The Newton Historical Commission voted to not nominate the existing Newton Senior Center building as a landmark, removing an obstacle against its demolition for a brand new Newton Center for Active Living building.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Discusses Ordinance to Reduce Building Emissions
At the Newton City Council’s meeting as the Committee of the Whole on Monday, the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy presented a plan to create a Building Energy Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) resembling the one Boston implemented in 2013.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Public Schools Face Potential Job Cuts Despite Increased Budget
David Fleishman, superintendent of Newton Public Schools (NPS), warned the NPS community at a March 8 budget presentation that the district may cut as many as 74 jobs next year as a result of declining enrollment rates and a budget gap.
Newton, Boston, Politics, Metro
Boston-Area Supermarket Chain Ceases Stock of Russian Products
BazaAr Supermarkets announced that it will cease imports of Russian products on Feb. 28 in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Metro, Politics, Newton
New YMCA Site Will Not Affect NewCAL Plans Says Public Building Commissioner
The City of Newton will not make major changes to its plans for the Newton Center for Active Living (NewCAL) project despite the YMCA’s recent announcement that it will open a second site in Newton, according to Public Buildings Commissioner Josh Morse, who spoke at a NewCAL community meeting on Thursday.
Food, Features, Metro
Ernest Rozzi and Crazy Dough’s Pizza Serve The Community, Even When Nobody Else Can
Over 18 inches of snow buried Chestnut Hill during a blizzard on Jan. 26, but that didn’t stop a Commonwealth Ave. pizza parlor from opening its doors.
Metro, Newton
As COVID-19 Cases Plummet in Newton, Residents React to a Changing Pandemic Environment
“I think Newton’s done a great job,” she said. “I think the mayor’s done a great job of communication of information.”
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Resident Fundraises for Ukraine Through Her Homemade Treats
Moved by the devastating images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Newton resident Rebecca Ferguson put her baking hobby to work.
Newton, Metro
City of Newton Searches for Its Next Fire Chief
The position oversees a department consisting of 199 personnel across six fire stations, as well as a 2022 budget of $26.5 million, according to the brochure. The chief will also lead Newton’s emergency operations center.
