The committee discussed creating an oversight process after a councilor claimed she received inappropriate texts from a colleague.
Top Story, News, Off Campus
Water Main Break on Commonwealth Avenue Disrupts Businesses
A water main broke in front of the Boston College MBTA station on Commonwealth Avenue on Monday afternoon, temporarily suspending surrounding businesses.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton 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.
Metro, Newton
Local 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 Wednesday night, where a collaborative event with Redi Marijuana Dispensary served community members food, drinks, and cannabis-infused gravy. “It’s really just to support local businesses and small businesses—we’re all about safe consumption…
Newton, Metro
Newton 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.
Metro, Newton
Jake’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.
Metro, Newton
Residents Express Mixed Opinions on Proposal To Suspend Overnight Winter Parking Ban
The current ban forbids overnight parking on all Newton streets from Dec. 1 to March 31, punishable by a $25 fine, according to the city’s website.
Newton, Metro
Bay Colony Brass Delivers Veterans Day Performance to Newton Audience
The Bay Colony Brass ensemble commemorated Veterans Day with a Saturday evening concert at the First Unitarian Universalist Society.
Metro, Newton
Public Safety and Transportation Committee Votes Against Shortening Parking Ban
The city’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted against any alterations to the ban at its meeting on Wednesday night.
Newton, Metro
Pulitzer Prize–Winning Writer Talks Impact of Institutionalization on Individuals and Families at Newton’s Allen House
Jennifer Senior spoke about the mistreatment of family members with developmental disabilities at a community event.
