Boston College faculty held a vigil for victims of the war in Gaza with music, speeches, and student reflections on Wednesday. At the door to the event, two uniformed BCPD officers checked the backpacks and BC IDs of attendees while two more plainclothes officers monitored the room, according to M. Brinton Lykes, organizer of the event.
Newton Police Arrest Man Allegedly Involved in Rhode Island Car Chase
Newton police officers arrested a man allegedly involved in a car chase that began in Rhode Island on Friday.
Running Group Sues Newton Police Department for Discrimination During 2023 Marathon
TrailblazHers, the running club for women of color, sued the Newton Police Department for discrimination last week.
BC Sweethearts Serve Sandwiches and Community at Newton’s Sandwich Works
Mara and Jeff DeBonee’s love story started in Stuart Dining Hall and blossomed into co-owning Sandwich Works, a homey Newton Centre staple.
Newton Community Gathers to Rededicate Vandalized Hostage Wall on Homer Street
Hundreds gathered on Homer Street Sunday afternoon to reinstall a display of Israeli hostage posters two weeks after it was vandalized.
City Councilor Rick Lipof Emphasizes Commitment to Collaboration Ahead of State Representative Campaign
City Councilor Rick Lipof, candidate for the Middlesex 12th District House seat, wants voters to know that he’s a team player.
Newton School Committee Approves New Vendor for School Cafeterias
The Newton School Committee (NSC) approved a new food service vendor for Newton Public Schools (NPS) in a unanimous vote on Monday.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Wins Award for Excellence in Patient Safety
Newton-Wellesley Hospital received an award for excellence in patient safety last Tuesday from Healthgrades, a healthcare review company.
Police Investigating Vandalism at Newton Home as Hate Crime
Posters displaying Israeli hostages at a Newton home were vandalized on Sunday and Newton police are investigating the event as a hate crime.
Design Review Committee Approves Plan for Horace Mann Elementary School
Newton’s Design Review Committee voted unanimously to approve a site plan for the remodel of Horace Mann Elementary School on Wednesday.