Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is allocating $75,000 of the $63 million the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for a new grant program called Revitalize Creative Newton (RCN), according to a statement from Fuller on Nov. 4.
Metro, Newton
Newton Hires Connects Employees to Newton Employers
Newton Hires, a program that aims to attract employees for Newton employers using cash bonus incentives, participated in a virtual career fair on Nov. 2 in an effort to involve more people in the program. “We really hope that people will take a look at the program and try to participate,” Devra Bailin, Newton Economic…
Metro, Newton
Newton Neighbors Holds Thanksgiving Card Drive
To help families struggling with food insecurity, Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors is holding a Thanksgiving card drive from Nov. 1 to Nov. 22. The initiative aims to provide families with $50 gift cards to local grocery stores, including Shaw’s, Star Market, Stop and Shop, and Market Basket. One in eight families in Eastern Massachusetts suffer…
Metro, Food
Business is Bustling Following Sofra’s Recognition in the New York Times
On a sunny Saturday morning, the line winded its way out the door of Sofra around the corner onto Holworthy Street. Business has been booming at Sofra following its inclusion in The New York Times’ “The Restaurant List” from Oct. 12, which names the 50 restaurants The New York Times is currently “most excited about.”
Metro, Food, Newton
Bettina’s Bakery Combines German and Latin Flavors in Newton
Specializing in German and Latin treats, Bettina’s Bakery is bringing a unique combination of flavors to Newton Upper Falls. Bettina Scemama, along with her partner Naun Rivera, opened their homey bakery on Oct. 5.
Metro, Newton
Goodbye Pumpkins, Hello Compost
Pumpkin guts laid in piles as families, students, adults, and even Mayor Ruthanne Fuller gathered at Newton City Hall and War Memorial to smash their jack-o’-lanterns. The slogan “don’t trash it, smash it” promoted the city’s second annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday.
Metro, Newton
NewMo Riders Can Now Travel Anywhere in Newton
NewMo, a low-cost rideshare service sponsored by Newton, has expanded to allow users to ride anywhere they want within the city.
Metro, Arts, Newton
Submissions Now Open for Newton FenceART Initiative
Newton Community Pride (NCP) is calling on Newton artists to submit to FenceART, a year-long public project dedicated to bringing beautiful art to neighborhoods throughout the city, according to the NCP website.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Reports Election Results
Unofficial results for the Nov. 2 Newton municipal elections were posted on the City of Newton’s website throughout Tuesday evening. Nearly 6,000 voters had already cast their ballots early or by mail as of Friday, according to the city clerk’s office, and the polls on Election Day opened for voters at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m.
Metro, Top Story, Politics, Newton
Ruthanne Fuller To Serve Another Term as Newton Mayor
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller will serve another four years as Newton’s mayor. She defeated former Newton City Councilor Amy Mah Sangiolo by 1,508 results, according to unofficial results from the city. “I promise to be a Mayor for all of Newton,” Fuller wrote in a statement on social media. “No matter who you voted for across…
