Boston Herald: Joe DeNucci died of CTE
The Boston Herald reported today that an autopsy of the late Joe DeNucci, a Newton native who was a heavyweight — a Newton native who was a champion middleweight boxer and two-time Golden Glove winner before becoming a state...
John Rice not running for re-election
After ten years serving as the Ward 5 city councilor, John Rice has decided not to seek another term. He will keep his job as executive director of the Hyde Community Center. In Councilor Rice’s words: “Some people think this will mean I will be leaving...
Setti Warren’s new gig
According to the Harvard Crimson, former Newton mayor Setti Warren will be the next executive director at the Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy. “[Center Director Nicco] Mele said as executive director, Warren will not...Holly Ryan urges Dems to uphold transgender rights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWqGrIEZBl0
Kudos to Newton’s Holly Ryan for urging Massachusetts Democrats to vote yes to uphold transgender rights in Massachusetts, citing an alarming WBUR poll that showed only 52% of Mass. voters continue to support transgender rights.
The poll showed that 38 percent of voters support repealing existing legislation that allows trangender people to access
No more Globe West
Along with a downsizing notice, Boston Globe Editor Brian McGrory and President Vinay Mehra announced last week that Globe West (and South and North) will be eliminated, according to Media Nation’s Dan Kennedy. The regional editions will be combined into one...Bear in Newton Centre
Newton Police have their eyes on a black bear that is hanging out in a tree in Newton Centre, according to Newton Patch. Police are asking people to be careful or avoid the area. I’m refraining from writing any unbearable puns.Citizens force public hearing on prohibiting recreational weed
The following group petition requiring the City Council to hold a public hearing was filed with the City Council today: “Each of the undersigned requests that the City Council of the City of Newton hold a public hearing for the City Council to place a measure on the...
Search for new police complex begins
Mayor Fuller issued the following RFI today for a new site for a police complex. It includes the current HQ, garage and annex as locations to swap or sell. From the mayor’s office: “Mayor Ruthanne Fuller today issued a formal Request for Information (RFI)...Some city unions join Teamsters
The Boston Globe reports that 178 city workers are joining Teamsters Local 25. DPW Commissioner Jim McGonagle told the Globe that “the 178 workers joining Local 25 include about half of the city’s Department of Public Works employees, as well as Parks and...Joel Stembridge: Connecting to an adult important to school safety
Newton South Principal Joe Stembridge sent this email to the community. Here’s an excerpt: “My worry, in the aftermath of the Florida school shooting, is that some would like the conversation in education to be about reacting in the moment of crisis...Mount Ida and Lasell Colleges discuss merging
According to this report in the Boston Globe, the presidents of Mount Ida and Lasell are hoping they can keep tuition costs lower by joining forces. “It offers the opportunity to maintain two beautiful campuses and very small classes and the traditional New England...