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One Resident’s Air Rifle Shooting Builds Anxiety in West Newton

Shruthi Sriram • April 21, 2022

“I had no phone. I had no way to call 911. I didn't know if it was gone,” one resident said. “I ran back into the shed. I could not tell where the shots were coming from."

Newton Public Facilities Committee Allocates Over $16 Million to Fund New Water Meters

Ashley Emanuel • April 10, 2022

The Newton Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday where they approved a $16.55 million allocation to the water meters project.

Newton Residents, City Council President React to Reinstated Overnight Parking Ban

Stephen Bradley • December 12, 2021

The City of Newton imposed an overnight parking ban starting Dec. 1 and lasting through March 31, 2022, according to the city’s website. About 75 percent of residents responding to a Nov. 18 newsletter...

Candidates Announce Intent to Run in City Council Special Election

Julia Remick • November 16, 2020

Bryan Barash and Tarik Lucas are poised to run for the seat left vacant by Jake Auchincloss's election to Congress.

City Council Overturns Mayor’s Veto, Raises Councilor Salaries

Gavin Zhang • October 9, 2019

The Newton City Council overturned the mayor's veto of its earlier decision to raise the salaries of city councilors and the mayor at its meeting on Monday night. The City Council did not vote to raise the pay for School Committee members—that will go to a vote later in the year.

Bill Against Natural Hair Discrimination Supported by City Council

Sophie Ragano • October 6, 2019

“Through this research I realized the amount of over regulation of natural hair that disproportionately impacts black girls,” Edwards said. “These regulations prevent them from going to school and has increased the amount of times they are expelled.”

Protester Mask Ban Argued at City Council

Audrey McKillip • September 15, 2019

In the wake of counter-protests at the Straight Pride Parade two weeks ago, the Boston City Council discussed the prohibition of wearing a mask, hood, or other devices designed to conceal the identity...

Ward 5 Holds Preliminary Election

Colleen Martin • September 10, 2019

Today, the City of Newton is holding a preliminary election for the Ward 5 City Council seat. Ward 5 covers Upper Falls, Waban, and Newton Highlands. Three candidates appear on the ballot—Kathryn K....

BPS Safety and Security Discussed in City Council

Madeleine Romance • April 1, 2019

A hearing regarding school safety and security measures was held in the City of Boston on Tuesday. The hearing analyzed both safety and security measures taken to protect school environments from threatening situations, and it featured a panel from the Boston Police Department (BPD) as well as members of the public.