Rental Assistance-Mayor’s Update April 24, 2020
While Mayor Fuller’s updates are welcomed, sometimes she includes upcoming policies that have not been fleshed out which leads constituents to ask questions of their councilors who don’t yet have the answers. When the above happens, as it did with the...Mass Building Trades Council Calls for Halt of All But Emergency or Essential Work
I have heard complaints about construction continuing under unsafe circumstances. Although Boston Mayor Marty Walsh shut down construction in Boston weeks ago, Mayor Fuller has let construction continue in Newton. Her reply to questions and complaints has been: “There...Neighbors Staying Connected and Keeping Kids Active
Newton Upper Falls neighbors and kids are having fun while staying safe by having a scavenger hunt where kids find objects but don’t touch them. The neighbors are hanging things from trees, “hiding” them among bushes , making silly things to put in their yards. There...Has Anyone Noticed …
Has anyone noticed the difference between – Building a new school in Waban/Newton Highlands – lets just call it Zervis – the city paid at least fair market value to take 3 homes so a parking lot could be built for teachers and staff – to meet...Shortened Winter+ Overnight Parking Ban
The “Arbitrary Parking Ban” isn’t quite as arbitrary as before but it’s still not just a “Winter Parking Ban” because March is included. Yes, we can have snow here in March. But it’s never been a “Snow Emergency Overnight Parking Ban.” Whether it snows or is beautiful...
Marijuana Retail Zoning Ordinance
There are misleading ads and literature circulating about where retail adult-use marijuana retail stores may be sited in Newton. There are only a few sites that have been approved by Zoning and Planning for the Planning Department....
122nd Running of the Boston Marathon
On Monday, April 16, for the 122nd year the Boston Marathon once again made it’s way through the streets of Newton. The day was cold and wet and kept the crowd size down on Commonwealth Avenue to the smallest in recent memory. As the wheelchairs passed through the city… the area near city hall was surprisingly sparse. As time wore on more people showed up to watch and cheer the runners on. A group from Pasadena, California had a tent setup on the corner of Comm. Ave. and Walnut Street and was cheering on about twenty members of their club who were running that day. Despite the awful weather many said they expected to return and watch the event again.
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Yuki Kawauchi is the first Japanese man to win the Boston Marathon since 1987. Keith E. Jacobson/Photo
Desiree Linden, a Michigan resident, fought the wind and rain as she motored up Commonwealth Avenue in Newton. She said in an interview that she considered dropping out of the race. She went on and became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985. Keith E. Jacobson/Photo
Michael Hug (L) and Ernst van Dyk (R) finished the Boston Marathon in the #1 and #2 positions, respectively, in the men’s wheelchair division of the 122nd Boston Marathon. Keith E. Jacobson/Photo
Tatyana McFadden was the #1 finisher in the women’s wheelchair division of the 122nd Boston Marathon. Keith E. Jacobson/Photo
Weather seemed to be a factor causing this wheelchair athlete a minor mishap at Monday’s 122nd Boston Marathon. After a short delay he was able to recover and head on his was down Comm. Ave. towards the finish line in Boston. Keith E. Jacobson/Photo
As a safety precaution large vehicles blocked the intersection of Walnut Street and Commonwealth Avenue during the 122nd Boston Marathon, on Monday, April 16, 2018. A city employee said other intersections along the route were blocked in a similar way. Keith E. Jacobson/Photo.
Umbrellas came out as the rain came down at the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, 2018. Keith E. Jacobson/Photo
Garden Remedies Being Surrounded on April 12
I’m sure there are hyper-reactive people everywhere but when it comes to changes in Newtonville, some residents’ response borders on hysteria. Conspiracies flourish over the smallest things – such as referring to “an...
Are Investors Using AirBnB Adding to the Housing Crisis?
Are Investors Using AirBnB Adding to the Housing Crisis? Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, who is pushing for regulations, and several groups in and around Boston, who think the mayor’s plan isn’t enough, think so. While the idea of AirBnB is that young professionals and...
NewTV’s Annual Meeting This Wednesday
NewTV’s 26th Annual Membership Meeting will be held at their studio at 23 Needham Street in Newton on March 15 at 7:00pm. There will be an annual report, refreshments and one nominee will be elected to the NewTV Board of Directors. Ballots will be distributed to...
Is Setti Warren running for governor?
Check out this opinion piece by Newton Mayor Setti Warren that appears on bostonglobe.com (perhaps it’s going to be in tomorrow’s paper?). Headlined “How to make housing affordable,” our mayor writes about housing challenges for the shrinking...