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.
Metro, Newton
The Students Behind the Brookline Bylaw to Provide Menstrual Products in Local Bathrooms
“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.”
Newton, Metro
Mayor Fuller Vetoes Order to Raise City Council Salary
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.
Metro, Newton
Newton Moves Forward with Climate Action Plan
“A strategy without numbers is not a strategy and a plan without choices is not a plan,” Groudy said.
Newton, News, Metro, Featured Story
BC Law Professors Sign to Support Newton Judge
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, Top Story, Metro
Newton Mayor Seeks to Reclaim Webster Woods Via Eminent Domain
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is seeking to reclaim the land that BC purchased at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway in 2016 for $20 million.
Metro, Newton
Joe Kennedy Speaks on Immigration and Foreign Affairs for MIRA Coalition
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 headquarters this past Tuesday. In the Congressman’s remarks at the convention, he reaffirmed his commitment to a state-wide and national support of immigrants in the workforce….
Newton, Metro
Humphrey and Winters Advance to Municipal Election
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, Metro
Newton Drafts Climate Action Plan
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 feel that they are already experiencing the effects of climate change, such as frequent flooding and hot days. The City…
Newton, Politics, Metro
Ward 5 Holds Preliminary Election
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. Winters, Rena L. Getz, and William Bishop Humphrey— and the two who receive the most votes will continue on to the primary…
