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The campus of Newton North High School.

Newton School Committee approves later start times for high schools

Newton is poised to begin later start times for the city’s two high schools this fall, after the School Committee on Monday supported a plan for students to begin classes at 9 a.m.

Should Newton impose zoning regulations on gun shops?

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Newton residents speak out on proposed gun store rules

Dozens of Newton residents weighed in Monday night on proposed rules to regulate gun stores and other firearms businesses, some making passionate cases to officials about the role gun ownership and the Second Amendment should play in the city.

Newton seeks input before soliciting plans for armory

As Newton moves forward on a proposal to transform the West Newton armory into affordable housing, the city is seeking public comment on the latest step in the process.

AndoverAndover makes unanimous choice for new superintendent
Andover recently concluded its search for a new school superintendent, naming Magda Parvey to the post.

WestfordWestford offers webinar on installing solar energy
Westford residents have a chance to learn more about installing solar panels on their homes and the benefits involved.

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Natick

Natick seeks input on future of Charles River Dam

Natick residents have a chance to help the town make decisions about the future of the aging Charles River Dam.

Hingham

Hingham votes to fund 34 more school employees

Hingham’s Town Meeting voted unanimously for a $133.7 million budget for fiscal 2022 that included enough money for the school department to add 34 full-time employees next school year.

Wellesley

Wellesley announces expanded art installations on Central Street

The town of Wellesley, the Art Wellesley community group, and local landlords are working together to expand a storefront art project in Wellesley Square.

Norwell

Norwell Town Meeting stymies affordable housing plans

Norwell’s Town Meeting voted to maintain two parcels of town-owned property as open space, rather than use them for affordable housing.

I Voted stickers on the table at Hyde Community Center during Newton's election in 2019.

Nomination papers for Newton’s city election in November now available

Nomination papers for Newton’s upcoming municipal election on Nov. 2 will be available starting Monday, according to the city clerk’s office.

A group of ducklings was rescued from a Malden storm drain on Mother’s Day morning and reunited with their mother, according to police.

Malden ducklings reunited with mom on Mother’s Day

A group of ducklings was rescued from a Malden storm drain on Mother’s Day morning and reunited with their mother, according to police.

This outfit is a style worn by suffragists, such the women in this 1917 photo taken in New York.

‘No bolt fell on our audacious heads.’ Concord Museum features women who blazed a path to today

To mark the centennial of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote, Concord Museum is launching an exhibition celebrating the town's female authors, artists, and activists.

Should the state automatically expunge past marijuana misdemeanor and felony convictions from people’s records?

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