Joan Belle Isle, the chair of the executive committee of the Council on Aging, said she thinks the Newton Senior Center is the reason she’s alive.
Metro, Newton
Newton City Council Approves $1.56 Million in Settlements For Racial Discrimination Lawsuits
Lee Gilliam filed a lawsuit against the City of Newton and the Newton Fire Department on June 17, 2021. In the complaint, Gilliam requested compensation for emotional distress caused by a hostile work environment due to racism.
Metro, Food
Newly Reopened Crown Cafe Brings Classics and Persian Eats to Watertown
Crown Cafe—a family-owned Watertown staple for years—brings unique Persian flair to the classic all-American diner and recently reopened after coming under new management and a series of renovations. “I wanted to do mostly mainstream American breakfast and lunch with a little bit of Persian, you know, hints here and there,” said Sepehr Madani, the new…
Metro, Politics, Newton
City of Newton Rescinds Indoor Mask Mandate, Residents Respond
Recent winter weather in Newton has created ideal conditions for potholes to fill the city’s streets, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a Feb. 6 newsletter. The Newton 311 app, which compiles work orders throughout the city, also addresses the potholes.
Metro, Newton
Newton 311 App Incorporates Residential Help to Fix Potholes
Recent winter weather in Newton has created ideal conditions for potholes to fill the city’s streets, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a Feb. 6 newsletter. The Newton 311 app, which compiles work orders throughout the city, also addresses the potholes.
Newton, Metro
Plans for Newton Affordable Housing Development Prompt Traffic Concerns at Council Meeting
In addition to the 103 affordable housing units, the eight-story development would consist of an additional 307 apartments, according to Standish.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Committee Considers Legislative Initiatives as Part of Climate Action Plan
Newton leaders presented ideas for legislation to reduce emissions and promote renewable energy in city residences and businesses at a Zoom meeting Monday night in a discussion on the Climate Action Plan.
Metro, Newton
Newton Residents, Local Politicians Gather for Annual Soup Social
Newton families and community leaders gathered at the Hyde Community Center on Saturday for live music, hot soup, and appearances from a few special, costumed guests.
Metro, Newton
Matthew Delmont Discusses Experiences of Black Soldiers in World War II at Virtual Event
Dartmouth history professor Matthew Delmont discussed his upcoming book, Half-American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, at a Zoom event hosted by Newton Free Library and Historic Newton on Feb. 10.
Food, Newton, Metro
Tous Les Jours Fuses French and South Korean Specialties in Newton Centre
The international bakery and cafe chain Tous Les Jours opened a new location in Newton Centre in December, bringing fresh and authentic South Korean and French goods to the city.
