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Billerica man identified as worker killed in fatal construction accident in Newton
Russell Harron, 55, was identified this morning as the victim of the on-the-job fatality by Middlesex DA Marian Ryan’s office.

Construction worker killed in concrete wall collapse at Newton home under renovation

Newton plants trees in living memorial of those lost to COVID
Nearly 300 people have donated money to plant trees in Newton in honor of residents who have died from COVID-19.

Developer seeks to expand West Newton 40B plan
Mark Development, which secured approval for a mixed-use affordable housing project in West Newton last summer, is seeking Zoning Board of Appeals approval to add 64 additional apartments and more parking to the site.

Timed to perfection: With restoration, Newton City Hall’s 89-year-old clocks are ticking together again
Philip D’Avanza's work means the City Hall clocks are now accurate for the first time in nearly five years, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Newton mayor ‘frustrated’ over pace of 52 bus route’s return to service
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is criticizing the MBTA for the pace of resuming some of the 52 bus service in the city, and for not committing to returning the line to pre-pandemic levels.

Advice gardeners - from the experts at Newton Community Farm
Barney Keezell is known in his Newton Centre neighborhood for the pumpkins he grows in his hedge.

Newton Community Pride brings art to empty storefront windows
The pandemic has left some of the city’s storefronts vacant — but Newton Community Pride is working to fill the empty windows with local art.

Here are the top Massachusetts high schools, according to the 2021 rankings from US News & World Report
Three Massachusetts high schools ranked in the top 100 nationwide.

Opposition grows over proposed gun shop in Newton: ‘A gun store will make us all less safe’
In a vacant storefront in Newtonville, close to an ice cream shop, wine store, supermarket, and marijuana shop, a local businessman hopes to open Newton’s only gun store.

He was an MVP basketball player. Now his star is rising as an art quilter
Michael C. Thorpe’s work is selling fast in an exhibition at Boston's LaiSun Keane gallery.

Newton-based group showcases women playing jazz from around the world
Women in World Jazz, a local educational performance ensemble, is hosting events for Newton residents to explore jazz performed by women and encourage young people to join their music program.

Volunteers add flower-filled planters at restaurants throughout Newton as outdoor dining returns
Residents who stroll through Newton this summer will be greeted by vibrant-hued pansies poking out from pots adorning outdoor dining spaces, planted by volunteers in hopes of driving business to local restaurants.

Indigenous activists call on Marathon organizers to change date
In January, Marathon organizers the Boston Athletic Association announced that, if the state’s pandemic restrictions are loosened enough by then, the race will be held Oct. 11.

Newton, Salem name new police chiefs
The mayors of Newton and Salem separately announced their departments’ new leaders, stressing their experience and readiness to deal with 21st-century policing issues.

Riverside developers bring proposed life science buildings, other changes to Newton city councilors
The City Council is being asked to decide -- for the third time in less than a decade -- the future of a proposed mixed-use development at the MBTA Riverside station in Newton Lower Falls.

Newton schools, CAPS Collaborative partner to continue Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year
Newton’s public schools will continue a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year after partnering with the Westminster-based CAPS Collaborative to oversee the effort.

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First responders on the scene of a construction accident Thursday in Newton, where a concrete wall fell on a worker at the site of a home expansion project on Winchester Street.

Billerica man identified as worker killed in fatal construction accident in Newton

Russell Harron, 55, was identified this morning as the victim of the on-the-job fatality by Middlesex DA Marian Ryan’s office. 5:04 p.m.

Philip D'Avanza installed the newly repaired gold-leafed clock hands on the cupola at Newton City Hall late last month.

Timed to perfection: With restoration, Newton City Hall’s 89-year-old clocks are ticking together again

Philip D’Avanza's work means the City Hall clocks are now accurate for the first time in nearly five years, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. 2:27 p.m.

Crews conducted a trench rescue Thursday morning after a wall collapsed on a worker in Newton.

Construction worker killed in concrete wall collapse at Newton home under renovation

A 55-year-old construction worker was fatally injured Thursday when a concrete wall fell on him while he was working in the foundation of a house under renovation in Newton Highlands, making him at least the fourth person killed on an Eastern Massachusetts job site since February, officials said. 2:51 p.m.

Newton Community Farm will reopen to the public June 1.

Advice gardeners - from the experts at Newton Community Farm

Barney Keezell is known in his Newton Centre neighborhood for the pumpkins he grows in his hedge. 5:42 p.m.

Some of the banners in WindowART’s first installation, displayed in the Trio development in Newton.

Newton Community Pride brings art to empty storefront windows

The pandemic has left some of the city’s storefronts vacant — but Newton Community Pride is working to fill the empty windows with local art. 5:25 p.m.

