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Saturday 17 April 2021

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Mayor Fuller Announces Newton’s Next Police Chief

John F. Carmichael Jr. will be the next chief of police of the Newton Police Department (NPD) starting in June, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Thursday. Fuller’s selection of Carmichael for the position follows his five years of experience as chief of the Walpole Police Department, she said in the statement. “He has a proven...

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Mayor Fuller Announces Newton’s Next Police Chief

John F. Carmichael Jr. will be the next chief of police of the Newton Police Department (NPD) starting in June, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Thu...

Newton Evaluates Policing of Leaf Blower Ordinance

The Newton Programs & Services Committee agreed to remove the responsibility of enforcing the leaf blower ordinance from the Newton Police Department,...

Bostonians Face Another Patriots’ Day Without the Boston Marathon

Whether sitting in a baby stroller in Hopkinton or watching as a Boston College student at Mile 21, the Boston Marathon has been a constant throughout...

i’m yours: Encounters with Art in Our Times Reflects Pandemic-Era Themes

On display at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston (ICA), i’m yours: Encounters with Art in Our Times addresses the new role of art and art museum...

MBTA’s Suspension of Bus Route 52 Affects Carroll Center for the Blind

For students and staff at the Carroll Center for the Blind, bus route 52—which was recently suspended—was also an essential learning resource.

‘Women Take the Floor’ Highlights Diversity in the Art World

Can you name five women artists? This question is displayed by the entrance of the Women Take the Floor exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,...

Energy Coach Advises Newton on Climate Action

To attain its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the City of Newton created the position of Newton energy coach. Liora Silkes will step into this role...

Boston College Files Lawsuit Against Newton to Challenge Compensation Received For Webster Woods

Boston College filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Newton on March 9 in Superior Court challenging the amount of compensation it received for th...

Kim Janey Sworn in as Boston’s First Black and Female Mayor

Former Boston City Council President Kim Janey was sworn in as the 55th mayor of Boston on Wednesday morning following the confirmation of Marty Walsh...

Bluebikes Will Expand in Newton This Spring

The City of Newton will expand Bluebikes, opening four new bike stations with 44 more bikes, later this spring.

“It’s the Best it Can Be”: Boston Students Navigate College During a Pandemic

Since returning to campus in the fall, Boston College students have grown accustomed to COVID-19 testing, social distancing, and contact tracing. Thes...

Newton Al Fresco Dining To Return on April 1

Newton Al Fresco, an initiative started in 2020 to bring outdoor dining to local restaurants, is returning on April 1. The project will allow restaura...

Robot Cooks Healthy, Flavorful, Sustainable Bowls at Spyce

With locations in both Harvard Square and Downtown Crossing, Spyce offers the Boston area healthy bowls packed with flavor—and prepared by robots.

Mass. Residents Over 16 to Be Eligible for Vaccine Starting April 19

The general public, including all residents 16 years and older, will be eligible to receive the vaccine in Massachusetts on April 19, according to Gov...

John Oliver and Tarik Lucas Elected to Newton City Council

John Oliver will fill the vacant at-large seat on the Newton City Council in Ward 1 and Tarik Lucas will fill the vacant at-large seat on the council ...

Newton Project Takeout and Nourishing Newton Support the Community

To help Newton families suffering from food insecurity and to support local businesses, the Rotary Club of Newton is involved with two projects—Newton...

Newton Voters Express Concerns With Zoning, Policing at Early Voting

Issues of zoning and policing were on the minds of some Newton residents who cast their votes during early voting in the special election to fill two ...

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