Adam Wilson, an author from Newton, recently released his third book, Sensation Machines. Finished prior to the pandemic and originally released in hardcover in July of 2020, the paperback edition was released on Sept. 7.
Metro, Newton
Community Resource Dog Joins Newton Police Department
Leo is a nine-week-old golden retriever that will serve as a community resource dog, as recommended by the Newton Reform Task Force.
Newton, Metro
Newton Holds a Walk to End Alzheimer’s
With a purple shirt, purple hair extensions, and purple shoelaces, Emily Kuhl, case manager of the Newton Senior Center, sported the official color of Alzheimer’s. On her wrist she wore a stack of bracelets, earned for completing the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Metro, Newton
Newton Fire Department Implements New Technology to Review Fire Hydrants
The City of Newton plans to increase fire hydrant review efficiency through a new logging software system.
Metro, Newton
Nancy Schön Donates Sunflower Sculpture to Newton Free Library
With 13 petals representing each of the 13 villages in Newton, Nancy Schön’s sculpture of a sunflower for the 30th birthday of the Newton Free Library exemplifies her fondness for her hometown and her appreciation for the place that inspired her to pursue art.
Metro, Newton
Newton Hosts Vaccine Clinics at High Schools
A tiger-striped “Welcome Back Newton North!” sign welcomed visitors back to Newton North High School on Sept. 11 for a vaccine clinic. Just an 11-minute drive away, Newton South High School held a second vaccine clinic.
Arts, Newton, Metro
Newton Cultural Council to Provide Grants for Local Art
Newton Cultural Council (NCC) is now accepting grant applications to fund local arts, science, and humanities projects in the city. “These grants are extremely important because they support the local arts and culture sector in our community,” Paula Gannon, director of Newton cultural development, said. “Every year, the decisions on who to fund are made…
Metro, Newton
Newton Students Return to Fully in-Person Learning
Students of Newton Public Schools (NPS) returned for the first day of the school year on Sept. 9. The day marked the return of fully in-person classes since March 2020 due to COVID-19.
Metro, Newton, Politics
Fuller and Sangiolo Move Ahead in Newton Mayoral Race
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and former city councilor Amy Mah Sangiolo won the Newton preliminary mayoral election Tuesday, securing a place for their names on the ballot for the Nov. 2 election
Metro, Newton
Newton Has Rats, Residents Say
Newton residents are spotting unwelcome guests throughout their neighborhoods—rats. Rodentologist Bobby Corrigan spoke to over 60 attendees on Wednesday in an online forum titled “Let’s Talk About Rats in Newton,” hosted by Newton mayoral candidate Amy Mah Sangiolo. Corrigan provided advice for government officials and residents to address rat sightings in Newton. “In a recent…
