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...
This document is being discussed on another thread along with some unfortunately knowing nothing about it. So here it is. From the beginning of the PDF: “Hello Washington Street!” vision plan is the City of Newton’s initiative to...
Since my last post about this dangerous intersection, the city has addressed some of those concerns and the city council has voted to keep the changes with a few additions. Basically the recommendations of Sean Roche have been...
There was another accident at the intersection of Austin Street and Lowell this morning around 9:00. A grey SUV was on Austin Street either going straight or turning right and a maroon van was going straight on Lowell. The van’s front right side hit the SUV’s front...
Update: There are 50 – 3 hour parking spaces available in the Austin Street lot and 20 free 30 minute spaces in the Star Market Lot as well as 100 spaces on Jackson Street for long term parking. 3 hour parking: 50 public...
Robert Korff’s plans are just getting started to redevelop Washington Street’s two mile stretch through the Newton Villages of West Newton, Newtonville and Newton Corner in addition to Riverside in Auburndale according to this Boston...
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...
Many of us of certain age who grew up in Newton have fond memories of the warming hut at Bulloughs Pond. Unfortunately it was demolished recently. Not used for many years it had fallen into disrepair. According to some of the people taking it down there was...
Recently there was another digital scuffle on the Newtonville listserv. This time it was over the use of the word “assimilation” in a discussion of whether at-large elections promote diversity – not over whether or not diversity is beneficial as some...
I’m guessing that most of the Village 14 regulars are paying close attention to the presidential primaries. I’m also guessing that most of us have strong opinions and preferences. Personally, I’d love to discuss the campaign for president with some...
Jill Terrari Ramos from the Boston Globe wrote a nice article about Peg Hannigan, aka the “godmother” of Newton politics. She’s quite a lady. *Photo from Legendary Locals of Newton, page...
Newton’s legislative delegation, mayor and U.S. congressman are supporting Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president. Do you think they are representative of how Newton will vote on March 1? I’m not asking how you will vote (although...
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