U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller took a test ride together on Monday using NewMo, an app providing on-demand public transit in the City of Newton.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Progresses in Affordable Housing Development of West Armory
One year after acquiring the West Newton Armory, the City of Newton recently took the next step in its development, announcing the developers that will convert the century-old fixture on Washington Street into an affordable housing complex.
Metro, Politics, Newton
City of Newton Issues Ban on Nips to Tackle Pollution
The Newton Licensing Commission banned liquor stores and other retail businesses from selling “nips,” alcoholic beverages less than or equal to 100 milliliters, after June 30, 2022, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced in her update on Nov. 18. With the ban, the City looks to eliminate environmental waste created by the miniature bottles, according to Emily…
Politics, Metro, Newton
Ward 7 Candidates
Get to know the Ward 7 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.
News, Off Campus, Featured Story
Biden Names Three BC Alumni to Administration
President-Elect Joe Biden appointed three Boston College alumni—John Kerry, BC Law ’76; Louisa Terrell, BC Law ’95; and Cathy Russell, BC ’83—to his administration on Nov. 20.
News, On Campus, Top Story
“An Election Like No Other”: Boston College Braces for 2020 Presidential Election
“I am trying not to hedge my bets. I’m trying not to get my hopes up,” Katz said. “I’m trying not to resort my mental state to just envisioning the impending doom.”
News
Panelists Address Catholicism, Politics, and the 2020 Election
Panelists at a Zoom event on Sept. 24 addressed issues surrounding the intersection of Catholic identity and political affiliation in light of the upcoming presidential election.
Opinions, Column
Conservative Take: Impeachment
The Senate began the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, commencing long days of arguments from both Republicans and Democrats. But while the two parties have battled it out in the Senate chamber over whether or not to convict the president, a different battle lies outside of Congress—how this impeachment will affect the 2020 election. …
Boston, Metro
Roughly Two-Thirds of BPS Schools Meet Standards
Roughly two-thirds of Boston Public Schools improved from last year, according to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) annual accountability report for schools across the state. The report designated the Boston Public Schools (BPS) as making “substantial progress towards targets.” BPS is within the medium range among the other districts of Massachusetts,…
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.
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