley | Aug 11, 2014 | Newton |
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” – Sir Winston Churchill After shaping generations of children for over 90 years, AE Angier Elementary School’s final chapter ended today. After removal of windows and some items which will be...