NNHS Nothing Unusual Found
I am writing to follow up on our earlier communication regarding an incident at Newton North High School this morning. As I reported earlier, at approximately 10:40 AM a threatening phone call was received in the main office. The building was then placed in “Shelter in Place.” While in Shelter in Place, the exterior doors […]
Suicide Prevention training with Mayor Setti Warren
Dear Resident, I am writing today to invite you to join me for a very important event next week. OnWednesday, January 13th I will be participating in a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention training, and I hope you can be there too. This evidence-based, simple technique offers everyone strategies to respond to someone […]
Knitwear Pop Up Store offers free knitting classes
The Street announces the next brand to debut at The Pop-Up, its new concept devoted to celebrating innovative and locally grown brands. Perfectly timed to the winter season and the desire to bundle up in the coziest of styles, The Third Piece, a luxury knitwear line owned by two trendsetting Boston women, will take over The […]
Newton Teen Suicides Noted in New York Times article
New Jersey School District Eases Pressure on Students, Baring an Ethnic Divide A packed Board of Education meeting this month at Grover Middle School in West Windsor, N.J., where a districtwide debate that often splits along racial lines is underway about the pressure put on students there to succeed. The issue of the stresses felt by […]
Newton Police: You’ve Got the Right to File a Complaint on a Cop
Once a year, Newton Police Department, in compliance with national accreditation standards, reminds citizens of their right to file citizen complaints. Complaints against police officers may be made verbally or in writing. Confidentiality will be insured. Complaints in writing may be hand delivered to a superior officer at the Newton Police Department, or mailed to […]
Newton Snow and Ice Control Plan
Dear Resident, As we enter the winter months, I am writing today to share some useful information about our plan to address snowfall this year, and most importantly to get your feedback. Last winter’s unprecedented snow challenged us all. For the first time in our city’s history, we have developed a comprehensive Snow and Ice […]
Newton #315 for College Experience (#12 worst)
With college-application deadlines approaching and campus tours in the offing, WalletHub ranked 326 U.S. cities and towns that promise the best combination of academic, social and economic opportunities for students. Here’s what Wallethub ranked the college experience in Newton, with 1 being the best, and 163 average: 315th – Adjusted Cost of Living for […]
Weekday Nursery School Accepting Applications
Weekday Nursery School is now accepting applications for next fall. 54 Lincoln St. Newton Highlands, MA 02461 Their flyer is here: img-Z08111131-0001
Restoration of Newton’s Oldest Burying Ground
Mayor Setti Warren announced today that Newton’s efforts to restore and preserve its historic East Parish Burying Ground have advanced with the award of a $50,000 matching grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission. “We are grateful that the Massachusetts Historical Commission selected Historic Newton for this valuable grant,” Mayor Warren said. “The grant will be […]
