Well done, Mayor.

by | Oct 7, 2019 | Newton | 7 comments

I didn’t want to miss this chance to say that I thought that Mayor Fuller’s current update has an exceptionally clear and complete summary of the eminent domain process for taking Webster Woods.
BC says employees, alumni will punish Fuller for efforts to take Webster Woods

BC says employees, alumni will punish Fuller for efforts to take Webster Woods

by | Oct 1, 2019 | Boston College, Ruthanne Fuller, Webster Woods | 42 comments

Both the Globe and Newton Patch take deep dives this morning into Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s efforts to take 17 acres of Webster Woods from Boston College by eminent domain.

The Globe’s John Hilliard revisits the decision to by then Mayor Setti Warren to pass up a chance to purchase the woods when Congregation Mishkan Tefila was first looking to sell it.

“We reached out to the city, but they didn’t show any interest,” said Steven Kaitz, one of three co-presidents of the congregation.

And Patch’s Jenna Fisher quotes Boston College spokesperson Jack Dunn who says ts Fuller will

BC: ‘We are disappointed that Mayor Fuller has made this unfortunate decision’

by | Sep 19, 2019 | Boston College, Webster Woods | 12 comments

The Globe’s John Hilliard is reporting that Boston College opposes Mayor Ruthanne Fuller plan for Newton to acquire approximately 17 acres of Webster Woods  through eminent domain

“We are disappointed that Mayor Fuller has made this unfortunate decision, which we intend to oppose to the fullest extent possible using all legal avenues,” BC spokesman Jack Dunn said.