Tag: Newton
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National primary care shortages affect Newton residents
Arline MacCormack has had four primary care physicians in the past four years. MacCormack, a college administrator and longtime Newton resident, saw the same “fabulous” doctor through Newton-Wellesley Physicians Primary Care for over two decades. Four years ago, her doctor…
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Lions’ Pride: Newton South alum Veronica Burton enjoys breakout WNBA season
By Ruyuan Li From the hardwood of Newton South High School to the bright lights of the WNBA, Veronica Burton has had a remarkable rise. In her first season with the Golden State Valkyries, she won the league’s Most Improved…
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Former State Rep. Brian Golden on what he’ll bring to Newton City Council
By Ruyuan Li Longtime public servant Brian Golden is seeking a seat on the Newton City Council. Golden, 60, was born and raised in the Allston/Brighton area before settling in Newton with his wife and five children. He said his…
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City Councilor Becky Grossman says love of city sparked bid for 5th term
By Ruyuan Li “It brings me a lot of joy to contribute to where we live,” City Councilor Becky Grossman said. “That’s why I have done it for the last eight years, and I’m looking forward to continuing to do…
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Toy stores face uncertainty with tariffs as holiday shopping season nears
By Ruyuan Li Toy stores in Newton are confronting tariff challenges as the holiday shopping season approaches. Will Regan, manager of Henry Bear’s Park in Newtonville, said prices of some toys have risen as a result of tariffs imposed by…
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Newton begins three solar projects as part of carbon neutral goal
Newton will install solar panels on three additional City buildings, bringing its total solar projects to 27, as part of an effort to make the city carbon neutral by 2050. The new rooftop installations at Peirce Elementary School, Lincoln-Eliot Elementary…
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Amid federal cuts, legislators push for transition to clean energy
State legislators and Newton officials are encouraging residents to participate in sustainability programs to reach the commonwealth’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, following recent federal funding cuts to clean energy projects. On Oct. 2, the Trump administration terminated federal…