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.
Metro, Newton
‘He’s a hero to me’: Ray McNamara, Retired Newton Fire Lieutenant, Dies at 79
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.
Metro, Newton
Newton City Workers Reach 100-Percent Compliance With Vaccine Policy
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.
Metro, Newton
Newton Passes Omicron Peak, Schools and Newton-Wellesley Hospital Reflect Trend
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.
News, Off Campus, Featured Story
Study Concludes BC’s Annual Economic Impact on Mass. is $3.3 Billion
A Boston College–funded study by independent research firm Econsult Solutions concluded that the University’s annual economic impact on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $3.3 billion, according to a University release.
Newton, Metro
$75,000 Grant Provides Resources to Local Newton Arts Groups
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 grant split between local organizations and nonprofits has helped the center make up for some of those losses. “I’ve…
Metro, Newton
Newton Public Schools Medical Advisory Group Recommends Changes to COVID-19 Testing Strategy
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.
Metro, Newton
Amid the Latest COVID-19 Surge, Number of Deaths in Newton Remains Low
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.
Metro, Boston, Newton
Boston Issues New Vaccine Requirements, Newton Not Yet to Follow
The City of Boston announced new vaccine requirements in certain indoor businesses. Currently, Newton is not unveiling new vaccination requirements.
