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Newton Community Pride is trying something a little different this year and repurposing its FenceArt project.

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Newton Community Pride is trying something a little different this year and repurposing its FenceArt project.

More eateries in Newton may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Green line maintenance is working to get a train running at Dean Road, other trains are backed up.
For the past nine years Chelmsford has been one of the top 12 Massachusetts school systems honored statewide for its music education.
More eateries in Waltham may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
More eateries in Brookline may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
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Waltham police picked up a scruffy brown dog wandering around Francis Street Sunday.
High school students participating in extracurricular activities will be required to participate in COVID-19 testing beginning April 26.
Residents and the mayor are up in arms about the possibility of a firearm store coming to Washington Street in Newton.
Newton is on high alert after more than a dozen house break-ins during the past two months.
The good news is that 16,654 people are vaccinated, according to the state report this week.
In Newton 32,184 people are fully vaccinated, according to the state report this week. And some 55 percent have received at least one dose.
In Waltham 15,029 people are fully vaccinated, according to the state report this week. And some 39 percent have received at least one dose.
The Middlesex District's attorney's office said they were unable to meet their burden of proof in the case.
The National Weather Service said the snow will likely turn to rain again this afternoon, so enjoy it while you can.
The National Weather Service said the snow will likely turn to rain again this afternoon, so enjoy it while you can.
The National Weather Service said the snow will likely turn to rain again this afternoon, so enjoy it while you can.
The town's positivity rate stayed above 5 percent in the latest state report, even as the vaccinations are going in the right direction.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Newton. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.