Newton to reduce school busing for private school students
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Tracy Herman crafts her passion with Knot & Purl in Newton Highlands
PHOTO: Herman opened the craft store in Newton Highlands in October. (Riley Del Sesto / For The Heights) The following story first appeared on The Heights, an [...]
Newton man charged with Watertown stabbing
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Committee approves land purchase for rebuilding Christina Street Bridge
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Tests and tips: Residents discuss two ballot questions that could change Massachusetts
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Rules Subcommittee discusses Code of Conduct for city councilors
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No reported injuries in boat fire at Newton Yacht Club
PHOTO: Newton Fire Department. Heights Archive photo The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the [...]
MassDOT announces safety improvements for Newton Corner
PHOTO: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said it will update traffic signals in the Newton Corner section of highway I-90. (Ben Shultz / Heights Archives) [...]
Development unlikely to get affordable housing permit, according to ZBA
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BC sweethearts serve sandwiches and community at Newton’s Sandwich Works
PHOTO: Jeff and Maria DeBonee own and operate Sandwich Works in Newton Centre. Photo by Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor The following story first appeared [...]
MBTA proposes redesign of Newton’s commuter rail stations
PHOTO: MBTA Proposes Redesign of Newton Commuter Rail Stations. Photo by Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit [...]
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opens Chestnut Hill Location with Preview Event
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Retired Newton teacher Kemp Harris Inspires change through story and song
Kemp Harris worked as an elementary school teacher in Newton Public Schools for 38 years. (Lauren Comando / For the Heights) By Genevieve Morrison and Laney McAden Kemp [...]
Families navigate problems in Newton schools during canceled February break
Newton’s schools are in session, but learning is different during the week that would have been the district’s February vacation, according to parents. Teachers and [...]
Zoning and Planning Committee talks preservation of existing homes in Newton
Newton City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee discussed possible amendments to city zoning laws to enhance the preservation of existing homes across Newton on Thursday [...]