Genevieve Morrison, Author at The Heights

Newton Schools Brace For Potentially “Devastating” Funding Cuts Under Trump Administration

Newton Public Schools faces the potential loss of up to $8.7 million in federal grants following directives from the Trump administration.

Newton, Metro

Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Updates “Confusing” Law on Flood Maps

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee passed new rules for defining floodplains to comply with FEMA requirements in its meeting on Monday.

Metro, Newton

Newton Man Charged With Inappropriately Touching Minor on Flight

Police arrested a Newton man on Friday for allegedly making repeated sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl on a flight to Boston last August.

Metro, Newton

Newton School Committee Mulls Graduation Policy Without MCAS

The committee discussed a new graduation standard following a ballot initiative that removed the state standardized test as a requirement.

Metro, Newton

Newton Community Honors MLK at Annual Celebration

Newton’s Foundation for Racial, Ethnic and Religious Harmony organized the city’s annual, interfaith celebration of Martin Luther King.

iEdit, Arts

A Tale of Kate Kissel: An iEdit for the Main Character

And though Kate is not much of a singer, she’s attempted to reach the high notes in these power ballads more than once. Kate, if you’re reading this, leave the singing to the professionals for the sake of your fellow editors.

Metro, Politics, Newton

Newton Will Spend Over $180,000 On A Special School Committee Election. Here’s How It Breaks Down.

The City of Newton will spend $183,395 on a special election to fill a vacancy in the Newton School Committee, according to the city’s Finance Committee on Monday. The special election, scheduled for March 18, will fill the Ward 7 School Committee seat. Amy Davenport formerly held the position but resigned because she moved out...