Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Newton Police Memorial Association and Newton Fire Fighters Association made the new technology possible for the city.
Emergency officials in Newton will have a new tool at their disposal to help them locate individuals who have gone missing. The SafetyNet by LowJack Service is a bracelet that can be worn by individuals with cognitive disorders, such as dementia or autism. Each bracelet emits a constant Radio Frequency signal, as opposed to a cellular or GPS signal that relies on cellular networks, and can often be tracked even when a person is in shallow water, a wooded area or a concrete structure. “With these specially-designed bracelets, local authorities are able to conduct much more efficient search and rescue missions,” said Dennis Dowling, captain of the Newton Police Department. "Previously, to find a missing person we potentially had to activate …
A Bowen Elementary School kindergarten teacher is being recognized by mySchoolBucks.com.
The Newton School Committee last week recognized and accepted a gift for Bowen Elementary School that came as part of a Bowen teacher's Awesome Teacher of the Year Award. Bowen kindergarten teacher Helen Sheehy won the Awesome Teacher of the Year Award from mySchoolBucks.com after numerous Bowen parents submitted nomination letters on her behalf, according to a press release from the school system. The letters focused on Sheehy's strengths and commitment as a teacher. "Being a K teacher is not just a job to Mrs. Sheehy," wrote one parent, according to the press release. "She believes that our children will grow up someday to be President of the United States, or an astronaut, or some other highly successful individual and she tries her …
The state's Restaurant and Business Alliance said there was "no sign of opposition" at a hearing last week.
The Joint Committee on Revenue in the Massachusetts legislature held a hearing last week on the notion of a potential meals tax holiday for August and one supporting group liking its chances. According to the state's Restaurant and Business Alliance (R.A.B.A), the hearing held Tuesday, May 14, for the Meals Tax Holiday Bill saw "no sign of opposition" to the measure. Twelve legislators have signed on to the bill primarily sponsored by Rep. Keiko Orrall of Lakeville and Sen. Michael O. Moore of Millbury. If passed, the legislation would go into effect from Sunday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 15. "We should offer a Meals Tax Holiday to benefit employees and small local business owners inside Massachusetts to help stimulate the economy," …
Blood drive, farmers' market, Land Use Committee, female soldiers and more.
1. Blood Drive. If you're old enough and willing, the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive today from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2. Indoor Farmers' Market. The Newton Indoor Farmers' Market continues this week at the Hyde Community Center from 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. 3. Land Use Committee. This group is scheduled to meet today at 7:45 p.m. Theagenda includes discussion of special permits for the development at Riverside in Auburndale. 4. Newton Highlands Update. The Newton Highlands Community Meeting will take place tonight at the Women's Club (72 Columbus St.) at 7:30 p.m. Come hear an update on projects affecting Newton Highlands. The agenda includes lane construction on routes 9 and 128, Crystal Lake water …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Viewer votes now play a big role now in who wins the DWTS mirror ball trophy.
Aly Raisman won an Olympic gold medal for her gymnastics; now will she be able to win that Dancing with the Stars mirror ball for her dancing? Aly and her dance partner Mark Ballas made it this far, to the season finale to Season 16 of Dancing with the Stars. They made it to to the final four. But that DWTS mirrorball could turn out to be out of reach without support from you, Aly's Needham-Newton-Burlington community and her other fans. The final four dancing teams — Aly and Mark, Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff, Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough and Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy — performed three times Monday night, including a cha-cha relay. Perhaps of biggest import score-wise: the freestyle. Aly & Mark won perfect scores for their …
Check out the tool below to find out which pollen allergens are high in Newton today.
Springtime has arrived and pollen is in the air. Thanks to the effects of climate change, experts say the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before. Now you can check the daily allergy forecast as easily as the weather forecast. The Allergy Alert tool from Pollen.com above shows which pollen allergens are high in Newton today. Please note that an advertisement cycles into the tool.
This Newton North High School student's photographic eye won her an award.
The Honorable Theodore D. Mann Memorial Newton Mayor's Annual Community Prayer Breakfast will take place next week.
United States Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be the featured guest speaker at this year's Honorable Theodore D. Mann Memorial Newton Mayor's Annual Community Prayer Breakfast. Mayor Setti Warren and Rabbi Eric Gurvis, president of the Newton Clergy Association, invite guests to the 39th annual event scheduled to take place at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at Boston College's McElroy Commons. In 2012, Mayor Warren renamed the annual breakfast in honor of Mann, a former Newton mayor, who initiated the breakfast in 1975. Individual tickets for the breakfast are $25, with proceeds going to the Foundation for Racial, Ethnic and Religious Harmony. To purchase individual tickets or a table, contact Tony Bibbo at 617-969-5906 ext. 305, or by e-mail …
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A roundup of jobs listings in Newton.
Looking for a new job in Newton, or nearby? We've selected a few openings to highlight below. For a full list of job openings in the area, click the link to go to our Career Builder job search tool. See a full list of job openings for Newton and surrounding areas by clicking here.
Aldermen recognize first responders, organized bike ride, planning for college.
1. Aldermen to Recognize First Responders. In the wake of recent events that have challenged Newton's Police and Fire departments, the Board of Aldermen plans to offer a couple of "Thank you" resolutions recognizing those departments. 2. BikeNewton Rides. Each week BikeNewton hosts organized rides that begin and end at the Newton Free Library. The rides depart from the Newton Free Library and are seven to 10 miles in length. 3. Planning for College. Are you lost when it comes to making a financial plan for your kids' college? Maybe you just need some tips. There's a class for that. Making Informed Financial Decisions on College. This course is best for parents of rising sophomores. Tuition is $30/person or $45/couple. 4. Mayor's Prayer …
Robert L. Cerra
7:50 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
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