How would new developments impact our schools? Find out tonight or read the report now
In February, Newton Mayor Fuller made an announcement that surprised more than a few people. She reported the results of a demographic study showing that Newton Public Schools will have no difficulty accommodating an influx of students even if four proposed or pending...
My name is Tarik Lucas and I am running for Newton City Council At-Large from Ward 2.
Hi, My name is Tarik Lucas and I am running for Newton City Council At-Large from Ward 2. Seeing as how most of the readers of Village 14 don’t know who I am, let me tell you a little about myself. I moved to Newton in 2009 and I have enjoyed living in the Garden City...Proposed Beacon Street marijuana retailer to meet with Waban Area Council
The Waban Area Council will hear from the developers of a proposed Recreational Marijuana Dispensary at 1158 Beacon St. and take questions on Thursday April 11, 7:30 p.m. at the Waban Library.
Newton’s Nexus Bus: Why did it fail?
There’s been a lot of discussion lately regarding Newton’s defunct Nexus Bus system, which ran from 1997 until 2003, and how the disappointing ridership on the Nexus might foreshadow problems with the four-shuttle system being proposed by Northland. But really,...Video: Newton Public Schools forum on vaping
Vaping: The Growing Youth Health Epidemic from NewTV on Vimeo.
On Tuesday, April 2, Newton Public School Superintendent David Fleishman held a forum on the vaping epidemic among youth. The evening included a panel of speakers providing health, wellness, and prevention education on the topic of vaping. Attorney General Maura Healey provided the keynote for the event. Medical experts and NPS educators also gave information, insight, and education for families and community members.For more information about the panelists, visit the following link: newton.k12.ma.us/Page/3419
TONIGHT: Thinking about running for office? This event is for you.
Considering running for public office? Or maybe helping someone run for office? Interested in how local campaigns work? “Don’t Just Stand There…RUN!’ — happening Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Newton City Hall, Room 211 — is for you.
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites candidates, potential candidates, campaign managers, campaign treasurers, and all interested citizens to a workshop that offers practical information and advice about political campaigns by a group of
Proposal for bold project at Riverside Station formally filed
Mark Development and Normandy officially filed its proposal for the Riverside Station project on Friday. The proposed transit-oriented mixed-use development consists of “ten buildings that are designed to maximize the principle of walkability on site and to...Walker to homeowners: Trim your hedges!
Posted this morning on Next Door Newton.. For those of you who have hedges or shrubs in front of your house. Please go out and check out how much of the sidewalk they are taking up. In some places half the sidewalk has been taken over. I am part of a walking group and...Should changes be made to the mayor’s, city council’s and/or school committee’s compensation?
UPDATED: This thread has been moved up as a reminder about tonight’s (Weds March 27 7 p.m.) public comment opportunity. Also: Don’t forget the On-line Questionnaire
The Blue Ribbon Commission for Salaries, appointed by City Council President Marc Laredo to review the compensation of Newton’s elected officials (the mayor and members of the city council and the school committee) and make recommendations for
Municipal election season starts early
Nomination papers for this fall’s municipal election won’t be available until May 1. But I found this attached to my front door knob Friday afternoon.VIDEO: Watch Northland’s updated project proposal to Land Use
Here’s the video of Northland’s presentation to the City Council’s Land Use Committee showing its proposed changes to its Needham Street mixed use project, followed by public comment.
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