After almost a year and a half since the first convention of an Ad Hoc City Seal Working Group, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller requested for the Newton City Council to approve to proceed with the process of updating the Newton city seal.
Metro, Featured Story, Newton
‘It’s Not Historical. We Are’: Demonstrators Call for New Senior Center Building at Wednesday Protest
Joan Belle Isle, the chair of the executive committee of the Council on Aging, said she thinks the Newton Senior Center is the reason she’s alive.
Metro, Politics, Newton
City of Newton Rescinds Indoor Mask Mandate, Residents Respond
Recent winter weather in Newton has created ideal conditions for potholes to fill the city’s streets, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a Feb. 6 newsletter. The Newton 311 app, which compiles work orders throughout the city, also addresses the potholes.
Metro, Newton
Newton 311 App Incorporates Residential Help to Fix Potholes
Recent winter weather in Newton has created ideal conditions for potholes to fill the city’s streets, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a Feb. 6 newsletter. The Newton 311 app, which compiles work orders throughout the city, also addresses the potholes.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Newton Committee Considers Legislative Initiatives as Part of Climate Action Plan
Newton leaders presented ideas for legislation to reduce emissions and promote renewable energy in city residences and businesses at a Zoom meeting Monday night in a discussion on the Climate Action Plan.
Metro, Newton
Newton Residents, Local Politicians Gather for Annual Soup Social
Newton families and community leaders gathered at the Hyde Community Center on Saturday for live music, hot soup, and appearances from a few special, costumed guests.
Metro, Newton
Matthew Delmont Discusses Experiences of Black Soldiers in World War II at Virtual Event
Dartmouth history professor Matthew Delmont discussed his upcoming book, Half-American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, at a Zoom event hosted by Newton Free Library and Historic Newton on Feb. 10.
Metro, Newton, Food
Tous Les Jours Fuses French and South Korean Specialties in Newton Centre
The international bakery and cafe chain Tous Les Jours opened a new location in Newton Centre in December, bringing fresh and authentic South Korean and French goods to the city.
Newton, Metro
Newton Free Library Holds Open Mic Event Amplifying Black Voices in Poetry
The Newton Free Library celebrated Black History Month by dedicating a space for Black poets to share original work and honor the artists that came before them at an open mic event.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Reflects on City’s Handling of the Pandemic and Looks Toward Future
The Newton City Council Programs and Services Committee met on Feb. 9 to provide an update about the future of the city’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
