When staff at the Newton Senior Center learned that individuals over 75 would be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, they knew making appointments online and accessing transportation could be challenging for some.
Metro, Newton
Mayor Fuller Delivers Fourth State of the City Address
Reflecting on the resilience of the Newton community over the past year, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered her fourth State of the City Address.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates
Newton Healthcare Workers Reflect on Vaccine and Pandemic
“I was very anxious, excited with anticipation, and I think most of the people I worked with had the same feeling,” Nanci Ginty Butler said. “When it happened it was very emotional, like just a wave of hopeful relief.”
Metro, Newton
Newton Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Virtual Event
Newton civic and religious leaders, activists, and students spoke at a virtual celebration honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. The event was hosted by the Harmony Foundation and centered around the theme of “Keep Moving Forward,” in light of the pandemic and widespread protests against the systemic racism facing Black Americans.
Metro, Arts, Newton
Driveway Choir Finds Creative Way to Perform During the Pandemic
Bryce and Kathryn Denney have not let COVID-19 prevent them from safely singing with others. Their solution was a driveway choir, which allowed singers to perform together in real time from the safety of their cars.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Man with Knife Fatally Shot by Police in Newton
Newton police officers fatally shot a 28-year-old male who was carrying a knife at a store in Newton Highlands on Tuesday, after receiving a report of an armed robbery and subsequently being unable to de-escalate the situation, alongside Massachusetts State Police troopers.
Metro, Newton
“Stuff A Cruiser” Drive Proves Generosity of Newton
More than a hundred cars lined up in front of Newton City Hall on Tuesday night to donate their gifts for the Newton Police Department’s annual holiday gift drive, “Stuff A Cruiser,” according to Sholkin.
Newton, Metro, Coronavirus Updates
Drive-In COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Newton
A new drive-in COVID-19 testing site opened in Newton on Monday in the Riverside MBTA station parking lot on Grove Street.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Harvard Student By Day, Councilor By Night: Ranalli Announces Her Campaign for Newton City Council
“I’m running because I love this city. And I am committed to this city, and I am dedicated here,” Ranalli said.
The T, Newton, Metro
Mayor Fuller Opposes Proposed MBTA Service Cuts
As a part of its “Forging Ahead” initiative, the MBTA Advisory Board held a public meeting on Nov. 17 to discuss potential service cuts to the Inner Core service area.
