Support The Heights:
Click here to donate
The News Site of Boston College

The Heights
The News Site of Boston College

The Heights
The News Site of Boston College

The Heights
U.S. Representative and Newton Mayor Test Ride ‘Pioneering’ Public Ride-Share Service

U.S. Representative and Newton Mayor Test Ride ‘Pioneering’ Public Ride-Share Service

Shruthi Sriram • February 3, 2022
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller took a test ride together on Monday using NewMo, an app providing on-demand public transit in the City of Newton. 
Members from the organization gave an overview of their stance on how zoning can become a tool for more economic equality.

Newton Progresses in Affordable Housing Development of West Armory

Gavin Zhang • February 1, 2022
One year after acquiring the West Newton Armory, the City of Newton recently took the next step in its development, announcing the developers that will convert the century-old fixture on Washington Street into an affordable housing complex. 
Music, Food, Shopping: WinterFEST Comes to Newton

Music, Food, Shopping: WinterFEST Comes to Newton

Elizabeth Gray • January 31, 2022
Newton Community Pride (NCP) will hold its first WinterFEST, a city-wide event built around winter-themed, family-friendly gatherings, in Newton Highlands, Cold Spring Park, and Newton Centre on Feb. 12 and 13. 
‘He's a hero to me’: Ray McNamara, Retired Newton Fire Lieutenant, Dies at 79

‘He’s a hero to me’: Ray McNamara, Retired Newton Fire Lieutenant, Dies at 79

Gavin Zhang and Olivia Joung • January 30, 2022
Former Newton Fire Lieutenant Ray McNamara and other firefighters rushed into a burning H.C. Starck Inc. building on Needham Street in October 1993, when a sudden explosion injured 11 firefighters, McNamara included. McNamara’s injuries almost killed him, but the firefighter still loved the job, said Mike McNamara, his son and the Deputy Chief of the Newton Fire Department.
What Da Chick Offers Thai Comfort Food to Watertown

What Da Chick Offers Thai Comfort Food to Watertown

Francesca Giangiulio • January 30, 2022
The intersection of Arlington St. and Crawford St. in Watertown is a slow and quiet residential area. What Da Chick, a new Thai chicken restaurant with bright yellow walls covered in pictures of cartoon chickens, acts as a beacon of light on the otherwise gray street corner. 
Newton Discusses Zoning Regulations Regarding Last Mile Delivery Services

Newton Discusses Zoning Regulations Regarding Last Mile Delivery Services

Shruthi Sriram • January 30, 2022
In response to the rising popularity of last mile delivery services, Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee explored the city’s regulation options. 
Newton City Workers Reach 100-Percent Compliance With Vaccine Policy

Newton City Workers Reach 100-Percent Compliance With Vaccine Policy

Ashley Emanuel • January 30, 2022
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to challenge the City of Newton, Newton municipal employees recently reached a 100-percent compliance rate with the city’s employee vaccination policy, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s Jan. 21 newsletter. 
(Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Newton Passes Omicron Peak, Schools and Newton-Wellesley Hospital Reflect Trend

Connor Siemien • January 30, 2022
The City of Newton reported fewer COVID-19 cases during the week of Jan. 20 to 26 than in previous weeks, suggesting that the Omicron peak may have passed in the city.
Members from the organization gave an overview of their stance on how zoning can become a tool for more economic equality.

$75,000 Grant Provides Resources to Local Newton Arts Groups

Shruthi Sriram • January 23, 2022

The New Art Center in Newton had a loss of revenue totaling up to $400,000 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Emily O’Neil, the executive director of the center. A recent $75,000...

Newton Public Schools Medical Advisory Group Recommends Changes to COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Newton Public Schools Medical Advisory Group Recommends Changes to COVID-19 Testing Strategy

Metro • January 23, 2022
The Newton Public Schools (NPS) School Committee convened over Zoom Tuesday night to discuss moving from PCR surveillance testing to rapid antigen testing within schools to detect COVID-19 among students. 
Water Main Break at Commonwealth and Lake Disrupts Traffic, Businesses Thursday

Water Main Break at Commonwealth and Lake Disrupts Traffic, Businesses Thursday

Victor Stefanescu • January 20, 2022
The break happened only feet away from the Newton and Boston city line at about 1:00 p.m., flooding the intersection and the basement of a small strip mall, McNamara said. 
Members from the organization gave an overview of their stance on how zoning can become a tool for more economic equality.

Amid the Latest COVID-19 Surge, Number of Deaths in Newton Remains Low

Victor Stefanescu • January 17, 2022
The COVID-19 positivity rate increased more than tenfold in the City of Newton since the beginning of December, according to data from the city’s dashboard. COVID-19 deaths in Newton, however, have not risen proportionally.
Load More Stories