A group of intruders infiltrated a Newton South High School Advanced Placement Chinese class conducted on Zoom on Wednesday and spreaded “hate-filled images and speech,” according to a statement from Newton South Principal Joel Stembridge.
Metro, Boston, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Feed the Fight Boston Supports Both Medical Personnel and Local Businesses
Feed the Fight Boston is donating meals to those on the front lines in hospitals. It was started by four women from Newton in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
City, Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates
Historic Newton Documents Newtonites’ COVID-19 Experience with Newton Connects
Historic Newton is working to ease anxiety and bring Newtonites together with a new project called Newton Connects. It will be sharing submitted photos and written entries about residents’ thoughts and emotions surrounding COVID-19.
Coronavirus Updates, Newton, Metro
City of Newton Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The City of Newton has formed an Emergency Management Committee to respond to the threat of coronavirus and has a page on its website to update residents about the virus.
Metro, Newton, City
Building at 978 Watertown St. to Receive Local Landmark Status
The Newton Historical Commission unanimously voted on Thursday for the building at 978 Watertown St. to receive local landmark status.
Metro, Newton
Racist Epithet Found Written on Sidewalk in Newton
A racist epithet written in masking tape was found on the sidewalk on Sunday night. The incident is currently under investigation by the Newton Police Department.
Metro, Newton
Newton Free Library Thrives in the Technological Age
Newton Free Library has maintained cardholders, visitors, and book circulation. Library cardholders have been borrowing more library books every year since 2013.
Metro, Newton, Features
Johnny’s Luncheonette Owners Keep Tradition Alive
Owner Karen Masterson says owning Johnny’s has never just been a business endeavor. When she and her husband Kevin purchased Johnny’s in 2014, they knew they had a unique opportunity to foster a haven of community for the greater Boston area.
Newton, Metro
Newton Temporarily Suspends Landmark Nominations
The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee decided to suspend landmark nominations to give the city more time to make revisions to the nomination process.
Metro, Newton
Newton Postpones Decision on Ascend Dispensary
The Newton Land Use Committee postponed its decision on a petition to open a dispensary. Ascend requested for a special permit to allow the sale of marijuana.
