For students and staff at the Carroll Center for the Blind, bus route 52—which was recently suspended—was also an essential learning resource.
Metro, Newton
Energy Coach Advises Newton on Climate Action
To attain its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the City of Newton created the position of Newton energy coach. Liora Silkes will step into this role and work closely with residents, builders, and contractors to reduce carbon emissions, according to a statement from Mayor Ruthanne Fuller on Thursday.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Boston College Files Lawsuit Against Newton to Challenge Compensation Received For Webster Woods
Boston College filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Newton on March 9 in Superior Court challenging the amount of compensation it received for the eminent domain taking of Webster Woods.
Newton, Metro
Bluebikes Will Expand in Newton This Spring
The City of Newton will expand Bluebikes, opening four new bike stations with 44 more bikes, later this spring.
Newton, Metro
Newton Al Fresco Dining To Return on April 1
Newton Al Fresco, an initiative started in 2020 to bring outdoor dining to local restaurants, is returning on April 1. The project will allow restaurants to convert open spaces into outdoor dining areas decorated by local artists.
Metro, Politics, Newton
John Oliver and Tarik Lucas Elected to Newton City Council
John Oliver will fill the vacant at-large seat on the Newton City Council in Ward 1 and Tarik Lucas will fill the vacant at-large seat on the council in Ward 2, based on unofficial results for the special election.
Newton, Metro
Newton Project Takeout and Nourishing Newton Support the Community
To help Newton families suffering from food insecurity and to support local businesses, the Rotary Club of Newton is involved with two projects—Newton Project Takeout and Nourishing Newton—which purchase meals from local restaurants and deliver food to Newton residents in need.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Voters Express Concerns With Zoning, Policing at Early Voting
Issues of zoning and policing were on the minds of some Newton residents who cast their votes during early voting in the special election to fill two vacant seats on the Newton City Council. Early in-person voting at Newton City Hall lasted five days, ending on Friday.
Newton, Metro
Look Out Newton, Yarn Incoming
Don’t be surprised if you see brightly colored knitted scarves strewn across a tree in the upcoming months—they are meant to be there. In an effort to brighten up the city, Hooked on Newton has been knitting all winter in preparation to yarn bomb Newton this spring.
Metro, Newton, Arts
Parlor Performances Share Inspiration and Diversity with Newton
“Every opportunity these days to perform and to get my music out there is greatly appreciated and exciting in and of itself,” Yoni Battat said. “But of course it comes with sadness, remembering what performing used to be like before the pandemic.”
