by Gail Spector | Mar 10, 2016 | Newton, Public safety |
Mayor Warren’s office announced yesterday that the city of Newton and the Firefighters’ union have agreed on a new contract retroactive to July 1, 2014, extending through June 30, 2018. From the press release: “Major highlights of the agreement...
by village14 | Mar 8, 2016 | Newton |
Having launched more than my share of websites, I’m well aware that not everything goes as well as hoped upon launch. It’s been two weeks and a day now since the debut of the City of Newton’s new website and while two weeks is still very new for a...
by village14 | Mar 7, 2016 | Newton |
A proposal to ban leaf blowers in the summer and winter will be discussed by the City Council this evening (Monday) at City Hall.  (The ordinance is supposed to be here but I can’t get it to load.) NewTV will air the discussion. It’s not a public hearing...
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by village14 | Mar 7, 2016 | Newton |
Spotted in Newton Highlands this morning.
by village14 | Mar 6, 2016 | Newton
Today’s Globe West section offers pro and con columns from City Councilors Emily Norton and Jim Cote on a proposed polystyrene (Styrofoam) ban  in Newton. Check it out and then come back and share your view.
by village14 | Mar 6, 2016 | Newton
Here at Village 14, we’re always happy when new participants join our conversations (well at least, we’re almost always happy).  But as you join  in we do suggest that you review our commenting rules.  In particular, please note that while we allow...
by village14 | Mar 4, 2016 | Newton |
 Day Middle School Principal Brian Turner sent this letter to parents Friday afternoon.  The content of the graffiti isn’t described. Dear Day Family, I regret to inform you that hateful graffiti was found written on a bathroom wall yesterday at Day. The police were...
by Sallee Lipshutz | Mar 4, 2016 | Newton
Waban welcomes the new kid on the block! We are pleased to have noticed the “soft” opening this week of the new Waban Hardware Store. The doors opened for business without fanfare this past Monday. The new business occupies two floors and is organized with...
by village14 | Mar 3, 2016 | Newton |
Mayor Setti Warren read this statement from Hedy Jarras, the propiertor of Sweet Tomatoes, at this evening’s vigil in West Newton “We are so devastated by the tragic event that took the lives of two of our patrons, Eleanor Miele and Gregory Morin. We would...
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by village14 | Mar 3, 2016 | Newton |
I don’t know Joe Waters so I can’t vouch for him but he’s created this amazing T-shirt and a Booster fund he says will benefit the families of the Sweet Tomatoes tragedy. I’m launching this fundraiser with my daughter, Cate Waters, a sophomore...
by Gail Spector | Mar 3, 2016 | Dogs, Newton, wildlife |
I have it from a very good source — my mail carrier — that a coyote attacked a dog in Newton Highlands (south of Route 9) over the weekend. I don’t have any additional information. But it’s a good reminder to pay attention. ...
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by Jerry Reilly | Mar 2, 2016 | Newton |
Most of us know Greg Reibman as Village 14’s founder and most prolific blogger but fewer know about Greg’s culinary prowess. Here’s a Facebook post by filmmaker Beth Harrington. So my friend Billie Best found this – The Boston Rock...
