After a strike that closed all Newton Public Schools for 11 days, the Newton Teachers Association reached a contract with the Newton School Committee and announced schools will reopen Monday.
Newton
Striking Teacher Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Car
A striking teacher was hit by a car while crossing the street by the Newton Education Center on Thursday morning.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Judge Orders Newton Teachers to End Strike
A judge granted an injunction against the Newton Teachers Association to end its strike or risk legal consequences on Friday
Metro, Top Story, Politics, Newton
Newton Teachers Association to Strike Beginning Friday
The NTA voted Thursday night to strike beginning Friday, Jan. 19, according to a Newton School Committee email sent to families.
Newton, Politics, Metro
City Council Committee Discusses Ethics Policy Following ‘Unwelcome’ Text Exchange Between Members
The committee discussed creating an oversight process after a councilor claimed she received inappropriate texts from a colleague.
News, Off Campus, Top Story
Water Main Break on Commonwealth Avenue Disrupts Businesses
A water main broke in front of the Boston College MBTA station on Commonwealth Avenue on Monday afternoon, temporarily suspending surrounding businesses.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Passes Downsized Village Center Overlay District
Newton City Council added final amendments and passed the Village Center Overlay District during its meeting Monday night.
Metro, Newton
Local Businesses’ Collaborative Event Features Food, Drink, and Cannabis-Infused Gravy
A blazing fire pit, colorful Christmas lights, and live music created an ambiance of festivity in local pub Dunn-Gaherin’s Food and Spirits on Wednesday night, where a collaborative event with Redi Marijuana Dispensary served community members food, drinks, and cannabis-infused gravy. “It’s really just to support local businesses and small businesses—we’re all about safe consumption…
Metro, Newton
Newton City Council Finalizes Proposed Amendments to City’s Zoning Plan
The city council must pass a new zoning ordinance by Dec. 31 in order to comply with the MBTA Communities Law.
Metro, Newton
Jake’s Falafel Corner Serves Up Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine
Some foods are classics, such as the hand-rolled falafels, while other dishes have their own twist, such as the falafel burgers and hot dogs.
