The demand for food in Newton has risen with the onset of the pandemic and the Newton Food Pantry has risen to the occasion.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Department Hosts “Conversation with a Cop”
The Newton Police Department hosted a virtual webinar version of its monthly “Conversation with a Cop” on Feb. 17 to answer questions anonymously submitted by members of the Newton community surrounding topics like unconscious bias and mental health training.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates
Mayor Fuller Expresses Concern Over COVID-19 Cases at BC
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has urged the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to strengthen its oversight of Boston College in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases on campus.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates
Newton Vaccination Sites Stop Accepting New Appointments
Two COVID-19 vaccination sites—the TripAdvisor in Needham and the Boston Sports Club in Newton—are no longer scheduling appointments for the first dose of the vaccine due to the Commonwealth’s limited vaccine supply.
Newton, Metro
Newton Reviews Reports of Recent Hate Crimes and Bias-Related Incidents
Reports of hate crimes and bias-related incidents in Newton in the past month have been higher than normal, according a Newton Police Department officer.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Reform Task Force Presents Preliminary Recommendations
The Newton Police Reform Task Force presented its preliminary recommendations, including implementing enhanced training and increasing diversity within the department to address the impacts of historic and current systemic racism in policing practices.
Metro, Coronavirus Updates, Newton
Newton Senior Center Helps Residents Secure COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
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.
