Community Corner
The Week's Top Stories: New Restaurants, Special Election Debate and the Override Discussion
Miss a few headlines this week? Catch up with Newton Patch's most-read stores.
- The city is officially seeking proposals for a mixed-use development on the Austin Street lot.
- When is the new 2ovens restaurant opening in Newton? We have the latest.
- The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorsed Mayor Setti Warren's proposed $11.4 million override.
- Newton students earned more than 80 awards in this year's Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
- The Newton Board of Aldermen decided this week to turn down the Election Commission's request to forego a special election for the vacant Ward 1 Alderman-at-Large seat. Now, the board will consider whether to "piggyback" the special election with the June 25 Senate special election.
- The Newton South boys' hockey team came close to its first playoff bid in 17 years. Unfortunately, the Lions lost their game on Friday against Lowell.
- One year after he passed away, Franco Garcia was remembered with a memorial service and dedication on Friday.
- Two new restaurants are coming to the Mall at Chestnut Hill this summer.
- For the second time in a week, Newton Police are reporting an apparent road rage incident that resulted in one driver pulling out a gun.
- A Newton chef has been named as a James Beard Award semifinalist.
- Pinkberry is opening soon in Chestnut Hill.
- Newton Patch has received quite a few Letters to the Editor and blog posts related to the upcoming override vote. Check out our Newton override page for complete coverage and conversation.
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