“Hurtful, insensitive” comments at NNHS

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...

Warning! Runners crossing

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....
Housing Strategy Open House on June 14

Housing Strategy Open House on June 14

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...
Gas Leaks, Redux

Gas Leaks, Redux

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,...
Angier demolition begins

Angier demolition begins

“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...