Newton Cuts 117 Paraprofessionals; Many Work With Special Needs Children
"They work with special education students who are the most vulnerable students in the district."
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"They work with special education students who are the most vulnerable students in the district."
Newton resident Tim Duncan was accosted by cops on a walk with his wife because, they said, he looked like a murder suspect.
Stephen Seckler said his father did the crossword in the Sunday Times and would have loved being in the newspaper.
The Newton native will no longer host the show, but he will have an on-air presence. He will also be involved as an executive producer.
The family of a World War II veteran is grateful for a caregiver who gave them a chance to save goodbye as their father lost his battle with coronavirus.
The bicycle business is full pedal ahead, as local shops are seeing a spike in new sales and tune-ups.
The face coverings or masks that are already mandatory in many communities will go statewide on Wednesday.
Newton native John Krasinski held a virtual graduation on his internet show "Some Good News."
John Krasinski will host a virtual graduation for anyone who isn't getting a ceremony this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ann Langenfeld of Newton has been home for less than a week, after spending six weeks in a near-death fight with COVID-19.
Not only did John Krasinski host a virtual senior prom, he was the DJ too.
He's inviting all 2020 high school seniors to join him for a virtual prom Friday night at 8.
John Krasinski's new YouTube show tries to lift spirits during the coronavirus pandemic.
Horace Mann Elementary School in Newton was cleaned early Monday morning after administrators learned a student's parent is a presumptive positive coronavirus patient.
Six men were arrested for trying to steal mail from a mailbox outside of the Newtonville Post Office.
Of the 19 students and two staff members returning from Italy, none are showing coronavirus symptoms.
Newton North students and staff who went on a trip to Italy have been asked to stay home from school amid coronavirus fears.
The woman was rushed to a Boston hospital with serious injuries.
Transit police say a woman was hit by a Green Line train in Newton Friday evening. The train was travelling along the D branch inbound.
A tree worker suffered serious injuries Monday after they were shocked at a construction site in Newton.
Hanukkah, the festival of lights, begins with a symbolic flame an the lighting of a menorah. On Sunday in Newton and elsewhere, the local Jewish community came together to show solidarity and strength on the first night of the eight-night holiday.
An off-duty Newton police officer suddenly found himself on the job after all, putting an end to an armed robbery in town.
A 12-year-old needed to be rescued from a dirt pit by Newton firefighters on Sunday evening.
Looking to get outside this weekend? Here are some great opportunities to get some exercise.
An MBTA commuter rail station in Newton has been shut down because of safety concerns about the stairs.
The 2026 graduating class of Anna Marie College in Paxton said it was bittersweet to cross the stage at commencement on Saturday, knowing they would be the last to receive a degree from the school.
Ronja Savolainen scored with 29 seconds remaining to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 win over the Boston Fleet in Game 3 of their PWHL semifinal series on Friday night.
Inside Brockton High School, dozens of teens are learning how to offer mental health support to their classmates.
As many as 20 percent of police calls involve a mental health crisis, and in recent weeks many of these calls have turned deadly in Massachusetts.
Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela hit solo home runs and the Boston Red Sox snapped the Tampa Bay Rays seven-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Friday night.
As many as 20 percent of police calls involve a mental health crisis, and in recent weeks many of these calls have turned deadly in Massachusetts.
This summer's World Cup is set to have a significant impact on MBTA service in Massachusetts.
The 2026 graduating class of Anna Marie College in Paxton said it was bittersweet to cross the stage at commencement on Saturday, knowing they would be the last to receive a degree from the school.
The family of fallen Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor attended an annual law enforcement memorial ceremony outside the State House.
A popular Brookline deli said it has been dealing with antisemitic vandalism for years but enough is enough.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
Ronja Savolainen scored with 29 seconds remaining to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 win over the Boston Fleet in Game 3 of their PWHL semifinal series on Friday night.
Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela hit solo home runs and the Boston Red Sox snapped the Tampa Bay Rays seven-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Friday night.
The Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.