The Newton School Committee approved Newton Public Schools’ (NPS) fiscal year 2023 budget by a margin of 8–1.
Metro, Newton
Newton Social Worker Outlines Unique Mental Health Challenges for Vietnam Veterans in Online Lecture
“As medical professionals, those of us that work in the medical environment, this is really important to remember,” she said. “We don’t have an automatic sense of trust often from this population, and we have to earn it.”
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Resident Fundraises for Ukraine Through Her Homemade Treats
Moved by the devastating images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Newton resident Rebecca Ferguson put her baking hobby to work.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton city council committee debates building height
Attendees at a Newton City Council Zoning and Planning Committee meeting on Feb. 28 discussed a citizens’ petition that would limit the height of businesses and residential buildings in the city.
Arts, Off Campus
Berklee Concert Honors Legacy of Black Artists While Celebrating Black History Month
Berklee College honored Joseph Douglass, Carmen de Lavallade, Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan for their barrier-braking achievements at its Berklee Legacy Award Concert on Thursday.
Metro, Newton
Newton to Remove Public Indoor Mask Mandate Effective Feb. 18
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Newton Health and Human Services Commissioner Linda Walsh announced the removal of the indoor mask mandate for public spaces effective at the end of the day on Feb. 18, according to an email update from Fuller on Feb. 11.
