by Gail Spector | Mar 17, 2020 | Newton |
From Mayor Fuller: Today I declared a State of Emergency in the City of Newton. Why? The situation with COVID-19 is serious and demands a serious response. A State of Emergency helps make us more nimble with making decisions and with getting reimbursed from... by Gail Spector | Mar 14, 2020 | parking |
Message from Mayor Fuller: With many family members home because of the COVID-19 situation, Newton Police Chief David McDonald is lifting the Overnight Parking Ban effective immediately. Warmly, Ruthanne by Gail Spector | Mar 12, 2020 | Newton |
Dear NPS families, For the past two weeks, we have been working closely with the Newton Department of Health and Human Services to reduce the community spread of COVID-19. We have received many emails from concerned families and understand that this is a stressful and... by Gail Spector | Feb 5, 2020 | Health |
Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to talk to a student journalist about the coronavirus. Specifically, she’s looking to get Newton residents’ thoughts on the following questions; Do you consider the coronavirus a threat to the Newton...
by Gail Spector | Dec 4, 2019 | Business |
Read this story by Boston University student Kaylie Felsberg to find out. by Gail Spector | Nov 29, 2019 | Boston University journalism, Schools |
One of my BU journalism students is writing about equity among PTOs in the elementary schools. This was a much-discussed issue at School Committee meetings last year, I believe, but she can’t find any parents or PTO presidents who are willing to talk to her... by Gail Spector | Nov 24, 2019 | Boston University journalism, Newton |
Students in my Beat Journalism class at Boston University are looking to interview Newton residents for the following issue-oriented stories: Pot holes Street lights Mental health in the high schools Equity in the elementary schools Teachers’ contract (parents)...
by Gail Spector | Nov 20, 2019 | City Council, Elections |
From email Councilor Cote sent to constituents today: I would like to thank you and the many other residents that have voted for and supported me over the past 6 years I have served for you on the City Council. My current term will end on December 31st. My goal was... by Gail Spector | Nov 20, 2019 | NewCAL, seniors |
Two NewCAL meetings scheduled for Nov. 21 and Dec. 12 have been postponed until further notice. Here’s the note on the NewCAL website: “Please note that we have decided to postpone the NewCAL community meeting scheduled for this Thursday, November 21, as well as... by Gail Spector | Nov 6, 2019 | Newton |
I’m so proud of the election coverage from BU student journalists yesterday (as well as their work leading up to the election). Check out all the bylines and contributions to this Boston Globe story! by Gail Spector | Nov 5, 2019 | Newton |
14 women and ten men! by Gail Spector | Nov 4, 2019 | Marijuana |
According to this story in the Boston Globe, a federal grand jury is investigating municipal marijuana agreements in several municipalities, including Newton. At least five communities — Eastham, Leicester, Newton, Northampton, and Uxbridge — confirmed Monday that...
