“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…
Metro, Top Story, Newton
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.
Newton, Metro
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….
Metro, Newton
Humphrey and Winters Advance to Municipal Election
Candidates William Bishop Humphrey and Kathryn K. Winters emerged victorious over Rena L. Getz in a tight preliminary election to determine Newton’s Ward 5 city councilor on Tuesday.
Metro, Newton
Newton Drafts Climate Action Plan
Newton has set itself on a track to be carbon neutral by 2050. The city drafted a five-year Climate Action Plan in August with the motto, “use less, green the rest.” The residents of Newton feel that they are already experiencing the effects of climate change, such as frequent flooding and hot days. The City…
Metro, Politics, Newton
Ward 5 Holds Preliminary Election
Today, the City of Newton is holding a preliminary election for the Ward 5 City Council seat. Ward 5 covers Upper Falls, Waban, and Newton Highlands. Three candidates appear on the ballot—Kathryn K. Winters, Rena L. Getz, and William Bishop Humphrey— and the two who receive the most votes will continue on to the primary…
Metro, Featured Story, Boston
Newton Judge Files to Drop Her Obstruction Charge
Shelley M. Richmond Joseph, a judge in Newton District Court who has been indicted on an obstruction of justice charge for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant escape from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), filed a motion to have the charges against her dropped on Friday. The filing calls the charges “unprecedented,” and referenced a 2017…
Metro, Newton
Newton Passes Ordinance Taxing Short Term Rentals
The city of Newton passed an ordinance that taxes short-term rentals, like AirBnb, and requires owners to register their homes.
