“But even—the interesting thing—even here, I’m not feeling safe now, just because of one crazy guy that has nukes in his power,” he said.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Public Schools Face Potential Job Cuts Despite Increased Budget
David Fleishman, superintendent of Newton Public Schools (NPS), warned the NPS community at a March 8 budget presentation that the district may cut as many as 74 jobs next year as a result of declining enrollment rates and a budget gap.
Newton, Boston, Politics, Metro
Boston-Area Supermarket Chain Ceases Stock of Russian Products
BazaAr Supermarkets announced that it will cease imports of Russian products on Feb. 28 in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Metro, Politics, Newton
New YMCA Site Will Not Affect NewCAL Plans Says Public Building Commissioner
The City of Newton will not make major changes to its plans for the Newton Center for Active Living (NewCAL) project despite the YMCA’s recent announcement that it will open a second site in Newton, according to Public Buildings Commissioner Josh Morse, who spoke at a NewCAL community meeting on Thursday.
Features, Metro, Food
Ernest Rozzi and Crazy Dough’s Pizza Serve The Community, Even When Nobody Else Can
Over 18 inches of snow buried Chestnut Hill during a blizzard on Jan. 26, but that didn’t stop a Commonwealth Ave. pizza parlor from opening its doors.
Metro, Newton
As COVID-19 Cases Plummet in Newton, Residents React to a Changing Pandemic Environment
“I think Newton’s done a great job,” she said. “I think the mayor’s done a great job of communication of information.”
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Resident Fundraises for Ukraine Through Her Homemade Treats
Moved by the devastating images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Newton resident Rebecca Ferguson put her baking hobby to work.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton city council committee debates building height
Attendees at a Newton City Council Zoning and Planning Committee meeting on Feb. 28 discussed a citizens’ petition that would limit the height of businesses and residential buildings in the city.
Metro, Newton
CDC Categorizes Newton as Low for COVID-19 Risk as City Sees Fewest Cases Since Omicron Surge
For the third week in a row, the city reported no COVID-19 deaths. The city reported only 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
