Newton News Archive
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Modulars Next PhaseJune 29, 2011 The modulars slated to go to three elementary schools have passed two more committees. This week, the Finance Committee approved $923,000 for green modulars and the Conservation Committee approved placing the modulars on the land near conservation land. Liz Albanese has more.
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Herb Robinson for SenateJune 29, 2011 Meet Herb Robinson. Democratic candidate for the US Senate seat currently held by Senator Scott Brown. Robinson met with members of the Democratic City Committee to present his views on what should be done, and how he's going to get it done.
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Charles River PrizeJune 22, 2011 The Charles River is one of three rivers that are finalists for an international river-prize. The other two are in California and Australia. This prestigious award goes to the hard work and dedication of many workers involved with cleaning up rivers to make them a sustainable and usable resource once again. The award will be presented to the winner in September, and if the Charles River is the winner, some of that money will go towards dredging the river of new sediment from the water main break last year. Jessica Fahey has the story.
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Blue Room CircusJune 29, 2011 Children can't wait to perform in the circus. At least the kids from the Newton Community Service Center can't. From lions and tigers, to tight rope acts and clowns, to the master of ceremonies, the show was fun filled for the kids, and the parents and teachers alike.
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Angino Race at the YMCAJune 29, 2011 This weekend, families got together at the West Suburban YMCA to run, race, and do all kinds of activities to raise money for cancer research. Even with stormy clouds above, dozens turned out to help any way they could. Rachel Rousch has the story.
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In the Buffer Zone - Countryside RedistrictingJune 22, 2011 The School Committee approved a proposal to redistrict students from Countryside Elementary School to Angier, Zervas or Bowen for next year. This is in part because of the Countryside Task Force’s work in alleviating the overcrowding in the school. Jessica Fahey has more.
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Coffee House ChatsJune 22, 2011 Mayor Setti Warren is visiting coffee shops around Newton to hear resident’s thoughts on how Newton should move forward and provide an overview on where the city stands now. Liz Albanese has the story.
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Invasion of the Water ChestnutJune 22, 2011 For every one water chestnut seed in the Charles River… 20 more can spring up. That’s why the Charles River Watershed Association is looking for volunteers to help rid the Charles of the invasive plants. Liz Albanese got a closer look on how the river could become a wasteland for plant and fish if the chestnuts take over.
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Newton 9-11 Memorial CommitteeJune 22, 2011 The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee asks for architects to design a memorial befitting for those who have passed and those heroes who helped.
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Henna InkJune 22, 2011 Newton Community Education features many great opportunities for anyone interested in learning more in various fields of study. Over the summer and come fall, Liz Ging will teach you how to become an artist using henna. But for now, she gives us a show and tell of what henna is and a little history behind it.
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Newton's Cultural ResourceJune 22, 2011 It’s a resource everyone can use. From music to art to taking care of your child, Newton’s Cultural Center has a little bit of everything.
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Development Proposal for RiversideJune 15, 2011 BH Normandy stood before the Auburndale community once again and presented their proposal for the mixed-use development at Riverside T Station. About 200 community members attended the presentation and many voiced their concerns and raised questions. Liza Albanese has more.
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Pillar in the CommunityJune 15, 2011 For over 130 years, one Church has stood the test of time. The Myrtle Baptist Church withstood a fire, having the community severed by the installation of the Mass Pike and a fluxuation of members. Today, it is thriving more than ever and on Thursday night, Joe Hunter’s Documentary, Myrtle Baptist Church, A Pillar in the Community will be featured along with a discussion from prominent members of the community and the Church. Liz Albanese has the story.
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Honoring the FlagJune 15, 2011 Every year on Flag Day, the Newton Elks celebrate the history of the United States Flag by presenting its history. This year, the Elks and the City told the story of the evolution of the Flag on the Newton Centre Green.
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Training to Save LivesJune 15, 2011 All lifeguards need to be certified but that doesn’t stop the training that takes place at Crystal Lake to make sure your swim time is a safe time. While the weather may not be that warm, The Lake is now open.
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Village Day in the HighlandsJune 15, 2011 Despite gloomy, raw weather, the annual Newton Highlands Village Day went off as usual with many of the same vendors and few new ones. Ali Scotti has more.
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Turocy New Head of DPWJune 09, 2011 Mayor Setti Warren announced Public Works’ interim commissioner, David Turocy is officially in charge of the department. Former Commissioner, Tom Daley left in January and Turocy has been filling in as interim since then. Turocy has been with the city since 2005 and is a lifelong public servant. He has spent 10 years on active duty as a member of the Navy Submarine Force and several years as a reservist.
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Moving HeadquartersJune 09, 2011 WS Development, the owners of Macy’s and the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center proposed plans to renovate one of its buildings on Boylston Street to possibly move their headquarters to the new space. They presented their plan at a public meeting Tuesday and will present it to the Board soon.
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Herbicide WarningJune 09, 2011 The green decade coalition has been urging the city and the MBTA to get greener by using non-toxic pesticides. While some are no longer being used, there are some herbicides still getting sprayed along the train tracks. The green decade is asking for early notification of spray times to want the public.
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Benefits for SchoolsJune 09, 2011 What better way to benefit both you and Newton’s public schools. When a book is purchased for your fun summer reading at the New England Mobile Book Fair, 6 percent of the proceeds go directly to the Newton Schools Foundation. A win-win for all involved.
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Upper Falls HistoryJune 09, 2011 It took years to write and more years to get into a published book. But it didn’t happen before Ken Newcomb died. Newcomb’s love of Newton Upper Falls is now available for all to read in his book, the Makers of the Mold thanks to the Friends of Hemlock Gorge. Christine McCarthy has the story.
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Bike Ride for AllJune 09, 2011
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