Community Corner

The Week's Top Stories: School Budget Vote; Police Chief Swearing-in; Marathon Prep

What happened in Newton this week? Catch up on your local news.

  • Ward 6 resident Ruth Goldman announced this week she is running for School Committee.
  • A puppy was recently stolen from a Newtonville pet store.
  • The Boston Marathon will be passing through Newton tomorrow, here's a list of Newton road closures for Marathon Monday.
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  • Local Olympic hero Aly Raisman earned a top score in this week's Dancing with the Stars.
  • How did Newton lawmakers vote on the $500 million transportation bill?
  • Newton Police Chief Howard Mintz was officially sworn in on Wednesday.
  • A former Newton teacher serving 45 years in federal prison on child porn charges will not face a state trial.
  • The new Treat Cupcake Bar opened in Chestnut Hill this week.
  • A couple of Newton natives recently landed a record deal with Warner Brothers.
  • A new principal was appointed for Oak Hill Middle School.
  • Check out our Boston Marathon 2013 page for a bunch of Newton residents/employees who will be running in this year's Boston Marathon.

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