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COVID-19 IN NEWTON

Before coronavirus, Newton development was booming. Now what?

Less than a month ago, Newton voters approved the biggest mixed-use project in the city’s history, and more proposals were on the drawing board.

Newton unveils COVID-19 Care Fund
The fund is intended to support Newton residents, those who work in Newton, families with children enrolled in the public schools, and families with children receiving child-care services in Newton

Lottery opens for affordable housing units in Newtonville
A lottery for affordable and middle-income housing is open for a mixed-use development now under construction in Newtonville.

Food pantries 'more critical now than ever before’

Expecting a greater demand during the coronavirus crisis, food pantries are quickly adapting their operations to help protect their clients and volunteers from the disease.

Mayor declares emergency during crisis

The declaration will allow the city to be more nimble with making decisions and with receiving reimbursements from federal and state governments, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said.

Restaurants promote takeout offerings; city suspends Styrofoam packing ban

The regional chamber’s Dine Local Take-out Challenge is meant to promote local restaurants and encourage residents to help support them.

Recent Newton coverage

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Newton students, teachers lead the push for a more sustainable district

It takes more than just a few recycling bins here and there to truly make a school district environmentally sustainable.

Garden Remedies, a peek behind the curtain

Garden Remedies is currently the only operating dispensary in Newton, but probably not many know much about the operations of a marijuana dispensary.

Pressed Cafe makes an impact on Needham Street in Newton
In its first three months in business, Pressed Cafe on Needham Street has quickly attracted repeat customers and become a neighborhood gathering spot.

Middlesex County sheriff works to help ex-inmates stay out of prison
During his nine years as sheriff of Middlesex County, Peter Koutoujian has made it a priority to help inmates re-enter society when they leave.

Newton school officials still weighing later high school start times

Climate change front and center at League of Women Voters forum

Newton task force to consider next steps for Ward and Underwood elementary schools

Newton police investigate three incidents involving racial slurs

How did Newton vote in the presidential primary?

Newton Housing Authority launches new effort to create affordable housing

Newton veteran documents neglected Rainsford Island graves of 1,700 of Boston’s unwanted

MORE NEWTON HEADLINES

Lifetimes of inspiration showcased through their art

The exhibit was organized by Newton at Home, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the city’s older residents live in their own homes independently.

Only one side shows up at Northland forum held by League of Women Voters of Newton

Attendees heard from the project’s supporters, after the “no” side withdrew from the event.

NEWTON

After 2 pedestrians struck, Newton mayor outlines traffic safety measures

“As we lean in to make our roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes safer, we also all have to slow down and pay attention,”Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said.

Newton honors police lieutenant, store owner for heroic actions during attempted armed robbery

Lieutenant Dave Tempesta visited the West Newton convenience store while off duty to purchase a lottery ticket before his afternoon shift.

In West Newton, landmark proposal raises thorny issues over development

A city councilor’s push to preserve a group of commercial buildings as local landmarks could impact city efforts to revitalize the neighborhood.

After opposition to Albemarle, Newton continues search for proposed senior center’s home

The search for a new home for the city’s senior center — launched shortly after Fuller took office in 2018 — has grown into something of a game of musical chairs.

Newton gets grant to study potential affordable housing at armory

A consultant would be hired to determine the feasibility of converting the West Newton Armory into affordable housing.

Newton

Newton imposes fees for curbside disposal of bulky items starting Feb. 1

Starting Feb. 1, residents will have to pay $20 per item for the curbside collection of large items that can’t be recycled, such as wood furniture, mattresses, rugs, and tables, the department said.