Nomination papers for Newton’s city election in November available starting Monday

Nomination papers for Newton’s upcoming municipal election on Nov. 2 will be available starting Monday, according to the city clerk’s office. 2:20 p.m.

Billerica man identified as worker killed in fatal construction accident in Newton
Russell Harron, 55, was identified this morning as the victim of the on-the-job fatality by Middlesex DA Marian Ryan’s office.

Newton plants trees in living memorial of those lost to COVID
Nearly 300 people have donated money to plant trees in Newton in honor of residents who have died from COVID-19.

Developer seeks to expand West Newton 40B plan
Mark Development, which secured approval for a mixed-use affordable housing project in West Newton last summer, is seeking Zoning Board of Appeals approval to add 64 additional apartments and more parking to the site.

Timed to perfection: With restoration, Newton City Hall’s 89-year-old clocks are ticking together again
Philip D’Avanza's work means the City Hall clocks are now accurate for the first time in nearly five years, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Newton mayor ‘frustrated’ over pace of 52 bus route’s return to service
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is criticizing the MBTA for the pace of resuming some of the 52 bus service in the city, and for not committing to returning the line to pre-pandemic levels.

Advice gardeners - from the experts at Newton Community Farm
Barney Keezell is known in his Newton Centre neighborhood for the pumpkins he grows in his hedge.

Newton Community Pride brings art to empty storefront windows
The pandemic has left some of the city’s storefronts vacant — but Newton Community Pride is working to fill the empty windows with local art.

Here are the top Massachusetts high schools, according to the 2021 rankings from US News & World Report
Three Massachusetts high schools ranked in the top 100 nationwide.

Opposition grows over proposed gun shop in Newton: ‘A gun store will make us all less safe’
In a vacant storefront in Newtonville, close to an ice cream shop, wine store, supermarket, and marijuana shop, a local businessman hopes to open Newton’s only gun store.

He was an MVP basketball player. Now his star is rising as an art quilter
Michael C. Thorpe’s work is selling fast in an exhibition at Boston's LaiSun Keane gallery.

Newton-based group showcases women playing jazz from around the world
Women in World Jazz, a local educational performance ensemble, is hosting events for Newton residents to explore jazz performed by women and encourage young people to join their music program.

Indigenous activists call on Marathon organizers to change date
In January, Marathon organizers the Boston Athletic Association announced that, if the state’s pandemic restrictions are loosened enough by then, the race will be held Oct. 11.

Newton, Salem name new police chiefs
The mayors of Newton and Salem separately announced their departments’ new leaders, stressing their experience and readiness to deal with 21st-century policing issues.

Riverside developers bring proposed life science buildings, other changes to Newton city councilors
The City Council is being asked to decide -- for the third time in less than a decade -- the future of a proposed mixed-use development at the MBTA Riverside station in Newton Lower Falls.

Newton schools, CAPS Collaborative partner to continue Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year
Newton’s public schools will continue a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year after partnering with the Westminster-based CAPS Collaborative to oversee the effort.

MORE NEWTON HEADLINES

Billerica man identified as worker killed in fatal construction accident in Newton

Timed to perfection: With restoration, Newton City Hall’s 89-year-old clocks are ticking together again

Construction worker killed in concrete wall collapse at Newton home under renovation

Advice gardeners - from the experts at Newton Community Farm

Newton Community Pride brings art to empty storefront windows

Developer seeks to expand West Newton 40B plan

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Newton schools, CAPS Collaborative partner to continue Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year

Nomination papers for Newton’s city election in November available starting Monday

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Billerica man identified as worker killed in fatal construction accident in NewtonRussell Harron, 55, was identified this morning as the victim of the on-the-job fatality by Middlesex DA Marian Ryan’s office.

Newton plants trees in living memorial of those lost to COVIDNearly 300 people have donated money to plant trees in Newton in honor of residents who have died from COVID-19.

Developer seeks to expand West Newton 40B planMark Development, which secured approval for a mixed-use affordable housing project in West Newton last summer, is seeking Zoning Board of Appeals approval to add 64 additional apartments and more parking to the site.

Timed to perfection: With restoration, Newton City Hall’s 89-year-old clocks are ticking together againPhilip D’Avanza's work means the City Hall clocks are now accurate for the first time in nearly five years, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Newton mayor ‘frustrated’ over pace of 52 bus route’s return to service Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is criticizing the MBTA for the pace of resuming some of the 52 bus service in the city, and for not committing to returning the line to pre-pandemic levels.

Advice gardeners - from the experts at Newton Community Farm Barney Keezell is known in his Newton Centre neighborhood for the pumpkins he grows in his hedge.

Newton Community Pride brings art to empty storefront windows The pandemic has left some of the city’s storefronts vacant — but Newton Community Pride is working to fill the empty windows with local art.

