The Heights

Newton Families Discuss Anti-Racist Terms Being Used in Schools

Eric Shea • October 23, 2020

“Now is the time where some new folks are involving themselves in anti-racist work, but I really think the students are really ready to do this work,” Arnson said. “We recognize that if we don’t do it now, when are we going to do it?”

Boston Public Schools Suspend In-Person Learning

Julia Remick • October 22, 2020

Boston Public Schools announced that students will be fully remote beginning Thursday due to an increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in the City of Boston.

Mayor Fuller Signs New Newton Power Choice Contract

Julia Remick • October 20, 2020

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has signed a new three-year Newton Power Choice contract that involves providing 80 percent local renewable energy sources for customers, compared to 63 percent renewable energy in the previous year’s contract.

Newton Students Hold March for Climate and Racial Justice

Eric Shea • October 19, 2020

More than 100 Newton residents, Newton North students, and activists carried signs reading “Black Lives Matter” and “There is no Planet B” in a socially distanced protest Saturday morning.

Newton Residents Voice Opinions to City Council About Renaming Columbus Day

Isabella Thorpe • October 18, 2020

“Our tribal members were removed from their ancestral land so that you can have your town,” said Faries Gray, war chief of the Massachusetts tribe. “So, I think you should listen to what we have to say about Indigenous Peoples’ Day versus Columbus Day.”

Newton Restaurants Express Concerns to City Council

Conor Cummings • October 13, 2020

Since the onset of the pandemic in early March, one in five local restaurants in Newton have closed, according to President of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber Greg Reibman. Four Newton restaurants spoke at the Newton City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to express how the City of Newton can better support its local restaurants on Oct. 4.

New Bluebike Stations Installed in Newton

Emily Kraus • October 13, 2020

Look out sidewalk dwellers, Bluebikes have begun to populate Newton. Five Bluebike stations have been installed around Newton, and three additional stations will be installed in the next few weeks. The...

Newton to Re-Evaluate City Seal

Julia Remick • October 4, 2020

The City Seal Working Group began meeting last week to evaluate if the Newton City Seal, depicting Rev. John Eliot speaking to a group of Native Americans, should continue to represent Newton.

Newton City Council Debates Renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Isabella Thorpe • October 4, 2020

“Especially in time when there is greater attention, overdue nevertheless, to issues of racial equity and writing historical wrongs, I think it makes sense to put an end to honoring the man who played a leading role in enslavement and genocide,” Norton said.

From Waffles to Wine, Curio Coffee and Wine Bar Offers It All

Francesca Giangiulio • October 4, 2020

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly ground coffee beans on a Saturday morning, and, if you don’t have a coffee pot on hand in your dorm, you can satisfy this caffeine craving at one of Boston’s hidden gems: Curio Coffee and Wine Bar.

Newton City Councilor Criticizes Video of BC Football Team Celebration

Julia Remick • October 4, 2020

Newton City Councilor Alicia Bowman is criticizing a video of the Boston College football team celebrating after its win on Saturday.

Cupcake Mojo Pop-Up Shop Opens in Seaport

Maggie Leahy • September 30, 2020

In the dynamic Seaport District in downtown Boston, there is always something new and interesting in the works. One enclave of the neighborhood plays host to four small spaces for pop-up shops, and a recent attraction has been the opening of Cupcake Mojo.