Oddball Attractions-R-Me
I went for a walk with R.M Mottola yesterday. He’s an old friend who lives just off California St in the Lake. We headed down Wyoming Rd to the DCR path along the river. I had never been on that part of the river before and quite enjoyed the riverside trail. ...
Brenda Noel announces she wont be running for Council
Brenda Noel posted the following message to the Newton Highlands Google group this morning. Hello Highlanders! I’m writing to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election for the Ward 6 City Council seat. For the past six years, I have been balancing a...Which belt(s) should be tightened?
Since the override vote failed this week, some money will need to be found in the city budget – either by forgoing planned future projects or cutting back on existing programs or budgets. Where in the city budget do you think money could/should be saved? ...
Help Newton students go to summer camp!
For the third year in a row, Newton Neighbors will help send 30 – 40 students to summer camp! Camp is so important for students’ ongoing learning and growth. Plus, it’s fun! Newton Neighbors is fundraising to fill the gap between the scholarship awarded to...Override election results
With all precincts reporting, here are the unofficial results Question 1= NO – No=10566 (53%), Yes=9438 (47%) Question 2=YES – No-9453 m(48%), Yes=10430 (52%) Question 3=YES – No=9427 (47%), Yes=10462 (53%) Here’s the link to the...Election oracles wanted
Get out your crystal ball, read your tea leaves, and come up with your best prediction of the results for each of the three votes tomorrow. For questions 1,2,3 tell us which side you think will win and by what percentage.Tell us your restaurant news
Have you recently tried any restaurant for the first time? What did you think about it? Do you know of any restaurants that have recently opened/closed/changed hands? Give us the details. Do you have a favorite dish at your favorite restaurant? Do tell. Share any...
Haunting whodunit based in Newton
William Landay has written a new whodunit set in Newton. Landay is also the author of Defending Jacob a story about a murder in Cold Spring Park that was turned into an 2020 Apple TV Series. Here’s a review of the new book by Carol Iaciofano Aucoin on...
NewTV Override primers
Jenn Adam from NewTV’s news department put together these three 5-7 minute videos, one for each of the three override questions on the ballot. Each video explains in detail what each of the override/exclusions will be funding … Question #1 Question #2...Councilor Gentile’s statement against the overrides
By way of background this is my 42nd year as an elected official in the City of Newton. The first eight years I was a member of the School Committee and for the three of those years I was elected Chairman of the School Committee. CouncilorFor the past 34 years I...Op-Eds for and against the tax overrides
The newest issue of the Newton Beacon feature two guest Op Eds about the upcoming override vote: Vote yes to invest in Newton’s future by Christine Dutt and Kerry Prasad Vote no, fix core education issues first by Sumukh Tendulkar...
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