Another Incident on the Bike Path
Police report a person exposing themselves on the bike path. The Newton Police Report 9-1-1 log shows a report of Indecent Exposure at 204 North Street along the Charles River Bike path at about 8:40 on Thursday morning. A post on the Newton Mom’s Facebook page...Say hello to Police Chief McDonald
In honor of National Police week, Seana Gaherin, of Dunn-Gaherin’s and residents Joanne Kazarian and Lisa Jones are organizing activities this Friday and Saturday to introduce Newton’s Police Chief David McDonald to residents and business owners. At eachstop,...Jewish Advocate editorial staff thinks Newton officials are lying
An editorial headlined “Newton’s Credibility Gap” in the current (April 1, 2016) issue of the Jewish Advocate implies that Newton officials have not been completely honest when discussing anti-semitic graffiti in the schools. A couple of key...WHDH: Day Middle School student assaulted this morning
According to WHDH.com, a Newton boy was assaulted on his way to Day Middle School this morning. The story reports that he’s “doing okay.” Update–Here’s the email from Brian Turner, principal of Day: I write with some concerning news...Opposing fans yell anti-semitic chants at Newton North basketball game
According to the Washington Post, many fans from Catholic Memorial School shouted alarming accusations at last night’s basketball game vs. Newton North. This excerpt provides a frightening summary: The game was held at Newton South High School, where an...City and firefighters reach agreement
Mayor Warren’s office announced yesterday that the city of Newton and the Firefighters’ union have agreed on a new contract retroactive to July 1, 2014, extending through June 30, 2018. From the press release: “Major highlights of the agreement...Just in: City and firefighters sign agreement regarding Narcan use
I reached out to Tom Lopez, head of the Newton Firefighters Association, today to ask about the union’s issues with carrying and administering Narcan. In addition to explaining why the change isn’t as simple as the public might believe, Tom told me that...Newton’s police and fire fighters still not carrying Narcan
A tweet this week from Newton City Councillor Emily Norton reminded me that it’s been a while since we’ve had an update on efforts to equip Newton police and firefighters with Narcan, the emergency drug that’s being used effectively in many...Holiday shoppers say ‘bah humbug’ to fire alarm
This afternoon I was at a pretty crowded Chestnut Hill Mall when a strobe light started flashing and a siren started honking. It took me a few seconds to realize that — it wasn’t that someone just left a store with a security tag on — but that...
Newton firefighters looking to help ‘Baby John John’
The Newton Firefighters Association is holding a fundraiser on Friday Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post 440, to benefit John Morris, the six month old infant son to firefighter John Morris and Colleen Morris. “Baby John John” was recently...Bomb threat at Newton North
According to Newton Patch, crews are at Newton North responding to a bomb threat received in a note. We’ll post more information as we have it. Please share if you know anything. UPDATE HERE: Police determine no threat.
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