NewtonSERVES, a city-wide cleanup, is set to return this year in a limited capacity at various Newton locations after having been called off last year because of the pandemic.
Metro, Newton
4C Tree Project Commemorates Lives Lost in Newton to COVID-19
To commemorate the lives lost to COVID-19 in Newton, Green Newton’s Environmental Youth Leadership Program is planting 170 trees throughout Newton and five trees on Boston College’s campus.
Metro, Newton
Newton to Rehabilitate Christina Street Rail Bridge
The City of Newton began a feasibility study to determine whether the Christina Street Rail Bridge will be renovated or rebuilt, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on April 8.
Metro, Newton
Mayor Fuller Announces Newton’s Next Police Chief
John F. Carmichael Jr. will be the next chief of police of the Newton Police Department (NPD) starting in June, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Thursday. Fuller’s selection of Carmichael for the position follows his five years of experience as chief of the Walpole Police Department, she said in the statement. “He has a proven…
Newton, Metro
Newton Evaluates Policing of Leaf Blower Ordinance
The Newton Programs & Services Committee agreed to remove the responsibility of enforcing the leaf blower ordinance from the Newton Police Department, as part of changes proposed by Councilor Bill Humphrey to address compliance and enforcement of the ordinance.
Metro, Boston, Newton
Bostonians Face Another Patriots’ Day Without the Boston Marathon
Whether sitting in a baby stroller in Hopkinton or watching as a Boston College student at Mile 21, the Boston Marathon has been a constant throughout Emma Saart’s life—until 2020. A Massachusetts native, Saart said the Boston Marathon has always been a large part of her life.
Metro, Newton
MBTA’s Suspension of Bus Route 52 Affects Carroll Center for the Blind
For students and staff at the Carroll Center for the Blind, bus route 52—which was recently suspended—was also an essential learning resource.
Metro, Newton
Energy Coach Advises Newton on Climate Action
To attain its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the City of Newton created the position of Newton energy coach. Liora Silkes will step into this role and work closely with residents, builders, and contractors to reduce carbon emissions, according to a statement from Mayor Ruthanne Fuller on Thursday.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Boston College Files Lawsuit Against Newton to Challenge Compensation Received For Webster Woods
Boston College filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Newton on March 9 in Superior Court challenging the amount of compensation it received for the eminent domain taking of Webster Woods.
Metro, Newton
Bluebikes Will Expand in Newton This Spring
The City of Newton will expand Bluebikes, opening four new bike stations with 44 more bikes, later this spring.
