The Massachusetts Commission of Discrimination (MCAD) will hold its workshop entitled “Know Your Civil Rights: Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Law” on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Newton Free Library in the Druker Auditorium from 6 to 8 p.m.
Metro, The T, Newton
Newtonville Rail Station Temporarily Closed
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Newtonville Commuter Rail Station is closed at least through Wednesday, Oct. 23. The closure is a safety precaution while repairs are being made to the stairs.
Featured Story, On Campus, News
Newton Apparel Line Celebrates Freshman Community
To get the word out, the group reached out to some Instagram pages dedicated to BC freshman content.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story, Newton
City Council Overturns Mayor’s Veto, Raises Councilor Salaries
The Newton City Council overturned the mayor’s veto of its earlier decision to raise the salaries of city councilors and the mayor at its meeting on Monday night. The City Council did not vote to raise the pay for School Committee members—that will go to a vote later in the year.
Metro, Newton
Mayor Fuller Vetoes Order to Raise City Council Salary
City councilors have not had a pay raise in nearly two decades. In the mayor’s veto letter, she said the raises are too large, too quickly implemented, and too untimely proposed.
Metro, Newton
Newton Moves Forward with Climate Action Plan
“A strategy without numbers is not a strategy and a plan without choices is not a plan,” Groudy said.
Opinions, Editorials
Editorial: BC Has Right to Webster Woods, but Must Remain Responsible Community Member
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that the City of Newton would use eminent domain to reclaim Webster Woods, which Boston College purchased in 2016 for $20 million. The City Council was not opposed to the sale at the time of the purchase, according to a University press release. One of Fuller’s campaign promises was to…
Newton, Top Story, Metro
Newton Mayor Seeks to Reclaim Webster Woods Via Eminent Domain
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is seeking to reclaim the land that BC purchased at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway in 2016 for $20 million.
News
Question on Dudley Square Name Change Goes to Ballot
A question on the Nov. 5 election ballot will ask voters whether or not they agree to change the name of Dudley Square to Nubian Square. The Boston City Council unanimously agreed to add the ballot question on Wednesday.
Metro, Newton
Joe Kennedy Speaks on Immigration and Foreign Affairs for MIRA Coalition
Newton Congressman Joe Kennedy III addressed Massachusetts business leaders at an event hosted by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, which was held at the Needham TripAdvisor headquarters this past Tuesday. In the Congressman’s remarks at the convention, he reaffirmed his commitment to a state-wide and national support of immigrants in the workforce….
