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Amid rising costs, Riverside mixed-use project will be delayed

A long-sought plan to redevelop the MBTA’s Riverside station in Newton may be the latest victim of the economic downturn.

Classic ‘Nutcracker’ and ‘Christmas Carol’ revive holiday magic

Americana Theatre Company reimagines Dickens’ classic tale of moral redemption by a loving family.

A Moravian holiday concert, ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone,’ and wreath-making

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation concert will feature chamber music from the Moravian community performed by the Musicians of the Old Post Road.

At Newton City Hall, a community garden provides shelter to pollinators

Newton Conservators worked with the Newton Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department to create the demonstration garden, hoping to raise awareness and support pollinator populations in Newton.

NEWTON‘Colors of Peace’ art exhibit to support Ukrainian children with autism
Lasell University will host an art exhibit later this month intended to help raise money for Ukrainian children with autism and their families impacted by Russia’s invasion.

ActonCogan named acting police chief in Acton
James Cogan, a 38-year veteran of the Acton force and currently deputy chief, will assume his interim post when Chief Richard Burrows retires Dec. 28.

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HULL

Hull considers fate of nonfunctioning wind turbine

The 21-year-old machine named Hull Wind 1 “needs a complete overhaul of its generating components,” at an estimated cost of $1.5 million.

Brockton

Former Brockton fire engine may be retrofitted as food truck

Erik Levy, owner of the recycling company Save That Stuff, said he may retrofit the fire engine with a pizza oven and grill to provide snacks for his employees, clients, and neighbors.

SOMERVILLE

Somerville launches search for next school superintendent

The Massachusetts Association of School Committees will serve as a consultant in the process.

Salem

Salem commits additional $500,000 to heating assistance

Officials said the added money will enable the city to serve more residents this winter, and to increase the amount it provides to qualifying recipients.

NEWTON

City announces new directors for senior services, transportation planning

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced two new hires who will oversee the city’s senior services and its transportation planning efforts.

Among charter schools in Greater Boston suburbs, dress codes are anything but uniform

13 currently have precisely defined uniform policies, six have looser dress codes, and two have no formal code at all, highlighting the wide range of clothing standards, expectations, and student compliance.

THE ARGUMENT

The Argument: Should Massachusetts raise the maximum age of juvenile court jurisdiction to 20?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

Another plan for long-vacant Atlantic Aquarium in Hull

A developer wants to put up a four-story, 21-unit residential building at the eastern edge of Nantasket Beach.