The Heights

Newton Mayor Seeks $15.7 Million to Take Land from BC Via Eminent Domain

Colleen Martin • October 9, 2019

Mayor Fuller filed an application for a funding request for Webster Woods with the Newton Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday. BC purchased the woods in 2016 for $20 million.

Overnight Parking Ban Shortened in Newton

Julia Landwehr • October 7, 2019

The Newton City Council has decreased the length of its winter overnight parking ban by four weeks over concerns that it is a burden to residents.

The Students Behind the Brookline Bylaw to Provide Menstrual Products in Local Bathrooms

Isabella Cavazzoni • October 6, 2019

“Men hold the majority of positions of power in our country (a separate issue I don’t have the column space to touch). Because of this, female-bodied people continue to experience barriers on their right to much-needed menstrual and vaginal healthcare.”

Mayor Fuller Vetoes Order to Raise City Council Salary

Gavin Zhang • October 6, 2019

City councilors have not had a pay raise in nearly two decades. In the mayor’s veto letter, she said the raises are too large, too quickly implemented, and too untimely proposed.

Newton Moves Forward with Climate Action Plan

Eric Shea • September 29, 2019

“A strategy without numbers is not a strategy and a plan without choices is not a plan,” Groudy said.

BC Law Professors Sign to Support Newton Judge

Colleen Martin • September 23, 2019

Six Boston College law professors have signed onto a brief urging the Supreme Court to drop the obstruction charges against Shelley Joseph, a Newton District Court judge.

Newton Mayor Seeks to Reclaim Webster Woods Via Eminent Domain

Colleen Martin • September 22, 2019

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is seeking to reclaim the land that BC purchased at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway in 2016 for $20 million.

Joe Kennedy Speaks on Immigration and Foreign Affairs for MIRA Coalition

Isabel Litterst • September 21, 2019

Newton Congressman Joe Kennedy III addressed Massachusetts business leaders at an event hosted by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, which was held at the Needham TripAdvisor...

Humphrey and Winters Advance to Municipal Election

Isabel Fenoglio • September 15, 2019

Candidates William Bishop Humphrey and Kathryn K. Winters emerged victorious over Rena L. Getz in a tight preliminary election to determine Newton’s Ward 5 city councilor on Tuesday.

Newton Drafts Climate Action Plan

Julia Remick and Lauren Wittenmyer • September 13, 2019

Newton has set itself on a track to be carbon neutral by 2050. The city drafted a five-year Climate Action Plan in August with the motto, “use less, green the rest.” The residents of Newton...

Ward 5 Holds Preliminary Election

Colleen Martin • September 10, 2019

Today, the City of Newton is holding a preliminary election for the Ward 5 City Council seat. Ward 5 covers Upper Falls, Waban, and Newton Highlands. Three candidates appear on the ballot—Kathryn K....

Newton Passes Ordinance Taxing Short Term Rentals

Gretchen Haga and Sophie Ragano • September 8, 2019

The city of Newton passed an ordinance that taxes short-term rentals, like AirBnb, and requires owners to register their homes.