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The amount of engineering done to remove sewage from the Charles River should mean that fecal bacteria can’t find their way into the river. And yet they do. One possible culprit is Man’s Best Friend(s)–or at least how some canine companions throw...Newton Muni-Wonk: Crux of traffic & vitality=Parking
Most cities suck at parking management. Usually they have plenty where nobody wants it and little where everyone does, which is why we spend hours circling a block to find some. Newton is no exception. Fortunately for us, there are new tools and better ideas about how...Newton Muni-Wonk: The pedestrian post
This may be the week of the pedestrian in Newton’s city discussions. Most critically, the Public Safety committee has decided not to play politics with crosswalk safety: if the vote coming up at tonight’s Board of Aldermen passes, the DPW will be able to...Safer bicycle crossings?
Newton has a few really large intersections, and even fewer that have bicycle lanes, so far. While cyclists may regret the current state of our streets, it presents an opportunity: we can watch what Boston and Watertown do, and make our lanes even better. Here’s...Muni-Wonk: Newton Aldermen and commerce
How can the City keep village centers economically vital? Is there a way to make it easier to allow sidewalk seating for cafes?* Can the parking in Newton Centre be optimized? The Aldermen discuss these items and a possible yoga studio and/or office space at 242-44...Cheat the plumber
Just because the label says it’s flushable doesn’t mean it’s so! You probably have been pressing this same issue with your resident teenagers, , but here’s a much more graphic argument. Once again, an ounce of prevention worth much more than...Muni-Wonk: Newton Aldermen hit new year running
Apparently, the Board is rested and ready for a New Year and a busy week ahead. A search committee for the next police chief has been named and will be voted this Wednesday. See the names in the digest. Ruthanne Fuller’s financial audit committees have been hard...Tiz the season… for Hi-Viz
Looking for a great last-minute holiday gift? Keep your loved ones safe AND warm this winter: Hi-Viz wear – special bright colored, reflective clothing, blinky lights, flashlights and reflectors will greatly reduce their chances of being hit by a car. As the...Muni-Wonk: Commercial Edition
If Monday’s vote on the Upper Falls Greenway doesn’t get your juices flowing, Tuesday’s hearing, which may be the final opportunity for public input into Riverside’s future, should probably do it. The week’s excitement for pro-growth fans...Free food, song, wine in Newton Highlands on Friday
This Friday it pays to visit Newton Highlands, whether you want to sample wine & beer at Walnut Market, get at tomato soup & grilled cheese sandwich dinner at Bread & Chocolate if you bring 5 cans of food for the Newton Food Pantry, free hot cocoa for...Muni-wonk: The week in parking
Most weeks that Traffic Council meets mean a lot of talk about parking. To give this some context–any time the MBTA changes the rates on its lots (as it did this July), the folks who used to park for free (or who got used to paying $4 a day), move their cars to...
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