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City of Newton Now Charging for Paper Bags

The Newton City Council has now issued a new ordinance enacting a 10-cent charge on all single-use paper bags. The charge is part of efforts to reduce waste and move toward more environmentally-conscious shopping.

Metro, Newton

Mayor Fuller Delivers Third State of the City Address

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller discussed the progress the city has made and the obstacles that it faces in her third State of the City address. Fuller focused on three major challenges.

Metro, Newton

The First Baptist Church in Newton Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.

The First Baptist Church in Newton hosted the 52nd Annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration. The celebration consisted of various speakers and community choirs, reinforcing the message of knowing your neighbor.

Newton, Metro

City of Newton Receives Grant for Affordable Housing Development

The city of Newton has received a grant to make headway in turning the historic West Newton Armory into affordable housing, according to a press release from Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. The grant enables the city to conduct a pre-development analysis to see if the armory is suitable for an affordable housing establishment.

Opinions, Letters To The Editor

In Response To: “Preservation Committee Passes Webster Woods Acquisition, City Council to Vote Soon”

It is already quite difficult to speak out against my own school regarding Webster Woods, especially when I want to see it expand and do well, but to see its response in a recent Newton Tab article, among others, I knew that I had to respond. Jack Dunn mentioned Boston College’s respect for students’ passion…

Metro, Newton

Newton Contracts with Local Marijuana Companies Under Investigation

United States Attorney Andrew Lelling has convened a grand jury to investigate contracts made between the City of Newton and marijuana companies, according to The Boston Globe.

Metro, Newton

Newton Teachers Association Continue Push for Contract Negotiations

More than two months following the expiration of its contract, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) is continuing to press the Newton School Committee to negotiate.