What’s a 40B? Find out May 1st!

Question:Why would the Waban Area Council want to sponsor a City-wide forum/panel discussion on the ins and outs of the process that developers may follow to produce multi-unit housing with affordable housing requirements in our city?  The answer depends on how well...

Newton hires new HR director

This announcement came from City Hall this morning… The City of Newton has hired Wesley Layne as its new Human Resources Director, Mayor Warren announced today. Wesley brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, having served in previous roles...
A cactus grows in Newton

A cactus grows in Newton

I have no idea how long this has been here, how it got here or even if this is more common than I realize, but I spotted this growing the other day in this traffic island at the intersection of Comm Ave and Homer Street, right near Newton City Hall.

Farewell to Andrew and Pat

Yesterday was the last day for Andrew Warner and Patrick Johnson as they said goodbye to Newton. Andrew was the Performance Management Analyst in the Mayor’s office and will be starting law school in the fall. Pat was Executive Assistant to the Mayor leaving to...
Megan Costello leaving Mayor Warren’s office to help the country

BREAKING NEWS: I was wrong

The food and drink donated by 19 Newton businesses was delicious. But mostly I tasted humility at Mayor Setti Warren’s reception last night for the diplomatic and business communities at the Newton War Memorial. Yep, we’re talking about the same War...