FYI: Replica WWII Cattle Car in City Hall War Memorial Circle today and Sunday
Info from City Councilor Vicki Danberg: A replica World War II cattle car which serves as the “classroom” for a powerful history lesson is at Newton City Hall outside in the War Memorial Circle. The Shadowlight Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Experience is...
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Driver collides with student cyclist heading to NNHS
This is the kind of report we all dread hearing and it's all too common: a cyclist riding on the sidewalk gets hit by a motorist in an area where bicycle accommodations are just not that great. This time it occurred along a major school route at an intersection...
The mystery of Tab delivery
The Newton Tab was delivered to my front door yesterday. I know that about 75% of Village readers will think that's not worth mentioning since it happens to them every Wednesday. What those readers may not realize is that the Newton Tab is only delivered to a...
City Council newsletter
Per City Councilor Andreae Downs, the City Council newsletter is back. If you are curious about what Council is doing, signup here.
Newton will lift indoor mask mandate next Fri (2/18)
The City of Newton will be rescinding its indoor mask mandate effective the end of the day next Friday, Feb. 18, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced today. Individual businesses and employers may still choose to require masks in their establishments. “While the City...
WinterFest – Who will bail me out?
Newton's WinterFest is this weekend. The weather looks promising and it should be great fun. Here are the details. I was signed up months ago to provide life size puppets for the event. We have three puppets ready to go. These aren't the massive puppets that we...
My three wishes
Life in Newton could be so much better! Three things that strain my patience, the ozone layer and the neighborhood. One is the drivers who want to make a left turn and block the whole intersection, resulting in cars backed up, for no reason. They stay in their...
NSHS Nordic skiers wants you to eat Mexican
Newton Center's Tango Mango Mexican restaurant is paring up with the Newton South Nordic Ski Team for a fund raiser. This Sunday Feb 13 or Monday Feb 14, order food at Tango Mango. Mention the NS Ski Team when you place the order and a portion of the proceeds will go...
Masks in schools?
The governor has announced that the statewide mandate, that requires masks to be worn in all schools, will be lifted on Feb 28. That means that school systems will be allowed, but not required, to drop the mask mandate. What would you like to see Newton do? Keep the...