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Newton’s July 4 festivities
Posted on July 3, 2009 by Greg Reibman
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July 4 festivities in Newton will begin at 10 a.m. with “Kids Morning” at the Newton Centre Playground where children 12 and younger can participate in the Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, the Decorated Bicycles, the Teddy Bear Parade, the Grande Pet Parade and foot races. An open-air market will be available from 10 a.m. to dusk at the Russell J. Halloran Sports Complex on Albemarle Road, Newtonville. Recorded music will be played from 6-9 p.m. for dancing. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
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Chuck is looking for help surveying voters about Newton North
Posted on July 3, 2009 by Greg Reibman
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Watermelons, even when July weather isn’t here
Posted on July 2, 2009 by kpowers
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Watermelons sit outside the doors at Baza, where the market of all Eastern European and Russian foods was celebrating its one-year anniversary.
If you go, try the pickled baby octopus, the zucchini caviar or the baked stuffed peppers (ground chicken and pork, rice, carrots, onions, tomatoes, black pepper, salt and other spices), all in the prepared foods aisle.
‘Meet the TAB’ night candidates moved to July 23
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Greg Reibman
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a new date for a previously announced event.
Thursday July 23 is the final day for candidates to pull nomination papers at City Hall for this fall’s election. That evening at 6 p.m. the TAB will be hosting a “Meet the TAB” night for all political candidates to discuss how you can work with the TAB and Wicked Local Newton . We’ll go over how and when to submit op-ed columns, the endorsement process, the news cycle, letters to the editor, the blog, advertising and other election-related matters. And, of course, we’ll answer your questions.
Please note: This is not to talk about your candidacies or campaign issues.
We’re located at 254 Second Ave. in Needham.
Ward 5 School Committee race gets interesting again
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Gail Spector
Filed Under School Committee election | 15 Comments
Just in: League of Women Voters director Sue Rosenbaum is on her way to City Hall to pull papers to run for Ward 5 School Committee. Her only other opponent at this time is Steve Siegel. Susie Heyman announced this week that she’s not running for re-election.
We’ll have a story shortly but here’s a brief bio on Rosenbaum: She’s been active in the League for years and was president two years ago. Now she heads the Legislative Roundtable that airs on NewTV. She ran for School Committee in 2001 against Patty Kellogg and lost by 38 votes.
Warren campaign strategy: a page out of Kerry in Iowa 2004?
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Jim Walker
Filed Under Setti Warren | 18 Comments
In observing and reporting on the Newton mayoral race, I’ve noticed one glaring thing lately. We here in the media aren’t seeing much of or hearing much of anything from Setti Warren. While Ruth Balser, Ken Parker and Paul Coletti are more in the fray on local issues (which is understandable being that they are all in elected seats), Warren has been quiet. A lot quieter than I would have expected at this point.
But the word on the street is that Warren is knocking on Read more
Heisters arraigned after Needham robbery and Newton chase
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Dan Atkinson
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The two men arrested yesterday after a robbery on Highland Street and a chase down Country Club Road were arraigned today in Dedham District Court. Dimitri Long, 32, of Norwood and Michael Coty, 44, of Dedham are being held on $250,000 bail.
Solomon says North photo ban was Dimeo’s decision and yet…
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Greg Reibman
Filed Under Blogs, Cohen being Cohen, Newton North | 44 Comments
Chuck Tanowitz interviewed Jeremy Solomon about the decision to keep the media from photographing the Newton North High School project. Among other things, Solomon continues to maintain that the decision to keep press photographers out was Dimeo’s decision, not the city’s. But then he seems to contradict himself by hinting that the policy might change if the public demanded it…
Solomon said that he would only change his stance when he felt public sentiment shift. While the writers on various blogs have been rather outspoken on the topic, Solomon laughed on the idea that these opinions mounted to much. “I read blog traffic, and I take it for what it is,” he said. “I’m not certain advocating to alter public policy based on some blog traffic makes sense.”
So whose decision is it Jeremy? Perhaps it’s time for Read more
Should Newton collect a local meals and hotel tax?
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Greg Reibman
Filed Under Budget Blues, Eating | 37 Comments
UPDATE: David Cohen is proposing a 2 percent hike in the hotel/motel tax and a .75 percent hike in the meals tax, which he says would bring in $1.17 million ($366,666 from the hotels, $800,000 from the restaurants). The new state budget allows cities and towns to raise additional revenue through a local option meals and hotel tax. Is this a good idea? And, if so, how should we spend the money?
Two arrested after Needham bank robbery, one chased into Newton
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Meghann Ackerman
Filed Under Life in Newton | 5 Comments
Two men are in custody after reportedly robbing the Sovereign Bank on Highland Avenue in Needham, one of whom was chased to Country Club Road. The FBI said the men may be connected to previous bank robberies in the area. Staff photos by Kate Flock
Needham bank robbed; Newton cops arrest 2, look for more on Country Club Road
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Jim Walker
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Sovereign Bank in Needham at the corner of Highland Ave. and Webster St. has apparently been robbed by an armed suspect, and police have blocked off the bank.
Police reportedly have two suspects in custody after a chase that ended in Newton and are searching for possible accomplices.
Country Club Road in Oak Hill is sealed off and at least a dozen police cars and at least one canine unit are on the scene.
Read story on wickedlocalnewton.com
Photos from Blog Party 2009
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Jim Walker
Filed Under Life in Newton | 17 Comments
Newton’s Blog Nation filled up the bar at The Biltmore last night and filled up on more than a few beers. It was great to get to know a lot of the faces and personalities behind the names on the blog. Enjoy Greg’s photos here and thanks to Sean for sharing these.
This week’s cartoon 7/1/09
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Mark Marderosian
Filed Under Cohen being Cohen, Marderosian (click on image to enlarge) | 9 Comments
Hit man found guilty, Heyman not running for School Committee and something about Newton North
Posted on June 30, 2009 by Meghann Ackerman
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Here’s a sneak peak of what will be appearing on your doorstep in a matter of hours.
Susie Heyman bows out of School Committee race
Posted on June 30, 2009 by Meghann Ackerman
Filed Under School Committee, School Committee election | 16 Comments
After a total of fourteen years on Newton’s School Committee, Susie Heyman of Ward 5 says she will not seek reelection this fall.
In a statement, she said it was time for her to retire.
I have been very fortunate for the last fourteen years to be able to do something that I truly love. I am grateful to the Newton voters who have given me this opportunity and to the wonderful colleagues and educators with whom I have worked over the years. There is never an easy time to leave. There is always one more challenge to meet or task to complete. For me personally, though, this is the right time and I will be retiring from the School Committee at the end of this term.
Heyman was first elected in 1993 and was on the committee until 2001. She was re-elected in 2003.
Steve Siegel is now unopposed in Ward 5. That is, unless someone else jumps in…
