Get to know the Ward 8 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor and councilor-at-large. Elections are Nov. 5.
News, Top Story
Saoirse Kennedy Hill Died of Accidental Overdose, per Report
The death of Saoirse Kennedy Hill, BC ’20, has been ruled an accidental overdose, according to her death certificate that was reviewed by WCVB-TV.
Metro, Boston
BPD Communicates with ICE, WBUR Report Finds
The Boston Police Department (BPD) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have communication about immigration statuses and criminal offenses, according to documents that WBUR obtained. The Boston Trust Act, a city ordinance which states that Boston officials may in no way act as federal agents for matters of immigration, was proposed by city councilor Josh…
Metro, Politics
Cory Booker Holds Rally at Sports Bar in Fenway
“We’re not going to win this election by defining ourselves by what we’re against, we need to talk more and more about what we’re for and who we’re for,” Booker said.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story
Vape Ban to Stand, Requires Changes
A Suffolk Superior Court Judge ruled that the four-month vape ban in Massachusetts can stand, but it requires that the executive branch issue an emergency order by Oct. 28 and that a public hearing be held.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Newton Mayor Seeks $15.7 Million to Take Land from BC Via Eminent Domain
Mayor Fuller filed an application for a funding request for Webster Woods with the Newton Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday. BC purchased the woods in 2016 for $20 million.
Metro, Politics
Lawsuits to Contest Four-Month Vape Ban
Some vape shops have been forced out of business since the four-month vape ban was announced on Sept. 25.
Metro, Arts, Theatre
‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Brings Advice to the Stage
Advice columns started showing up in newspapers in the late 19th century. Dealing mostly with household tricks, the columns were primarily targeted toward women. But, the advice column has changed.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story
Vape Sales Banned for Four Months in Mass.
Vaping product sales will be banned for four months in Massachusetts, as Governor Charlie Baker announced a public health emergency.
News, Metro, Featured Story, Newton
BC Law Professors Sign to Support Newton Judge
Six Boston College law professors have signed onto a brief urging the Supreme Court to drop the obstruction charges against Shelley Joseph, a Newton District Court judge.
