Nip nix proposed by City Council

City Councilors Norton, Kelley and Leary have proposed new rules to prohibit “the sale of miniature, single-use containers for alcoholic beverages in containers less than or equal to 100 milliliters.” It’s been referred to committee.   Discarded nip bottles have...

NewMo2.0 transit starts next week

Green Newton reports that the city will be launching a new commuter focused transit system starting next week.  NewMo2.0’s focus is to address the “last mile” link between the T and various locations in Newton. The on-demand micro-transit system will...
Does Newton need a no solicitation ordinance?

Does Newton need a no solicitation ordinance?

Yesterday, I noticed something disturbing. Two young men spent a lot of time with our neighbor with whom we share a driveway, and despite the tasteful “No Solicitation Please” sign prominently above our door bell, they rang it anyway. Since we had advance warning, our...

Al Checcinelli runs for mayor

The Newton Patch reports that in addition to Ruthanne  Fuller, and Amy Sangiolo, Al Checchinelli is a third candidate for Newton Mayor.  The City clerk reported that Mr Checchinelli has pulled papers but so far there doesn’t seem to be any obvious on-line signs...
Congratulations Newton graduates

Congratulations Newton graduates

This week approximately 1000 teenagers graduated from Newton’s two high schools. Last night’s Newton South graduation was a wonderful breath of fresh air.  Gathering together with a few thousand real and in-the-flesh people to celebrate our kids’...
Traffic control at Angier School

Traffic control at Angier School

I has a scary moment this morning driving past the Angier School and it makes me think there may be something a bit broken in how the traffic and pedestrians are being managed there. I was driving out-bound on Beacon St (right-to-left in photo).   It was school...