Caffè Nero’s strong brews, extensive menu, proximity to campus, and substantial amount of seating make it a great location for weekend study grinds, especially since many other nearby options are so often full due to capacity restrictions.
Metro, Boston
Ranked-Choice Voting on Massachusetts Ballot
The second question on the Massachusetts ballot concerns ranked-choice voting. Governor Charlie Baker said in a joint press release with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito on Oct. 27 that he will be voting against ranked-choice voting.
Metro, Newton
Early In-Person Voting Held at Newton Free Library
During the two week period of early in-person voting 9,954 Newton residents cast their ballots. Voting was held from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30 at the Newton Free Library in Drunker Auditorium, which was a change from the traditional location of Newton City Hall.
Metro, Newton
Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss Runs for Congress
With Election Day only days away, Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss said he feels confident as his first national campaign for the Massachusetts 4th District congressional seat comes to a close on Tuesday.
Metro, Newton
Newton Provides Testing for Vulnerable Residents
“This is about access to testing for those who might not otherwise have it,” Newton Health and Human Services Commissioner Deborah Youngblood wrote in an email to The Heights. “We want to be sure that there are not financial barriers to receiving COVID tests to mitigate the risk of disproportionate impact of the virus on low income residents.”
Metro, Boston
Boston Marathon Postponed Until at Least Fall 2021
“Whenever the marathon is coming, I’ll be ready for it and just excited to run down Comm. Ave. and hear everyone cheering,” Donahue said.
Metro, Newton
Requests for Mail-In Ballots Rise in Newton
Approximately 35,000 Newton residents requested a mail-in ballot this year, a sharp increase from the 2,000 casted in the 2016 election, said David Olson, Newton’s city clerk.
Metro, Boston
Local Movie Theaters Struggle During Pandemic
The family-owned West Newton Cinema and Coolidge Corner Theater are working tirelessly to provide their customers with enjoyable experiences—whether by streaming movies or providing in-person viewings.
Metro, Newton
Newton Families Discuss Anti-Racist Terms Being Used in Schools
“Now is the time where some new folks are involving themselves in anti-racist work, but I really think the students are really ready to do this work,” Arnson said. “We recognize that if we don’t do it now, when are we going to do it?”
Metro, Boston
Boston Public Schools Suspend In-Person Learning
Boston Public Schools announced that students will be fully remote beginning Thursday due to an increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in the City of Boston.
