Has the Newton TAB just gone behind a paywall?
Is WickedLocalNewton, the online version of Newton TAB, now behind a paywall? I just tried clicking on a story and got a pop-up asking me to subscribe for the content (screenshot attached). If this is true, it would be a major shift for the publication, which, as a...
Former Newton TAB editor Gail Spector running for School Committee
As a journalist and blogger who has covered Newton for 17 years, I am beyond excited to announce my candidacy for School Committee from Ward 8. This seat is currently held by Margie Ross Decter, who cannot run for reelection because of term limits. Like all School...
Boston Herald’s alternative facts about Mayor Setti Warren’s pay raise
In writing last week that Newton Mayor Setti Warren “pushed a measure to hike his salary by roughly $27,000 to $125,001 as part of a city budget proposal that was ultimately approved by Newton’s aldermen in 2012,” the Boston Herald’s Matt Stout is...
Newton TAB Photo Department Eliminated
Reading an article in the Boston Business Journal about staff cuts at Gatehouse Media I wondered if this affected the Metro unit based in Needham. When I retired, as a staff photographer, about two and a half years ago this division covered cities and towns from...Newton TAB editor: Demonstration was political grandstanding at its worst
While disclosing that he is “Jewish and an ardent Zionist” Newton TAB Editor Andy Levin adds his voice to those who were “terribly upset” by Charles Jacobs’ and allies’ behavior at last week’s forum. … they angered many...An early peek into the Andy Levin era
Just a few weeks into his new job, new Newton TAB editor Andy Levin is already showing us that he’s not worried about making friends. Consider, for example, his recent editorial about opposing a plastic bag ban and even more significantly his willingness this...New TAB editor Andy Levin introduces himself
The TAB’s new editor isn’t new to Newton. Here’s Andy Levin’s inaugural column.Newton TAB editorial comes down hard on School Chair Hills
Without actually ever using the work “plagiarism” today’s Newton TAB editorial criticizes Newton Superintendent of Schools David Fleishman for never actually saying he was sorry for having “lifted phrases” (The TAB’s word choice)...
Trevor Jones has left Newton TAB…would you like to be his replacement?
Trevor Jones, the Newton TAB’s senior reporter, has left the paper to go work for the Newton-based company Tech Target. Jones joined the TAB in 2012 and really did an admirable job covering City Hall and Newton in his time. Our city will miss his coverage. TAB...TAB: Forgive those Newtonville parking tickets
The Newton TAB editorial says the city of Newton should forgive the parking tickets it issued in October for blocking the new, hard-to-see curb cuts it made on Newtonville Avenue.Wicked Local redesigns website
Wicked Local Newton has a new website. Check it out and discuss.
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