by Nathan Phillips | Feb 7, 2023 | Newton
This Wednesday, February 8th, at 7 pm, the next chapter in an unfolding saga about Newton’s energy future will be heard in the otherwise sleep-inducing Newton Public Facilities Committee. This is a rough and tumble story that includes National Grid’s resistance to...
by Nathan Phillips | Jun 23, 2022 | Newton |
Want to help build a more sustainable, resilient and localized food economy? The Charles River Food Coop launched last week with an initial membership drive. A member-share is $200, paid once or in installments. But it’s not time to head on over to start... by Nathan Phillips | Nov 21, 2021 | Newton |
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is expanding on her growing fare-free bus initiative to explore partnering with neighboring cities. Should Newton support this policy by making Newton-Boston routes fare-free? Which routes? And how much would you be willing to pay to support...
by Nathan Phillips | Mar 8, 2021 | Affordable housing, Newton |
photo credits L-R: Erwin Chuk, New England Real Estate Journal, Scott Oran) ..let’s say 28 Austin Street rents (or sale prices) were at whatever levels you think they should be*. What do you like, or wish were different, with the building, the floorplans,... by Nathan Phillips | Jan 12, 2021 | Newton |
I am writing here on my own behalf, and am solely responsible for this content. Tom Mountain, a Newton resident and Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, has a responsibility to speak up, for himself and the state GOP, to denounce the call for an armed... by Nathan Phillips | Jun 22, 2020 | Newton |
Newton Detective Kim Murray responded to my inquiry and expression of support, and approved my sharing her reply: “Thank you so much for all of the support. I have had a tough battle at NPD but will not give up. If you could clarify that the prejudice has mostly come... by Nathan Phillips | Jun 20, 2020 | Newton |
Officer Kim Murray, a Detective in the Newton Police Department, alleges a long-standing pattern of systemic racism in the Department, requiring repeated interventions, and neglect of her most recent concerns expressed to Mayor Fuller. Responding to Mayor... by Nathan Phillips | Jun 19, 2020 | Newton |
This thread is for Black voices, but all can contribute. If you are Black, we invite you to speak whatever is on your mind on this special day or amplify the voice of another Black person. If you aren’t, you can contribute by quoting a Black person, famous or... by Nathan Phillips | Jul 15, 2016 | Newton
Dr . Michael Jaff has been named president of Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Announcement follows in full: On behalf of the Boards of Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Partners HealthCare, we are very pleased to announce that Michael R. Jaff, DO has been chosen as the new... by Nathan Phillips | Jul 12, 2016 | Newton |
In a succession of 5-4 votes, the Charter Commission tonight approved (in a straw vote) 12-year term limits for mayor and city council, and to retain eight-year term limits for School Committee. Members acknowledged that they hadn’t heard much from residents...
by Nathan Phillips | Jul 1, 2016 | Newton |
Due to a “high proportion of tested fountains with elevated lead levels” at outdoor parks, the Department of Public Works has turned off the water to all fountains in outdoor parks. Letter and survey from Mayor Setti Warren follow: On May 17, the City was...
by Nathan Phillips | Jun 9, 2016 | Newton |
There was a mixed reaction on Village 14 to the idea of discussing national politics here, so I’m invoking executive privilege with this post. The active V14 community includes some avid supporters of both Bernie and Hillary. IMHO, Bernie — who is meeting...
