Category: City of Newton
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A message about Tuesday’s election from Alderman Ruthanne Fuller
Folks, Have you figured out who you are voting for on Tuesday, November 3rd in Newton? It’s an unusual year: more contested Aldermanic races that usual, a feisty atmosphere on the campaign trail, and a Charter Commission on the ballot. Here’s a list of who I’m voting for and why. Ruthanne Fuller p.s. My race…
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Hammond Street paving postponed
Though originally scheduled to be re-paved this summer (2015), the city of Newton has let the CHA know that Hammond Street (between Beacon St. and Suffolk Road) is now scheduled for mill and overlay in the spring 2016. As always, if you would like to report a problem with street lights, paving, street signs, and more,…
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The Newton Public Schools Student Assignment Working Group (SAWG) requests your assistance
The Newton Public Schools Student Assignment Working Group (SAWG) requests your assistance in continuing to get the word out about the student assignment policy recommendation that is currently before the Newton School Committee. After months of review and examination of multiple scenarios that ease overcrowding and take advantage of expanded capacity at the new Angier…
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Reminder: Trash pick up on Thursday this week, due to Patriot’s Day holiday
Reminder: This week’s trash pick up in Chestnut Hill will be on Thursday, April 23rd, rather that the usual Wednesday, due to the Patriot’s Day hiloday. The city’s list of official holidays appear below and online, here. Trash pick up will be delayed by one day following these official holidays. The Official City Holidays in 2015 New…
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Armed robbery reported at Star Market in Chestnut Hill
Newton Police have reported and armed robbery at Star Market in Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday March, 25, at approximately 5pm. For more details, click here.
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Yard waste collection begins March 30th, single stream recycling guidelines
Yard Waste collections will resume the week of March 30th. Please place in paper yard waste bags or barrels and put to the curb prior to 7am on your collection day. Plastic bags are NOT accepted. Click here for more details. Interested in composting at home? The City sells low-cost bins and provides how-to tips, click here for more information! Helpful…
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Deadline to register for outdoor water meter is April 1st.
On December 15th, the Board of Aldermen voted to permit residents to purchase an “Outdoor Water Meter” that will allow for separate metering of outdoor water use effective July 1, 2015. Any resident wishing to obtain a second meter to qualify for this summer’s new rate structure must register with the City of Newton Utilities Division by April…
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Solar Workshop with the Newton Solar Challenge on March 21
We are very happy to share the news that The Village Bank’s West Newton Branch will host a Solar Workshop with the Newton Solar Challenge on Saturday, March 21 @ 1:30 PM. We invite members of the Chestnut Hill Association to come and learn more about how solar works, how it “looks” aesthetically and how solar…
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Newton trash pick up delayed, week of February 8th
Due to the Winter Storm Warning, Trash and Recycling Collections will not occur on Monday, February 9th. The Monday route will be collected on Tuesday, February 10th and we will be on a one-day delay schedule for the rest of the week. Monday 2/9 No Collections Tuesday 2/10 Monday’s Route Wednesday 2/11 Tuesday’s route Thursday 2/12 Wednesday’s route Friday 2/13 Thursday’s route Saturday 2/14 Friday’s route All…
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Changes to Newton Trash collection this week
Due to the Winter Storm Warning, Trash and Recycling Collections will not occur on Monday, February 2nd. The Monday route will be collected on Tuesday, February 3rd and we will be on a one-day delay schedule for the rest of the week. Monday 2/2 No Collections Tuesday 2/3 Monday’s Route Wednesday 2/4 Tuesday’s route* Thursday 2/5 Wednesday’s route Friday 2/6 Thursday’s route Saturday…