Newton News Archive
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Newton NewsJanuary 26, 2012 One week after Newton Underwood School teacher David Ettlinger was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography, a librarian from the Newton Free Library was arrested on child porn charges. A 31 year old woman from Brighton reported being assaulted while running along Comm Ave by Bullow's Pond. And Newton Public Schools will be getting a boost in funds for technology thanks to a new partnership between Boston College and Newton. All this and more on Newton News!
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Librarian Arrested for Child PornJanuary 26, 2012 One week after Newton Underwood School teacher David Ettlinger was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography, a librarian from the Newton Free Library was arrested on child porn charges. According to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office, Peter Buchanan, 47, was arrested Tuesday night on two counts of dissemination of child pornography and one count of possession of material depicting a child in sexual conduct. The DA's office said, Buchanan's arrest was part of†an investigation done by the Mass Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Prosecutors state they found 21 pictures on his home laptop computer. Buchanan pled not guilty to those charges during his arraignment at Newton District Court Wednesday and was ordered held on $5,000 cash bail. If he makes bail he's ordered to stay away from the Newton Free Library, computers and anyone under 18. Newton Mayor Setti Warren released this statement. "The allegations against Peter Buchanan are serious, and extremely troubling. If they are proven to be true, then he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The type of behavior that has been alleged has absolutely no place anywhere in our community."
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Runner AssaultedJanuary 26, 2012 A 31 year old woman from Brighton reported being assaulted while running along Comm Ave by Bullow's Pond. It happened at 515 am Tuesday morning and the woman was able to scare off her attacker with her scream. She along with the Newton Police held a press conference to help remind other runners to be aware of your surroundings.
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Community DiscussionJanuary 26, 2012 Mayor Setti Warren, Superintendent David Fleishman, Captain Paul Anastasia and Larry Berkowitz, the Director of the Riverside Trauma CenterÖ held a community meeting at Newton North High School to answer any and all questions surrounding the arrest of 2nd grade Underwood School Teacher, David Ettlinger last week. Ettlinger, 34, pleaded not guilty to charges of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14Ö and posing a child in a state of nudity. He also pleaded not guilty to two charges of possession of child pornography in Brighton District Court. He is currently in jail held on 100 thousand dollars bail. If he posts bail he will most likely be extradited to Louisiana to face federal charges, which are tied to a federal investigation of a child pornography website.
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Talking to Children and Adults About AbuseJanuary 26, 2012 There has been a lot of talk about the second grade teacher, David Ettlinger from Underwood Elementary School who was arrested January 17 on charges of possession of Child pornography and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. Conversations in classrooms, throughout the community and in homes about the incident are a good start to helping children understand what is happening and how they can avoid a similar situation to happen to them. Joining me in the studio to talk about how to talk to your children and adults is Meg Bossong the Community Mobilization Project Manager from the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and Gail Sommer, the Director of Community Support and Prevention Services which includes the Child Assault Prevention Program or CAP.
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Partnership for the FutureJanuary 26, 2012 Newton Public Schools will be getting a boost in funds for technology thanks to a new partnership between Boston College and Newton. Over a three year period, Newton will receive $300 thousand dollars to turn classrooms in 6 different schools in to 21st century state of the art classrooms. Local officials and members of Boston College stood in solidarity at Countryside School to begin their three year investment with one another.
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Occupy NewtonJanuary 26, 2012 The 99 percenters are gathering together to talk about the issues they believe the public should know about and participate in. Occupy Newton came together at the First Unitarian Church to discuss what's next on their agenda.
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Skating Rink OpenJanuary 26, 2012 It finally feels like winter. Temperatures have dropped to below freezing allowing the man made ice skating rinks to open for residents. Sarah Goodman tells us where the three rinks in Newton are and when you can use them.
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Newton NewsJanuary 18, 2012 Shocking the Newton Community, Underwood Elementary 2nd grade school teacher, 34 year old David Ettlinger was arrested Tuesday morning in his Brighton home by State Police. Mayor Setti Warren presented his State of the City Tuesday night. And Newton North High School Sophmore, Eli Bock created his first app, Space Kiwi. All this and more on Newton News!
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Newton Teacher Arrested for Child PornJanuary 18, 2012 Shocking the Newton Community, Underwood Elementary 2nd grade school teacher, 34 year old David Ettlinger was arrested Tuesday morning in his Brighton home by State Police. According to prosecutors, a search warrant was obtained for an ongoing federal investigation on Ettlinger's internet activity. When police arrived they allegedly found hundreds of pornographic images of children on his computer and dozens of stolen girls underpants.
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State of the City 2012January 18, 2012 Mayor Setti Warren presented his State of the City Tuesday night. Warren remarked on the past two years progress and what we can expect for the next two years while he's in office and with the help of the community to make difficult decisions on where funding will come from for upcoming projects.
