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It’s Too Late For You, Deval Patrick

Lauren Burd • November 17, 2019

If Patrick really wanted to become president for the sake of bettering America, he would have ran from the start.

Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen Takes Off With Help From Other Breweries

Jacob Schick • November 17, 2019

Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen offers an unpretentious, balanced menu of food and beer, brewed for the time being with the help of other Boston breweries.

Newton Contracts with Local Marijuana Companies Under Investigation

Rachel Phelan • November 17, 2019

United States Attorney Andrew Lelling has convened a grand jury to investigate contracts made between the City of Newton and marijuana companies, according to The Boston Globe.

Newton to Offer Curbside Compost Pickup to Residents

Shane Querubin • November 17, 2019

Residents in the City of Newton are now able to compost. In partnership with Black Earth Compost, residents will be able to pay a subscription fee to have curbside pickup of food waste including meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds, tea bags, and more.

Mass. Bill to Ban Sale of Flavored Tobacco Moves to Senate

Isabel Fenoglio • November 17, 2019

If passed by the Senate, the bill will make Massachusetts the first state to restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes.

Newton Teachers Association Continue Push for Contract Negotiations

Rachel Phelan • November 17, 2019

More than two months following the expiration of its contract, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) is continuing to press the Newton School Committee to negotiate.

Preservation Committee Passes Webster Woods Acquisition, City Council to Vote Soon

Colleen Martin • November 13, 2019

Seven out of eight committee members voted to provide the $15.7 million needed to acquire the land via eminent domain at Tuesday night’s CPC meeting.

Rent Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Boston

Grace Yang • November 11, 2019

The rock musical played at Shubert Theater at the Boch Center for the 20th Anniversary tour of RENT. It follows the story of seven young struggling artists.

Public Hearing Held in Newton for Webster Woods Acquisition

Gavin Zhang • November 7, 2019

Sponsors of the acquisition program gave brief presentations about Webster Woods before community members and BC representatives spoke.

Newton Police Department Expands “Coffee with a Cop” Program

Mac McGee • November 7, 2019

The Newton Police Department (NPD) is expanding its current community outreach program, “Coffee with a Cop,” with a citizens police academy that is expected to be implemented within the coming months.

Continuing the Struggle for Universal Suffrage

Gabrielle Frandina • November 7, 2019

The right to vote is one of our nation’s most cherished symbols of democracy and representation. To deny this liberty is to further downgrade those who are already physically and mentally barred from society.

Results From Newton Elections Reported

Eric Shea • November 6, 2019

The unofficial results from the Newton Nov. 5 elections were released beginning at 8 p.m. on Tuesday the City of Newton website. The polls opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m.