Tag: Newton
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Snow, Well: Newton residents work at staying chill amid this brutal winter
In Newton Centre, the snow was so much that several businesses stayed closed a day or two after Monday’s blizzard. In Newton Highlands, pedestrians gingerly stepped through narrow shoveled strips of sidewalk. In Newtonville, residents complained about the slush and…
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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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Rent control measure advances toward 2026 ballot as housing debate intensifies
The responses grew louder each time Dorchester resident Antonio Ennis started a new chant in the small meeting room inside Church on the Hill. “What do we want?” Ennis called out, rousing the crowd. “Rent control!” dozens of Massachusetts residents…
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Ballot question for 2026 could upend Newton’s cannabis industry
A proposed state ballot question that would repeal recreational cannabis legalization in Massachusetts has alarmed industry leaders, while supporters argue the measure could strengthen public health efforts. The measure would overturn the 2016 law permitting the sale and use of…
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Creem files legislation for database to monitor quality of special education in districts
A proposed bill on Beacon Hill sponsored by Newton’s state senator would require the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to publish more detailed student data each year, with a particular focus on special education access. Filed by Sen.…
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New bill seeks to create new modes of transport for behavioral health patients
There’s an effort underway to test alternate methods of transportation for behavioral health patients. Public domain photo Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would test alternatives to ambulances and police for transporting behavioral health patients, which supporters say could…
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Proposed alcohol tax aims to fund recovery efforts, but restaurants warn of added costs
There’s an effort in the Massachusetts legislature to allow communities to add a sales tax to alcohol to pay for addiction programs. Courtesy photo A proposed bill on Beacon Hill sponsored by Newton’s state senator would give Massachusetts cities and…