Last year, longtime Newton political activist Martina Jackson was ticketed for running afoul of city regulations that governed when political signs could be displayed on private property.  She appealed the fine to the Zoning Board of Appeals and lost.  She then filed...

  From the Stow Conservation Department: This is our annual reminder for residents and trail users that it is coyote pup season. It is recommended that you leash your dogs when on the trails in May and June as the adults and pups may be out exploring in the daytime....

This Sunday May 15 from 2-4 p.m. you can stop by the KW parking lot at 1340 Centre St, Newton Center and dispose of your personal papers to be shredded safely. In addition, you can enjoy complimentary Cool Cow Ice Cream and join in supporting a Newton non-profit...

I was walking down the Upper Falls Greenway this afternoon on the section behind the Avalon apartments.  I came upon this curious small painted cap attached to the ground on the stone dust path.  included a quarter in the photo to give you the scale. Any one have any...

John Hilliard reports in the Boston Globe that the city has just completed a detailed survey of the city's 414 miles of sidewalks to determine their current condition. If it was a real report card I'd say it sounds like about a C.   Mayor Fuller says "The majority of...

I just walked though the Keefe Ave entrance to Bobby Braceland Park in Upper Falls this morning, a route I often take for a morning walk.  This time though something caught my eye.   I backed up to read the sign on the park fence by the abutting house's yard, My...