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Newton's 2019 In Review: Chris Evans, Raccoon Rescue, Development
Here's a look at the stories that caught readers eyes in 2019.

Jenna covers Brookline, Newton and Waltham. She is also the field editor for Charlestown, Chelmsford and Westford.
After graduating from Columbia Journalism School she moved to Boston in 2007 to work for The Christian Science Monitor for several years, including as Asia desk editor. She eventually made the switch to local journalism where she covered Brookline and Newton for GateHouse Media. She joined Patch in 2017. She's a runner, swimmer and loyal flip-flops fan. She knows how to throw a frisbee and has a love-hate relationship with coffee.
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Here's a look at the stories that caught readers eyes in 2019.

A look back at the top stories in Brookline this year.
Chelmsford Police are actively searching for Susan Willand, 54, who was last seen on Friday.
The "bones" of the new building are going up, and by early next year you'll be able to see more of what the new structure looks like.
Susan Albright of Ward 2 will become the president of the Newton City Council in January. The role is for two years.
Brookline Town Meeting is set to come to a close Thursday night. There are seven more items on the agenda.
Brookline Officer Amy Hall is appealing a disciplinary ruling.
Brookline joins Somerville and three California cities, which passed similar bans this year.
Council President Marc Laredo, who has been president for two years, will stand for reelection. Susan Albright of Ward 2 is also running.
As a result, police are warning that traffic will be impacted.
The Waltham High School junior was driving a motorized scooter. He's now in a coma.
Tickets to the quiz show taping are free and open to the public
Tickets to the quiz show taping are free and open to the public
After about 45 minutes of debate the elected Town Meeting Members voted to ban facial recognition technology in town.
Samantha Valcourt of Westford has been selected as a November Athlete of the Month at Nashoba Valley Technical High School.
The vote appears to move the city closer to getting $110 million in state funding to build a new high school. But there's another hiccup.
The override passed by 1,182 votes Tuesday. See which precinct voted overwhelmingly against it.
A Chelmsford non-profit is reaching out to their local community for help in purchasing new incubators for the tiny baby animals.
Matthew DeOliveria was in a crash Saturday. Since then, he's been listed in critical condition in the hospital.
Jennifer was active in Progressive Waltham, the Democratic City Committee, Diaper Depot, Green Rows of Waltham and The Cat Connection.