U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller took a test ride together on Monday using NewMo, an app providing on-demand public transit in the City of Newton.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Progresses in Affordable Housing Development of West Armory
One year after acquiring the West Newton Armory, the City of Newton recently took the next step in its development, announcing the developers that will convert the century-old fixture on Washington Street into an affordable housing complex.
Metro, Newton
Music, Food, Shopping: WinterFEST Comes to Newton
Newton Community Pride (NCP) will hold its first WinterFEST, a city-wide event built around winter-themed, family-friendly gatherings, in Newton Highlands, Cold Spring Park, and Newton Centre on Feb. 12 and 13.
Metro, Newton
‘He’s a hero to me’: Ray McNamara, Retired Newton Fire Lieutenant, Dies at 79
Former Newton Fire Lieutenant Ray McNamara and other firefighters rushed into a burning H.C. Starck Inc. building on Needham Street in October 1993, when a sudden explosion injured 11 firefighters, McNamara included. McNamara’s injuries almost killed him, but the firefighter still loved the job, said Mike McNamara, his son and the Deputy Chief of the Newton Fire Department.
Metro, Newton
Newton City Workers Reach 100-Percent Compliance With Vaccine Policy
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to challenge the City of Newton, Newton municipal employees recently reached a 100-percent compliance rate with the city’s employee vaccination policy, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s Jan. 21 newsletter.
Metro, Newton
Newton Passes Omicron Peak, Schools and Newton-Wellesley Hospital Reflect Trend
The City of Newton reported fewer COVID-19 cases during the week of Jan. 20 to 26 than in previous weeks, suggesting that the Omicron peak may have passed in the city.
News, Off Campus, Featured Story
Study Concludes BC’s Annual Economic Impact on Mass. is $3.3 Billion
A Boston College–funded study by independent research firm Econsult Solutions concluded that the University’s annual economic impact on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $3.3 billion, according to a University release.
Metro, Newton
$75,000 Grant Provides Resources to Local Newton Arts Groups
The New Art Center in Newton had a loss of revenue totaling up to $400,000 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Emily O’Neil, the executive director of the center. A recent $75,000 grant split between local organizations and nonprofits has helped the center make up for some of those losses. “I’ve…
Metro, Newton
Newton Public Schools Medical Advisory Group Recommends Changes to COVID-19 Testing Strategy
The Newton Public Schools (NPS) School Committee convened over Zoom Tuesday night to discuss moving from PCR surveillance testing to rapid antigen testing within schools to detect COVID-19 among students.
