by Meredith Warshaw | Nov 22, 2021 | Newton |
The mayor’s latest newsletter explains why so many people are getting estimated water bills. The tl;dr is that the “meter transmission units” that were supposed to have a lifespan of 20 years have been dying after 8-10 years. The city is working with...
by Meredith Warshaw | Nov 18, 2021 | Newton
From the city website: Are you between the ages of 18-24, living in Newton and need help finding employment? The City of Newton in partnership with MassHire Metro South/West Career Centers and the Charles River Chamber is offering a cash incentive for any unemployed... by Meredith Warshaw | Nov 17, 2021 | Newton |
The issue of climate change is of major concern to Newton residents. There’s general agreement that one important step is reducing car usage, which also improves air quality. So why is our city discouraging people from using school buses, which leads to... by Meredith Warshaw | Nov 12, 2021 | Newton |
From the mayor’s newsletter today: Vaccine Clinics for 5 to 11-year olds First Dose Vaccine Clinics For 5 to 11-year olds – More Appointments Added Saturday, Nov. 13, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At Newton North High...
by Meredith Warshaw | Nov 11, 2021 | Newton |
There will be an online session next Monday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m.
by Meredith Warshaw | Nov 8, 2021 | apropos of nothing, Newton |
Dennis Rieske took this beautiful sunset picture. I thought we could all use a palate cleanser, so to speak. Posted with permission and my gratitude. by Meredith Warshaw | Nov 1, 2021 | Newton |
As requested, here is a place to discuss candidates where no one in a contested race submitted a post to V14. by Meredith Warshaw | Oct 23, 2021 | Newton |
So far, the most heated discussions here have been around one School Committee race. There have also been some about the mayoral race, but I get the impression that most people went to this with their minds already made up – after all, this is not the first time... by Meredith Warshaw | Oct 18, 2021 | Newton |
Thanks to Matt Lai for digging up the links for watching last weekend’s candidate debates. Saturday...
by Meredith Warshaw | Oct 2, 2021 | Newton |
As I did my Saturday errands today, I was struck by how nice our villages are because of the people and businesses who put out and take care of plantings, both floral and other. These pictures are just from walking up and down one block of Lincoln Street in Newton...
by Meredith Warshaw | Sep 26, 2021 | Newton |
Yesterday at 5 pm, Senator Elizabeth Warren held a “meet and greet” at the Hyde Community Center Bandstand. This let to the Newton Highlands email list having a spirited argument over whether this was an appropriate use of that space. Those who objected...
by Meredith Warshaw | Sep 4, 2021 | Newton
Today I discovered an easy way to dispose of leftover opioid/narcotic medications that doesn’t depend on the occasional drop-off days sponsored by the city. There’s a drop box in front of City Hall that can be used for safe disposal of the following:...