The Heights

Newton Students Return to School

Christina Lim • September 22, 2020

The first day of school on Sept. 16 looked different from years past in Newton Public Schools. The reopening of the district involved a combination of in-person classes and remote learning, depending on students’ age groups.

Newton Community Cameras Documents the Early Days of the Pandemic

Gina Case • September 20, 2020

“I think people might not realize that a historic time is made up of everyday moments when people are trying to make the best of things,” Silverstein said.

Restaurants in Newton Find New Ways to Safely Expand Outdoor Dining

Eric Shea • September 20, 2020

“We're just a very vibrant, artistic, and cultural community,” Gannon said. “It was pretty easy for me to tap into this and get people to come forward to help, and I’ll tell you they came running. It was really great to see how everyone was willing to support our community.”

Newton Mayor Concerned About COVID-19 Transmission at BC

Julia Remick • September 14, 2020

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has requested that BC increase its testing and said she does not support the University leasing additional space in Newton for isolation or quarantine facilities.

Newton Judge to Face Trial for Obstruction

Julia Remick • July 28, 2020

A federal judge denied suspended Newton Judge Shelley Joseph and retired court officer Wesley MacGregor’s request to dismiss their charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

Former Northeastern Athletic Director Addresses Injustice, Says Guns Were Drawn on Him by Newton Police

Julia Remick • June 3, 2020

"It's not okay that just because I am a tall Black man walking one block from my house, that I’m pulled over and say that I fit a profile of a murder suspect just because he was tall,” Duncan said in the video.

Boston Marathon Canceled, Replaced With Virtual Event

Lauren Wittenmyer • May 29, 2020

The 124th Boston Marathon, originally set to take place on April 20 and rescheduled for September, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newton Senior Sells Handsewn Masks to Benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank

Julia Remick • May 11, 2020

Newton senior Izzy Klein launched Masks by Izzy to provide hand sewn masks for protection against the coronavirus, while donating half of the proceeds to the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Suspended Newton Judge’s Attorney Accuses District Attorney Andrew Lelling of Political Bias

Colleen Martin • April 19, 2020

The attorney for a suspended Newton District Court judge charged with helping a man escape from ICE has issued a letter accusing District Attorney Andrew Lelling of political bias and the state government of improper leaks to the press.

Intruders Display ‘Hate-Filled Images and Speech’ in Virtual AP Chinese Class at Newton South High School

Isabella Cavazzoni • April 18, 2020

A group of intruders infiltrated a Newton South High School Advanced Placement Chinese class conducted on Zoom on Wednesday and spreaded “hate-filled images and speech,” according to a statement from Newton South Principal Joel Stembridge.

Feed the Fight Boston Supports Both Medical Personnel and Local Businesses

Julia Remick • April 5, 2020

Feed the Fight Boston is donating meals to those on the front lines in hospitals. It was started by four women from Newton in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historic Newton Documents Newtonites’ COVID-19 Experience with Newton Connects

Julia Remick • April 3, 2020

Historic Newton is working to ease anxiety and bring Newtonites together with a new project called Newton Connects. It will be sharing submitted photos and written entries about residents' thoughts and emotions surrounding COVID-19.