Author: Celine Hijazi
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Coyote sightings surge across Newton, with West Newton emerging as hotspot
Dolan Pond is knee-deep in snow and ice this time of year, but that doesn’t stop dog walkers—or coyotes—from roaming the area. “The coyotes are always circling up there,” said Joseph Castagnino, a dog walker and Auburndale resident. Nearby, a…
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Coyote sightings surge across Newton, with West Newton emerging as hotspot
Coyote hunting along a river. Public domain photo Dolan Pond is knee-deep in snow and ice this time of year, but that doesn’t stop dog walkers—or coyotes—from roaming the area. “The coyotes are always circling up there,” said Joseph Castagnino,…
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Still Smiling at 105: Phil Schwartz celebrates more than a century of life and laughter
Smiles packed the community room at Coleman House as Phil Schwartz approached the microphone, joyfully leaning in while three candles flickered beside him to commemorate more than a century of life. Schwartz—a World War II veteran, father and grandfather, devoted…
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From submarines to City Hall, Newton’s new COO Josh Morse has built a career around service
Josh Morse has a desk at City Hall, but unlike other Newton officials, he considers his true office to be in Newton’s backyards and streets. Morse is Newton’s new chief operating officer, and he plans to run his office by…