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The presentation pointed to studies that call for improved roadway infrastructure to address increased pedestrian deaths (Aveline Rodrick / Heights Staff).

Angie Schmitt Discusses the Pedestrian Safety Crisis in America at Newton Free Library Event

Aveline Roderick • September 18, 2022
More pedestrians died during the pandemic despite fewer cars driving on American roads, according to author and consultant Angie Schmitt.
Zhang: Demolishing 345 Walnut St. is Both Necessary and Necessarily Unpleasant

Zhang: Demolishing 345 Walnut St. is Both Necessary and Necessarily Unpleasant

Gavin Zhang • September 18, 2022
Senior centers serve seniors, but the existing one does not fulfill that purpose.
Keara Hanlon / For the Heights

Newton Police Department Fields Complaints Meant for Police in Newton, Iowa

Caitlin Clary • September 15, 2022
The Newton Police Department (NPD) has been inundated with misplaced calls and complaints in the past week. But the calls aren’t meant for Newton, Mass.
(Image by Steve Mooney / Heights Editor)

Newton Police Chief Holds Quarterly Discussion with Public Safety & Transportation Committee

Gavin Zhang • September 11, 2022
The Newton Police Department (NPD) has recorded over 50 bias-related incidents since the start of 2022. 
Rainfall levels are roughly 9 inches less than what is expected in a normal year (Molly Bruns / Heights Editor).

From Farms to Golf Courses, Newton Businesses are Feeling the Heat During Extreme Drought

Caitlin Clary • September 11, 2022
Whether it be at farms or golf courses, the summer drought has left Newton businesses with changes in revenue.
The Starbucks in Cleveland Circle also unionized, joining a national movement (Molly Bruns / Heights Staff).

Newton Starbucks Joins Unionization Effort, Reflecting National Pattern

Sahithi Thumuluri • September 11, 2022
A Starbucks in Waban became the second location within a mile of Newton city limits to unionize within the last year.
Newton Police Chief Says Fentanyl Contamination and Introduction of New Drugs May Complicate Opioid Crisis

Newton Police Chief Says Fentanyl Contamination and Introduction of New Drugs May Complicate Opioid Crisis

Gavin Zhang • September 11, 2022
From January to August, Newton saw 20 incidents of overdose and four fatalities, which was lower than in 2019, but equivalent to the totals for the full year of 2021.
With its burnt orange awning and sleek interior, Salt Patisserie stands out among the plethora of bakeries and coffee shops in Newton Centre (MC Claverie / Heights Editor).

At Newton Centre’s Salt Patisserie, Thiago Silva Elevates Classic Desserts through Bold Flavors

MC Claverie • September 11, 2022
Salt Patisserie stands out among the plethora of shops in Newton Centre, combining classic French and Italian techniques with Brazilian flavors.
Massachusetts voters elected the first all-female governor and lieutenant governor pairing in commonwealth history, as well as the first Black attorney general. (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor)

Newton Sees Highest Statewide Primary Turnout in Over a Decade

Connor Siemien • September 11, 2022
Newton residents cast the most statewide primary votes since 2006, according to the City of Newton’s website.
The project has remained in limbo since the stop-work order went into place in April 2021 (Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor).

Newton Residents Call for Progress as Reconstruction of Historic House Further Delayed

Victor Stefanescu • September 8, 2022
“I mean, there's no doubt that there used to be an old house there that could have been beautifully restored,” Anne Greer said. “And now there is a soaking wet pile of rotting wood.”
The new senior center is set to break ground in early 2023 (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor).

Newton City Council Approves funding For Proposed Senior Center

Connor Siemien • August 24, 2022
After four years and more than 300 community meetings, the Newton City Council approved full funding of the proposed Newton Center for Active Living.
The new senior center is set to break ground in early 2023 (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor).

Finance Committee Allocates $19.5 Million Budget to NewCAL Project

Victor Stefanescu • August 7, 2022
The proposed new senior center’s $19.5 million price tag reflects an increase from a previous estimate of $16.65 million.
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