MetroCity Council Committee Discusses Ethics Policy Following ‘Unwelcome’ Text Exchange Between Members The committee discussed creating an oversight process after a councilor claimed she received inappropriate texts from a colleague.
NewtonNewton City Council Passes Downsized Village Center Overlay District Newton City Council added final amendments and passed the Village Center Overlay District during its meeting Monday night.
MetroNewton Hosts Second Annual Mini Golf Gift Drive Event at City Hall The mini golf event was a collaboration between The Village Bank and the city as a part of The Village Bank’s annual Holiday Gift Drive.
NewtonParent Educator Collaborative Talks Contract Negotiations, Encourages Resident Action, at Community Forum Newton’s Parent/Educator Collaborative gave updates on NTA contract negotiations and discussed contract goals at its community forum.
MetroPublic Facilities Committee and Finance Committee Approve Countryside School Building Funding, Design Plan The Public Facilities Committee and Finance Committee approved a design plan and funding for the reconstruction of Countryside Elementary.
MetroNewton City Council Removes Six Villages From Proposed Zoning Ordinance Newton City Council approved more amendments to the VCOD, including the removal of six villages from the plan, at their meeting.
MetroLocal Businesses’ Collaborative Event Features Food, Drink, and Cannabis-Infused Gravy A blazing fire pit, colorful Christmas lights, and live music created an ambiance of festivity in local pub Dunn-Gaherin’s Food and Spirits on W...
PoliticsNewton Affordable Housing Trust Approves Funding for New Transitional Housing Project, Ongoing Senior Housing Renovation The NAHT unanimously approved a transitional housing project and the allocation of funds to an ongoing senior housing renovation on Thursday.
MetroNewton City Council Finalizes Proposed Amendments to City’s Zoning Plan The city council must pass a new zoning ordinance by Dec. 31 in order to comply with the MBTA Communities Law.
MetroJake’s Falafel Corner Serves Up Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine Some foods are classics, such as the hand-rolled falafels, while other dishes have their own twist, such as the falafel burgers and hot dogs.