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‘Disturbing' vandalism of Israeli hostage posters in Newton being investigated as hate crime
A hate crime investigation is underway in Newton, Massachusetts, after posters with the names and photos of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas were allegedly defaced and damaged by vandals. In total, police say they are investigating “five instances of hate and vandalism” since late February. Vandals targeted one home twice. “Bias, hatred and targeting of those for their personal…
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Hamas hostage posters vandalized in Newton
An act of hate is under investigation in Newton after someone allegedly tore down dozens of posters representing people held hostage by Hamas.
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Vandalism of hostage posters under investigation
Newton police are investigating an alleged hate crime after posters were vandalized outside of a home.
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Newton Police investigating vandalized flyers as hate crime
Police in Newton, Massachusetts are investigating an alleged hate crime after flyers lining the fence of a home were vandalized. Nearly 100 feet of flyers posted outside of Homer Street home displaying the names and pictures of Israeli citizen taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 were defaced with spray paint, police confirmed. Newton police said the incident is being…
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How Newton's fight against plastic waste will change your takeout order
A new ordinance took effect in Newton, Massachusetts, on Friday, one that’s meant to reduce environmental impact – but it may change the way you dine. “Massachusetts is genuinely running out of places for its trash to go. We now export 40% of our waste to other states.” At Newton’s Resource Recovery Center and across the city, reducing waste is…
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Judge agrees to split Newton teachers union fines between state and district, denies suit attempt
A judge has issued a final judgment on the case against the teachers’ union in Newton, Massachusetts, following a strike over contract negotiations that shut down schools for 11 days and will cost the union $625,000 in fines, but parents say they will continue to fight for compensation in the form of a class action lawsuit. According to a notice…
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Students in Newton miss February break due to teacher strike
Students in Newton, Massachusetts, enjoyed Presidents’ Day off Monday but instead of going into February break, they are back in class Tuesday.
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Students miss February vacation due to teachers' strike
It’s February vacation week for most students throughout Massachusetts except for Newtown. Following the longest teachers strike in the state’s history, students must go to school this week to make up those lost days.
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Students in Newton miss February vacation due to teacher strike
It’s February break in Massachusetts, but in Newton, class is still in session this week. “It’s OK because they wanted what they wanted and I’m glad that school’s back on,” said Parker Sherwin, Horace Mann fourth grader. Newton school officials decided to cancel February vacation to make up time from last month’s teacher strike, throwing a wrench in a...
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Bill would repeal law prohibiting Mass. teachers from striking
Presidents Day is taking on a different look this year in Newton, Massachusetts. Students are off for the holiday, but unlike in other communities on February break, they’ll be heading back to class on Tuesday. School officials canceled the vacation to make up time from last month’s teacher strike. Those demonstrations reignited debate across Massachusetts and on Beacon Hill,...
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Mass. officials debate legality of teacher strikes
While most Massachusetts students are on February vacation, Newton schools will be in session following the recent teacher strike.
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Newton parents file class-action lawsuit over teacher strike
Parents in Newton, Massachusetts, have filed a class-action lawsuit against the teachers’ union following a strike over contract negotiations that shut down schools for 11 days. The school district has canceled its February vacation in an effort to make up some of the days lost to strike. The lawsuit alleges that the union knowingly, willfully and intentionally chose to break…
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Newton Public Schools open Tuesday amid storm
While many schools across Massachusetts are closed Tuesday due to the storm, Newton Public Schools will be open. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller confirmed that decision in an email early Tuesday morning. Newton’s superintendent said Monday that there were “constraints” on the school calendar and many of the “safety days” that are normally built into the schedule have already been taken because of...
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Newton teen at the Super Bowl thanks to Make-a-Wish
Chris Lee, 19, from Newton, Massachusetts, wished to go to the Super Bowl this year, and his dream is coming true thanks to Make-A-Wish.
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Newton mayor, school committee unanimously approve new teacher contract
The Newton School Committee and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller voted unanimously Thursday to approve a new teacher contract after a weekslong strike. The Newton Teachers Association voted Jan. 18 to go on strike. Schools in the Massachusetts city were closed for 11 days before an agreement was reached Friday on a contract. The union said Sunday in a Facebook post that…
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After the Newton teacher strike, who will pay the bill?
Now that the teacher strike in Newton, Massachusetts, is over, students are back in school, but the cost of the strike is still being calculated, and not only is the city seeking damages, a family is too. Lital Asher-Dotan has three children in Newton Public Schools, and while she is thrilled they are back in class, she said is not…
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After Newton teachers strike, who will pay the bill?
The Newton teachers strike may be over, with students back in class, but the cost of the weekslong work stoppage are still being calculated — and the city isn’t the only party seeking damages.
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Newton students and teachers return to the class after strike
After 11 missed school days and 15 days on the picket line, teachers, students and staff made their way back to the classroom Monday morning.
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Students in Newton return to the classroom Monday
Students in Newton, Massachusetts, are returning to the classroom Monday morning after missing more than two weeks of school due to the teachers’ strike.
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Students in Newton return to school Monday following teachers strike
After more than two weeks of being away, students in Newton, Massachusetts, are returning to the classroom on Monday. Teachers voted to Sunday to ratify their new contract with the district. All in all, 11 missed school days and 15 days on the picket line, and now teachers, students and staff will be making their way to the class Monday…