The winter storm on Jan. 28 and 29 brought 18.1 inches of snowfall and set in motion a familiar yet difficult process for Newton’s Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Streets Division: snow removal.
Top Story, Boston, Metro
Brookline Police Charge 18-Year-Old with Arson Following House Fire Next to Pine Manor
The Brookline Fire Department quickly put out the fire and determined the house was vacant, but not before one firefighter sustained minor injuries.
Newton, Politics, Metro
U.S. Representative and Newton Mayor Test Ride ‘Pioneering’ Public Ride-Share Service
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller took a test ride together on Monday using NewMo, an app providing on-demand public transit in the City of Newton.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Newton Progresses in Affordable Housing Development of West Armory
One year after acquiring the West Newton Armory, the City of Newton recently took the next step in its development, announcing the developers that will convert the century-old fixture on Washington Street into an affordable housing complex.
Newton, Metro
Music, Food, Shopping: WinterFEST Comes to Newton
Newton Community Pride (NCP) will hold its first WinterFEST, a city-wide event built around winter-themed, family-friendly gatherings, in Newton Highlands, Cold Spring Park, and Newton Centre on Feb. 12 and 13.
Newton, Metro
‘He’s a hero to me’: Ray McNamara, Retired Newton Fire Lieutenant, Dies at 79
Former Newton Fire Lieutenant Ray McNamara and other firefighters rushed into a burning H.C. Starck Inc. building on Needham Street in October 1993, when a sudden explosion injured 11 firefighters, McNamara included. McNamara’s injuries almost killed him, but the firefighter still loved the job, said Mike McNamara, his son and the Deputy Chief of the Newton Fire Department.
Metro, Food
What Da Chick Offers Thai Comfort Food to Watertown
The intersection of Arlington St. and Crawford St. in Watertown is a slow and quiet residential area. What Da Chick, a new Thai chicken restaurant with bright yellow walls covered in pictures of cartoon chickens, acts as a beacon of light on the otherwise gray street corner.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Discusses Zoning Regulations Regarding Last Mile Delivery Services
In response to the rising popularity of last mile delivery services, Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee explored the city’s regulation options.
Newton, Metro
Newton City Workers Reach 100-Percent Compliance With Vaccine Policy
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to challenge the City of Newton, Newton municipal employees recently reached a 100-percent compliance rate with the city’s employee vaccination policy, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s Jan. 21 newsletter.
Metro, Newton
Newton Passes Omicron Peak, Schools and Newton-Wellesley Hospital Reflect Trend
The City of Newton reported fewer COVID-19 cases during the week of Jan. 20 to 26 than in previous weeks, suggesting that the Omicron peak may have passed in the city.
