by Gail Spector | Feb 17, 2021 | Countryside, Newton, Schools |
The Massachusetts State Building Authority is studying Countryside Elementary as a possible recipient for funding, according to this story by the Globe’s John Hilliard. Mayor Fuller told the Globe that this is an early step in a review process that looks at the...
by Gail Spector | Feb 8, 2021 | Congress, Jake Auchincloss, Joe Kennedy, Newton |
I am excited to monitor this LWVN-sponsored conversation between Congressman Jake Auchincloss, his predecessor Joe Kennedy III, and his predecessor’s predecessor Barney Frank on March 9. Please join me as we discuss their experiences representing the 4th... by Gail Spector | Jan 6, 2021 | Jake Auchincloss |
Hi, I only have a few minutes, but I wanted to write you on this dark day for democracy. We are not going to be intimidated by a mob. Congress must complete its certification of the Electoral College results. Wherever we must meet, and however long it takes,... by Gail Spector | Jan 6, 2021 | Newton Police |
UPDATE: Man Identified in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Newton 911 Call, Radio Transmission Released NEWTON – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has confirmed the identity of the man shot by police in Newton yesterday as Michael Conlon, 28, of Newton. On... by Gail Spector | Jan 5, 2021 | Newton
Here’s an update on the shooting on Lincoln Street, according to the Boston Globe. Police fatally shot a 28-year-old man who walked into a candy store in Newton Highlands on Tuesday afternoon carrying a knife, after both a beanbag shotgun and a Taser failed to... by Gail Spector | Jan 5, 2021 | Crime, Newton Police |
Update from the Boston Globe (I removed Robbery from the headline.) According to several reports on Twitter, there’s been an attempted robbery and shooting on Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands. I don’t see official word from the Police but it sounds like... by Gail Spector | Dec 17, 2020 | Newton Teachers Association, School Committee |
The Newton Teachers Association has filed a “charge of prohibited practice” with the state Department of Labor Relations against the School Committee. The charge stems from the School Committee’s vote on Nov. 5 rejecting the Memorandum of Agreement...
by Gail Spector | Dec 8, 2020 | City Council, City Council elections |
Thanks to commenter George for sharing the tweet announcing John Oliver’s run for the Ward 1 City Council at-large seat that is open following the death of Jay Ciccone. He will be running against his next door neighbor Madeline Ranalli. UPDATE: I got the...
by Gail Spector | Dec 7, 2020 | Newton people |
President-elect Joe Biden this morning announced his pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Newton resident and Massachusetts General Hospital infectious diseases chief Rochelle Walensky.
by Gail Spector | Dec 4, 2020 | City Council, City Council elections |
Newtonville resident Tarik Lucas, who would be the only Black member of the City Council if he wins, announced that he’s running for the Ward 2 City Council at-large seat that is open following Jake Auchincloss’ election to Congress. Here’s the press...
by Gail Spector | Dec 1, 2020 | City Council, City Council elections, Newton |
Newton native and activist Maddy Ranalli announced today that she’s running for the Ward 1 city council at-large seat that is open because of Jay Ciccone’s unexpected death last month. Watch her kickoff video here. Here’s the press release: Madeline...
by Gail Spector | Sep 16, 2020 | Covid-19, David Fleishman, Schools |
Watch the eight-minute youtube video here. “The logistical, educational and operational challenges were immense and it did take time for us to put all the pieces in place. I truly understand the anxiety, uncertainty and frustration that this may have caused you...
