Results tagged “newton”

The same bear seen in Attleboro on Sunday has since been spotted in the Taunton area. [Taunton Gazette] Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

About 150 troopers honored Trooper Ellen E. Engelhardt at her wake Sunday. Her funeral will be today. Sam Maden, 12, of Nashua successfully petitioned the Boston Red Sox to make an "It Gets Better" anti-bullying video. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

Mitt Romney won't abandon his health care reform plan for Massachusetts because he beieved it was consistent with personal responsibility, the Globe reports. According to Dr. Beach of Florida International University, Coast Guard Beach in Eastham is the nation's eighth best beach. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

This is weird, even for the T. A man dressed as a clown acted and yelled in an aggressive manner towards a woman leaving the green line at Riverside Station in Newton on Monday. The victim told police she was walking towards Hancock Street near 275 Grove Street when the suspect approached her on a "small bicycle." He reportedly asked her “Where’s Waltham?,” got off the bike and came towards her in "an aggressive manner." He allegedly was weaing clown makeup, a rainbow wig, a plaid shirt, and jeans. The woman allegedly saw the same clown talking to some girls on the train earlier on Monday. [Newton Patch], [WCVB] more ›

Did Senator Scott Brown snub Newton Mayor Setti Warren at Newton's Memorial Day Parade? Probably not. However, there was an awkward goodbye between the politicians/veterans on Sunday that was (un)fortunately caught by a WBZ camera. It looks like a whole lot of nothing except that they are potential rivals in one of the most high-profile races in 2012. Warren's side downplayed the idea of incivility between the two. But, opportunist blogger Dan Kennedy unbelievably suggested Scott Brown didn't know who Warren was. It is more likely that Brown doesn't know who Kennedy is than he can't recognize a prominent Democratic candidate for his Senate gig. more ›

Newton Mayor Setti Warren is running for Senate when the people's seat currently held by Senator Scott Brown is up for grabs in 2012. more ›

Newton Police released the 911 call - see below - from Thursday's jewelry store shooting. The caller was obviously terrified as he shouted "There's bullets all over the place." The caller, an employee of Cristofori Jewelers, also reported to police there was "a potential hit," meaning he believed someone was shot. Police said no serious injuries resulted from the shooting. The caller told police he had a weapon he did not fire. more ›

Two Beverly teenagers, Sajan Christensen, 18, and Adam Martin, 17, face murder charges after allegedly killing a third Beverly man in a fight "involving a baseball bat" at Balch Park on Cabot Street in Beverly last night. James Vernazzaro died at Beverly Hospital. The victim had stab wounds. Police said they have evidence including a baseball bat. [Globe] more ›

An early morning fire at a two-family home at 56 Waverly Ave. in Newton killed one woman. Fire Marshal Stephen Coan confirmed the fatality. The fire is being investigated. According to the Boston Globe, the deceased woman is Beth Deare, an award-winning television producer for WGBH. Deare, reported to be in her 60s by a "family friend." Deare won Emmys for her work on "Say Brother" and contributed to national broadcast projects for PBS. She had brain cancer. [Herald], [Globe] more ›

Two of Massachusetts more visible Mayors, Setti Warren of Newton and Boston's Tom Menino, both oppose cuts in federal aid to cities and towns in President Obama's budget that was released today. The budget includes a 7.5% cut in the Community Development Block Grant program that helps fund social safety net programs and local construction projects. more ›

Parking is free tomorrow in Boston - for two hours. Insurance isn't free. Nothing was free on Black Friday. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

If a vehicle crashes or something burns, read about it here. more ›

-- A pair of teenagers from Newton are being held without bail after pleading not guilty today to murder, armed robbery, and firearms charges in Superior Court in Woburn. in the fatal shooting of a Waltham man. The teens allegedly killed a man they planned to steal drugs from. Two other suspects were indicted by a grand jury Tuesday. [Globe] more ›

For the second time in about a week, scooter safety became an issue on Bay State roads. A woman riding her Vespa was killed after a collision with a car in Newton. The Middlesex D.A.'s office confirmed the victim was female and is investigating the accident. Last week, a woman riding her Vespa was attacked in Brookline. Be careful, Vespa people. [Boston.com] more ›

• The Sun is out, flooding is still possible, and the Bay State is dealing with the aftermath of the weather. [WBZ]

• Overflowing rivers and flooded roads can be found all across Massachusetts. [Boston Herald]

• Flooding caused an underground explosion in South Boston Monday. [MyFoxBoston.com]

• Newton's City Hall is flooded and 700 homes were damaged by the this week's rain. [Boston Globe]

-- Geraldo Serrano, 71, used a cane to try to fight off the two men who allegedly killed him on Sunday, said Assistant Suffolk District Attorney David Fredette. Fredette said one weapon was recovered but didn't say which suspect fired the fatal shot. Both suspects pleaded not guilty at Roxbury District Court on murder and armed robbery charges and were held without bail. [Herald] more ›

