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.
Newton, Metro
City of Newton Now Charging for Paper Bags
The Newton City Council has now issued a new ordinance enacting a 10-cent charge on all single-use paper bags. The charge is part of efforts to reduce waste and move toward more environmentally-conscious shopping.
Newton, Metro
Mayor Fuller Delivers Third State of the City Address
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller discussed the progress the city has made and the obstacles that it faces in her third State of the City address. Fuller focused on three major challenges.
Metro, Newton
The First Baptist Church in Newton Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
The First Baptist Church in Newton hosted the 52nd Annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration. The celebration consisted of various speakers and community choirs, reinforcing the message of knowing your neighbor.
Newton, Metro
City of Newton Receives Grant for Affordable Housing Development
The city of Newton has received a grant to make headway in turning the historic West Newton Armory into affordable housing, according to a press release from Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. The grant enables the city to conduct a pre-development analysis to see if the armory is suitable for an affordable housing establishment.
Metro, Newton
Northland Project Passed, Residents Seek Referendum
Newton City Council passed the Northland Development Project on Monday, setting up the project to break ground over a year after its proposal.
Newton, Metro
Newton Contracts with Local Marijuana Companies Under Investigation
United States Attorney Andrew Lelling has convened a grand jury to investigate contracts made between the City of Newton and marijuana companies, according to The Boston Globe.
Metro, Newton
Newton to Offer Curbside Compost Pickup to Residents
Residents in the City of Newton are now able to compost. In partnership with Black Earth Compost, residents will be able to pay a subscription fee to have curbside pickup of food waste including meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds, tea bags, and more.
Metro, Newton
Newton Teachers Association Continue Push for Contract Negotiations
More than two months following the expiration of its contract, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) is continuing to press the Newton School Committee to negotiate.
Metro, Top Story, Newton, News
Preservation Committee Passes Webster Woods Acquisition, City Council to Vote Soon
Seven out of eight committee members voted to provide the $15.7 million needed to acquire the land via eminent domain at Tuesday night’s CPC meeting.
