Newton Al Fresco, an initiative started in 2020 to bring outdoor dining to local restaurants, is returning on April 1. The project will allow restaurants to convert open spaces into outdoor dining areas decorated by local artists.
Metro, Food
Robot Cooks Healthy, Flavorful, Sustainable Bowls at Spyce
With locations in both Harvard Square and Downtown Crossing, Spyce offers the Boston area healthy bowls packed with flavor—and prepared by robots.
Boston, Coronavirus Updates, Metro
Mass. Residents Over 16 to Be Eligible for Vaccine Starting April 19
The general public, including all residents 16 years and older, will be eligible to receive the vaccine in Massachusetts on April 19, according to Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement on Wednesday.
Metro, Politics, Newton
John Oliver and Tarik Lucas Elected to Newton City Council
John Oliver will fill the vacant at-large seat on the Newton City Council in Ward 1 and Tarik Lucas will fill the vacant at-large seat on the council in Ward 2, based on unofficial results for the special election.
Metro, Newton
Newton Project Takeout and Nourishing Newton Support the Community
To help Newton families suffering from food insecurity and to support local businesses, the Rotary Club of Newton is involved with two projects—Newton Project Takeout and Nourishing Newton—which purchase meals from local restaurants and deliver food to Newton residents in need.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Voters Express Concerns With Zoning, Policing at Early Voting
Issues of zoning and policing were on the minds of some Newton residents who cast their votes during early voting in the special election to fill two vacant seats on the Newton City Council. Early in-person voting at Newton City Hall lasted five days, ending on Friday.
Metro, Newton
Look Out Newton, Yarn Incoming
Don’t be surprised if you see brightly colored knitted scarves strewn across a tree in the upcoming months—they are meant to be there. In an effort to brighten up the city, Hooked on Newton has been knitting all winter in preparation to yarn bomb Newton this spring.
Metro, Arts, Newton
Parlor Performances Share Inspiration and Diversity with Newton
“Every opportunity these days to perform and to get my music out there is greatly appreciated and exciting in and of itself,” Yoni Battat said. “But of course it comes with sadness, remembering what performing used to be like before the pandemic.”
Metro, Newton
Micley Runs For Seat On Newton City Council In Special Election
David Micley is running for one of the vacant at-large seats on Newton City Council in Ward 2, with a platform prioritizing making Newton a multigenerational city with a variety of housing options.
Boston, Coronavirus Updates, Newton, Metro
Vaccination Site at Fenway Park To Move to Hynes Convention Center
The notice of the Fenway vaccination site closure follows Baker’s Wednesday announcement that K-12 teachers, childcare workers, and school staff will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 11. This will add an additional 400,000 people to the eligible population, according to Baker.