• The city of Newton inaugurated Setti Warren as Mayor on Friday. Warren is the first black man to be elected mayor in Massachusetts. [WCVB]

• Approximately 600 swimmers plunged into South Boston's frigid waters today for the L Street Brownies annual New Year’s Day swim. [Boston Herald]

• In life, Roger DiPesa of Revere was known as The Homeless Guy. Since his death on Christmas Eve, thousands of people have honored him on a Facebook page dedicated to his memory. [Boston Herald]

Last Saturday, this Bostonist did the unthinkable—she got up really early. Why on earth would someone do such a thing on a Saturday? The answer is simple—bagels. Rosenfeld Bagels in Newton are some of the best bagels this Bostonist has ever had. more ›

It may be the namesake for the sweet and delicious Fig Newton, but Newton is currently the battlefield of a bitter conflict. It's not about health care, Iran, or cash for clunkers. No, Newton is fighting a much scarier spectre: the mini LabraDoodle. more ›

Ask for a steak recommendation in Boston and people will be climbing over one another to tout the virtues of their favorite steakhouse. From downtown favorites like K.O Prime and Grill 23 to slightly more out of the way options like the Capital Grille in Newton and Natick’s Metro 9 there’s no shortage of great steak options in Boston or the suburbs. Nestled on the ground floor of the Hotel Indigo, located just off I-95 in Newton, BOKX 109 is a fun steak house with a curious name. The first perk of trying this suburban gem is their free valet parking, simply let the nice gentlemen park your car and only worry about the tip. The restaurant is very comfortable, furnished in rich browns and oranges with soft lighting and lots of windows. The kitchen is open with a long, tall chef’s table located right next to it where larger parties can watch all the action. On the other side of the dining area is a small lounge and bar which provides access to the luxurious pool and patio. While BOKX 109 certainly maintains a sophisticated feel, the stuffiness that is often the trademark of a good steakhouse is happily missing. Instead, BOKX 109 offers a fun, chic option for people interested in getting their steak in the suburbs. more ›

Finding good pizza in Boston can be a complicated business. While some pizzerias focus solely on baking a good pie, others provide more well-rounded fare in the form of tasty sandwiches, paninis and pasta. From greasy to gourmet, you can find almost anything if you know where to look. more ›

In creepster news, Newton middle schoolers are exchanging naughty pictures via cell phone, perhaps indicating that those (anti-)sexting seminars should swing by Newton sometime soon. The sexting took place off campus, so most of what the school can do relates to education such as that offered by the aforementioned seminars. One survey suggests that about 20% of teenagers have sent suggestive photos of themselves to others, apparently without first thinking about the possibility of said others sharing said photos with everyone on the internet or in the world. We're not sure if the pictures in question are actually of squid or humans, or if a code 9 was called by the students involved. Notwithstanding this Bostonist's inherent inability to look suggestive (of anything other than great annoyance), she can only comment that she was far more worried about puffy paint sweatshirts and unicorns than about suggestive poses in middle school, and that's how it should be for all youngsters. But admittedly that was before Google came along and corrupted us all. Damn you, technology! Damn you! more ›

-- Authorities say that a "college aged" man was shot in the gut outside Harvard's Kirkland House dorm around five o'clock this afternoon. Harvard administrators quickly claimed that no Kirkland House resident was involved in the shooting, but they have yet to rule out whether the victim or the shooter were Harvard students. The victim is in stable condition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and no arrests have been announced. Critics of Harvard's proposed reduction in late night shuttle service were quick to link the incident to their complaints, but, presumably, a late night shuttle can do little to keep you from being shot in the gut in broad daylight. [Harvard Crimson, Cambridge Chronicle, IvyGate] more ›

Word of mouth is what brought this Bostonist to Taste Coffee House, while running errands in Newton. Taste is raved about by foodies and locals alike—and for good reason. Their pastries and breads are all local, hailing from Iggy’s in West Cambridge, and everything else on the menu is made in-house from the finest ingredients. Above all else, Taste is dedicated to brewing delicious coffee, which means that they only brew quality beans from local roasters such as George Howell and Barismo. The owner, twenty-four year old Nikolas Krankl, is also the barista—and a fine one he is too. He recently placed 2nd in the Northeast Regional Barista Competition a fact that is proudly displayed in a bright homemade sign behind the barista station. more ›

-- John Connolly, the former FBI agent who worked in cahoots with legendary Boston gangster Whitey Bulger, is now a convicted murderer. A jury in Miami convicted Connolly of second-degree murder for his role in the 1982 killing of World Jai-Alai president and would-be snitch John Callahan. Hit man John Martoarano, who fired the shot that killed Callahan, had testified that it was Connolly's tip that sent him on his fatal mission. [Herald] more ›