Here are the top Massachusetts high schools, according to the 2021 rankings from US News & World ReportThree Massachusetts high schools ranked in the top 100 nationwide.

Opposition grows over proposed gun shop in Newton: ‘A gun store will make us all less safe’In a vacant storefront in Newtonville, close to an ice cream shop, wine store, supermarket, and marijuana shop, a local businessman hopes to open Newton’s only gun store.

He was an MVP basketball player. Now his star is rising as an art quilterMichael C. Thorpe’s work is selling fast in an exhibition at Boston's LaiSun Keane gallery.

Newton-based group showcases women playing jazz from around the worldWomen in World Jazz, a local educational performance ensemble, is hosting events for Newton residents to explore jazz performed by women and encourage young people to join their music program.

Indigenous activists call on Marathon organizers to change dateIn January, Marathon organizers the Boston Athletic Association announced that, if the state’s pandemic restrictions are loosened enough by then, the race will be held Oct. 11.

Newton, Salem name new police chiefsThe mayors of Newton and Salem separately announced their departments’ new leaders, stressing their experience and readiness to deal with 21st-century policing issues.

Riverside developers bring proposed life science buildings, other changes to Newton city councilorsThe City Council is being asked to decide -- for the third time in less than a decade -- the future of a proposed mixed-use development at the MBTA Riverside station in Newton Lower Falls.

Newton schools, CAPS Collaborative partner to continue Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year Newton’s public schools will continue a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year after partnering with the Westminster-based CAPS Collaborative to oversee the effort.

MORE NEWTON HEADLINES

Billerica man identified as worker killed in fatal construction accident in Newton

Timed to perfection: With restoration, Newton City Hall’s 89-year-old clocks are ticking together again

Construction worker killed in concrete wall collapse at Newton home under renovation

Advice gardeners - from the experts at Newton Community Farm

Newton Community Pride brings art to empty storefront windows

Developer seeks to expand West Newton 40B plan

Newton schools, CAPS Collaborative partner to continue Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year

Nomination papers for Newton’s city election in November available starting Monday

Billerica man identified as worker killed in fatal construction accident in Newton
Russell Harron, 55, was identified this morning as the victim of the on-the-job fatality by Middlesex DA Marian Ryan’s office.

Newton plants trees in living memorial of those lost to COVID
Nearly 300 people have donated money to plant trees in Newton in honor of residents who have died from COVID-19.

Developer seeks to expand West Newton 40B plan
Mark Development, which secured approval for a mixed-use affordable housing project in West Newton last summer, is seeking Zoning Board of Appeals approval to add 64 additional apartments and more parking to the site.

Timed to perfection: With restoration, Newton City Hall’s 89-year-old clocks are ticking together again
Philip D’Avanza's work means the City Hall clocks are now accurate for the first time in nearly five years, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Newton mayor ‘frustrated’ over pace of 52 bus route’s return to service
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is criticizing the MBTA for the pace of resuming some of the 52 bus service in the city, and for not committing to returning the line to pre-pandemic levels.

Advice gardeners - from the experts at Newton Community Farm
Barney Keezell is known in his Newton Centre neighborhood for the pumpkins he grows in his hedge.

Newton Community Pride brings art to empty storefront windows
The pandemic has left some of the city’s storefronts vacant — but Newton Community Pride is working to fill the empty windows with local art.

Here are the top Massachusetts high schools, according to the 2021 rankings from US News & World Report
Three Massachusetts high schools ranked in the top 100 nationwide.

Opposition grows over proposed gun shop in Newton: ‘A gun store will make us all less safe’
In a vacant storefront in Newtonville, close to an ice cream shop, wine store, supermarket, and marijuana shop, a local businessman hopes to open Newton’s only gun store.

He was an MVP basketball player. Now his star is rising as an art quilter
Michael C. Thorpe’s work is selling fast in an exhibition at Boston's LaiSun Keane gallery.

Newton-based group showcases women playing jazz from around the world
Women in World Jazz, a local educational performance ensemble, is hosting events for Newton residents to explore jazz performed by women and encourage young people to join their music program.

Indigenous activists call on Marathon organizers to change date
In January, Marathon organizers the Boston Athletic Association announced that, if the state’s pandemic restrictions are loosened enough by then, the race will be held Oct. 11.

Newton, Salem name new police chiefs
The mayors of Newton and Salem separately announced their departments’ new leaders, stressing their experience and readiness to deal with 21st-century policing issues.

Riverside developers bring proposed life science buildings, other changes to Newton city councilors
The City Council is being asked to decide -- for the third time in less than a decade -- the future of a proposed mixed-use development at the MBTA Riverside station in Newton Lower Falls.

Newton schools, CAPS Collaborative partner to continue Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year
Newton’s public schools will continue a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program next year after partnering with the Westminster-based CAPS Collaborative to oversee the effort.