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.
Newton, Metro
Amid the Latest COVID-19 Surge, Number of Deaths in Newton Remains Low
The COVID-19 positivity rate increased more than tenfold in the City of Newton since the beginning of December, according to data from the city’s dashboard. COVID-19 deaths in Newton, however, have not risen proportionally.
Metro, Boston, Newton
Boston Issues New Vaccine Requirements, Newton Not Yet to Follow
The City of Boston announced new vaccine requirements in certain indoor businesses. Currently, Newton is not unveiling new vaccination requirements.
Metro, Newton
Historic Newton Highlights City’s Centuries-Old Relationship With Christmas
Historic Newton, a partnership between the Newton Historical Society and the City of Newton, hosted an event over Zoom on Dec. 5 detailing the history of Christmas in the Newton and the Greater Boston area.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Residents, City Council President React to Reinstated Overnight Parking Ban
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 update from Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller disapproved of the ban, according to a subsequent update. Tawney Wray, one disapproving resident, said…
Newton, Metro
Positive COVID-19 Cases Surge in Newton, Follow State and National Trends
Newton reported 268 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the 14-day period from Nov. 25 to Dec. 8, a 60.5 percent jump from the previous two-week period. In the previous two weeks from Nov. 11 to 24, the city reported 167 confirmed cases.
