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.
Arts, iEdit
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.
Newton, Politics, Metro
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...
Newton, Metro
Newton Man Shot at Pro-Israel Rally Released Without Bail
Caleb Gannon—the Newton man shot after tackling a protestor at a pro-Israel rally—released on personal recognizance bail at arraignment.
Metro, Newton
Newton Family of Four Found Dead in New Hampshire After Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Newton family dead at home in N.H., on Christmas Day after exposure to carbon monoxide, according to New Hampshire State Fire Marshal.
Metro, Newton
Newton Man Shot in Altercation at Pro-Israel Rally To Face Assault Charge
Caleb Gannon, the man shot in an altercation at pro-Israel rally in Newton, will face charge of assault and battery, according to 7 News WHDH.
News, Top Story
BC To Build New Social Work Building and Recreation Facility on Newton Campus and Mount Alvernia Property
Boston College will build a new School of Social Work building and athletic facility in Newton, BC spokespeople said at a meeting Thursday.
Newton, Metro, Politics
Newton City Council Exempts Newton-Wellesley Hospital From Emissions Reporting Mandate
The council voted to exempt Newton-Wellesley Hospital from an ordinance that will make buildings report and reduce their carbon emissions.
Metro, Newton
Trial for Alleged Newton Shooter Postponed Again, Protests Continue
A judge postponed the trial for Scott Hayes, the alleged shooter in a violent incident at a pro-Israel protest, at a hearing Tuesday.
