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‘OurNewton.org,’ PorchFest Discussed at Newton Village People’s First Quarterly Meeting
Newton’s Village People had their first quarterly meeting last Wednesday, discussing the welfare of the town over Fig Newtons. […]
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Mayor Fuller Delivers State of City Address in Newton
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered her State of the City address in the City Council Chambers Tuesday evening. Newton is a strong city, Fuller said, because of its work for students, seniors, safety, financial stability, and planning for the future. […]
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Newton Plans to Stamp Poems into Sidewalks with Latest Campaign
“What I hope the community takes away is that together it is possible to take a sidewalk, something that is an everyday piece of the city that we live in, and turn it into something more meaningful and more beautiful,” said Reynolds. […]
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Petition Opposes MBTA Fare Increase
Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu is circulating a petition to oppose the MBTA’s proposed fare hike. The MBTA should look to create a sustainable source of revenue for creating a fare-free system. […]
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Boston Homeless Census Completed During Frigid Temperatures
Volunteers went out into the streets of Boston at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday carrying bags of gloves, hats, and blankets to hand out during the city’s annual homeless census. […]
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Milk Bar and &pizza Combine Forces to Bring Sweet and Savory to Harvard Square
“Think a modern take on the combined stores of the 1990s, like Baskin Robbins and Taco Bell,” said Kim DeAngelo, public relations manager of Milk Bar. “This space with our friends &pizza is truly the throwback combo store of our dreams. We are really excited.” […]
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Baker Proposes Bill to Combat Handheld Phone Use While Driving
Governor Charlie Baker proposed a bill yesterday that will require all cell phone use while driving to be hands free. The proposed bill says that phones cannot be touched “except to perform a single tap or swipe to activate, deactivate, or initiate hands-free mode.” […]
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People of the 2019 Women’s March
Marchers share their stories and motivations for attending the 2019 Boston Women’s March. […]
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Women’s Center and BC Dems Talk Women’s March
“The Women’s March is similar to the Women’s Center as a space where women can feel community, and feel that they are supported in their efforts for remedying gender and equity on campus, in Boston, and across the world,” said Julia Barrett, a Women’s Center employee and MCAS ’19. […]
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Newton Committees Discuss Washington St., Riverside Renovations
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee met with the Finance Committee to discuss the Washington St. and Riverside MBTA renovations. […]