VIDEO: What did you think of Fuller’s address to the city?
Mayor Fuller's Address to the City: June 15, 2020 from NewTV Government on Vimeo.
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller addressed some of the critical issues facing our community: racism, public safety and the role of our police, our priorities as evidenced in our City budget, the pandemic and the economic recession” on Monday (June 15) at 6 p.m. You can watch it here thanks to NewTV.
What do you want Fuller to say about racism, police & the budget on Monday?
From Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s newsletter Friday…
I will be speaking to our community on Monday night, June 15 at 6 p.m. Join me on your computer, your smart phone or via NewTV cable television.
I will speak to some of the critical issues facing our community: racism, public safety and the role of our police, our priorities as evidenced in our
Newton Al Fresco (where to eat this weekend)
As you’ve likely noticed, the city has been placing picnic tables in local parks and public parking lots to provide locations to enjoy takeout from local restaurants, while practicing safe social distancing. The map below shows the current table locations or locations where tables are about to be placed.
In addition the chamber has created this list of are restaurants offering outdoor dining adjacent to their own premises.
Where to get a COVID-19 test
p>Health officials in Boston and other communities are urging anyone who recently attended a large turnout Black Lives Matters protests to get tested for COVID-19.Fortunately, Massachusetts has dramatically increased testing capacity with a network of nearly 300 testing sites. A new interactive map provides an easy way to locate a COVID-19 test site.
Tim Duncan in his own words
Newton resident Tim Duncan has done a number of interviews recently, including with the Globe as well as WGBH and a New Orleans television station.
Police release photo of suspect in Duncan incident
From the TAB article:
- Duncan, 50, stands 6 feet, 8 inches tall.
- Yaliek Allah-Barnes, is 37. Newton Police said Allah-Barnes’ license said he is 6 feet, 3 inches tall. However, the Newton Police also stated that according to other police agency information, Allah-Barnes “listed his height as ranging from 6′01″ to 6′08.”
Before the description and photo were released, Duncan said he would be disappointed if the suspect was described as being less than 6 feet, 4 inches tall.
…[Duncan said he] was very impressed with Fuller, MacDonald and Apotheker, he said “I really respect the self reflection that all of them showed. That, to me, is a sign of people wanting to get better.”
Fitzgibbons claims Auchinchloss “supports” display of Confederate flag, opposed Trump impeachment
Newton resident and Democratic activists Shawn Fitzgibbons has shares this 2016 Tweet and has some harsh criticism of City Councilor and Congressional candidate Jake Auchincloss on
Chief: ‘We understand why [Duncan] is concerned’
Julie Cohen has a followup to the incident involving Newton resident Tim Duncan, including comments from Newton Police Chief David MacDonald. “Newton resident Tim Duncan raised serious concerns and questions about being stopped and questioned by Newton Police Officers...Eight Dems, two GOP candidates on ballot for Congress
The field of candidates vying to fill the Forth Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Joe Kennedy has been finalized. Nine Democrats and two Republicans have qualified for the ballot, WPRI reports. Newton residents (and City Councilors) Jake Auchincloss...Newton police monitored up to 50 vehicles that circled Chestnut Hill mall Monday night
Newton police on Monday night monitored some 50 vehicles that circled the Chestnut Hill mall, on the same night trouble was reported at shopping centers elsewhere including Braintree, Natick and Providence, the Globe reports. “As I was speaking with Sgt. we observed...Statements from chief, mayor, council pres and school chair
“Chief David MacDonald and the Newton Police Department condemn the unacceptable actions of Minneapolis police officers that led to the death of Mr. George Floyd. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family and friends.