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Fares Increase & Services Decrease for MBTAJanuary 18, 2012 Over 200 people attended the first of 25 meetings the MBTA plans to hold to talk about the higher fares and reduced services currently on the table to reduce their 161 million dollar deficit. The MBTA has proposed two scenarios to reduce their deficit. Scenario one includes a higher fare increase and smaller number of service reductions while scenario 2 offers a slightly lower fare increase and a larger service reduction. Over 130 people expressed their opinion to the MBTA, including the Mayor.
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Station 7 RenovationJanuary 18, 2012 Fire Station #7 on Elliot Street in Newton Upper Falls was the latest to receive a much needed renovation. A rededication ceremony took place last week at the station with tours of the renovated facility. Maria Valvanis has more.
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High Cost of CrimeJanuary 18, 2012 Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian spoke to the Newton Community about the high cost of Crime. As Ellen Weisberg tells us, there are ways to bring costs under control.
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MLK CelebrationJanuary 18, 2012 Newton celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Junior Monday. Held at Corpus Christi/St.Bernard's Parish, the City's 44th annual event spoke to the community about coming together and what do we do next.
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Eli BockJanuary 18, 2012 Newton North High School Sophmore, Eli Bock created his first app, Space Kiwi. Kristina Zagame spoke with Bock about his concept and creation.
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Bocca Bella Turns OneJanuary 18, 2012 It's been one year since the doors opened at Bocca Bella's Cafe in Auburndale and owners wanted to celebrate with a one year anniversary party. Rachel Rausch tells us how the patrons were privy to a great day of food and entertainment.
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Newton NewsJanuary 11, 2012 The Oak Hill School Council sent a letter home to parents asking them not to send their kids to school wearing celebratory clothing. Students are feeling a little relief after two modulars; one at Burr and one at Horace Man are in place and ready to use. And the cost of healthcare is increasing every year. All this and more on Newton News!
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Celebratory ClothingJanuary 11, 2012 The Oak Hill School Council sent a letter home to parents asking them not to send their kids to school wearing celebratory clothing. Maria Valvanis explains why the school is trying to set an all inclusive environment for students as well as focus more on learning, not clothing.
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Modular UpdateJanuary 11, 2012 Students are feeling a little relief after two modulars; one at Burr and one at Horace Man are in place and ready to use. Students at both schools were able to come back from the holiday break and begin using their new classrooms. Zervas is next on the list to receive two modulars and as Michael Cronin says, they are well on their way.
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Naming RightsJanuary 11, 2012 As part of a 3 year campaign to raise more money for teaching and materials for Newton's 21 schools, The Newton Schools Foundation presented a naming rights plan on how to go about naming many of the rooms in Newton's two high schools. In this weeks School Committee meeting they discussed the logistics along with the approval process and money.
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Day Rennovation Pushed BackJanuary 11, 2012 Progress for renovating and adding on to Day Middle School is moving along but the finished product may be pushed back by two months.
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Skyrocketing HealthcareJanuary 11, 2012 The cost of healthcare is increasing every year. Democratic Committees from Wards 1, 2 and 3 created a panel of experts to talk about curbing the costs of healthcare and how the Governors new plan will help alleviate some of the costs to you. Ellen Weisberg has more.
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Newton NewsJanuary 4, 2012 Newton is ready to begin 2012. Happy New Year! Newton is considered the 4th safest city overall and third safest in cities and towns with a population of 75,000 to 99,999. And Congressman Barney Frank joins Jenn Adams in the studio. All this and more on Newton News!
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Inauguration 2012January 4, 2012 Newton is ready to begin 2012. Happy New Year! Newly elected members of the Board of Alderman and School Committee rang in the new year by swearing in to their seats...this year on January 2.
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Crime StatsJanuary 4, 2012 Newton is considered the 4th safest city overall and third safest in cities and towns with a population of 75,000 to 99,999. The Newton Police Department supplied Newton News with statistics for 2011 compared with those of 2010. Here's what they came up with.
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Barney Frank Up CloseJanuary 4, 2012 Congressman Barney Frank has been in the political arena for decades. Frank started out as a political aide before winning his first elected position in 1972 as a Democratic Representative for the 4th then 8th Suffolk Districts in Massachusetts. He decided to set his sights higher when Father Robert Drinan stepped down as US Representative for the 4th Congressional District in 1980. Frank won with 52 percent of the vote against Republican Richard Jones. Frank has remained in this seat since 1981. But now Congressman Frank has decided to retire and is here in the studio to discuss his decision to step down as well as what he has done in the past and what he may do in the future.
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Defensive TeachingJanuary 4, 2012 The Newton Police are hoping Newton's high school senior girls will be ready for anything once they graduate. Police will begin training senior girls in the RAD or Rape Aggression Defense Program.
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Open HouseJanuary 4, 2012 To end 2011 and begin 2012, City Hall's doors were open to all to enjoy some festivities.
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