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In addition to the discussion about expanding background checks for newly hired teachers , the Newton School Committee touched on a number of items at Tuesday night's meeting.

The following is a press release from the Massachusetts Democratic Party: Newton Democrats will be among the more than 5,000 delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Party's Endorsing Convention who will gather on June 2 in Springfield to award the Party's endorsement to one of the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate.

The InterContinental Houston Near the Galleria will become The Royal Sonesta Houston Hotel as part of a property management change, according to an email sent Wednesday to customers who hold events at the 485-room property.

Newton superintendent David Fleishman announced Tuesday that he has appointed Elaine Harold as interim principal at Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year.

The Needham Free Public Library will be closed from Saturday, June 30 through Monday, July 9 while replacement flooring is installed on two floors in the building.

Blue Ribbon BBQ is going mobile. Well, almost mobile. The popular West Newton barbecue spot recently announced on their blog that they will be serving up their pit-smoked 'cue off 2nd Avenue in Needham, just over the Newton line, in their new Blue Ribbon BBQ trailer.

Facing concern and questions from Newton parents, the Newton Public School administration last night presented a number of recommendations for updating school employee background checks, including the addition of Sex Offender Registry checks.

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Stolen canoe A couple of paddlers told police Sunday that their canoe was stolen while it was tied off the Charles River at Cutler Park in Newton/Needham. According to reports, the two reporting parties rented the canoe around 3 p.m. Sunday from Charles River Canoe and Kayak and began to head up river toward Needham.

Friends and family of the Rochester man killed after being struck by a pickup truck while walking in Newton, Mass.

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Newton residents and cyclists are encouraged to attend a June 4 meeting to offer their comments on a new Newton Bicycle Network Plan.A The plan, which is available on the city's website , looks to create a more bicycle-friendly and bicycle-safe community.

Police have responded to thA Mount Ida College campus this morning after an armed robbery was reported at the bookstore in Carlson Hall.A According to scanner reports, the robbery happened around 9 a.m. and the witness did not report seeing an actual gun, but indicated that the suspect motioned he had a weapon around his waist.A Scanner reports ... (more)

For many of us, the parks, bridges, and intersections we pass every day are simply that: ordinary places that make up our community.

Massachusetts State Police say an investigation into the crash early Sunday morning in Newton, Mass., that killed a Rochester man, could take upwards of four weeks to complete.

After 12 weeks of winners, our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice 2012 is going on summer hiatus.A Since we started a few months ago, our readers have voted and voiced their opinion to select some of the best businesses and services in Newton, including: Newton's best sandwich Newton's best pre-school/day care Newton's best family restaurant Newton's ... (more)

A Rochester resident died after being struck by a pickup truck early this morning.

In case you missed some great events from last weekend, Newton Patch featured photo galleries from both the Mayor's Hoops for Troops event and the annual Newton Memorial Day Parade .

A 22-year-old Rochester, N.H. man was struck and killed in Newton early this morning, according to a statement from the Massachusetts State Police Department.