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Newton House Fire Likely Caused by Oily Rags

Ella Song • April 25, 2024

Newton firefighters responded to a fire on Central Avenue likely caused by oily rags yesterday, according to Fire Chief Gregory Gentile.

Gregory Gentile Named Newton Fire Chief

Victor Stefanescu • May 22, 2022

Former Newton Fire Department Chief of Operations Gregory Gentile was named the city’s newest fire chief following the retirement of Gino Lucchetti, who held the position until this week. Mayor Ruthanne...

City of Newton Searches for Its Next Fire Chief

Victor Stefanescu • March 18, 2022

The position oversees a department consisting of 199 personnel across six fire stations, as well as a 2022 budget of $26.5 million, according to the brochure. The chief will also lead Newton’s emergency operations center.

Newton City Council Approves $1.56 Million in Settlements For Racial Discrimination Lawsuits

Gavin Zhang • February 22, 2022

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.