5 Things That Happened in Newton This Week (ICYMI)

It's the end of the week and you know it. Maybe you didn't have time to check out the Patch's top stories but now that the weekend is here sit back and catch up. Here are the top 5 (ish) stories we think you'd want to catch up on.

1. Marathon Monday In Newton Brings Out The High Fives - And The Tears A lot of people watching the Marathon (which was Monday) can probably relate to Boston College Junior Chelsea Binnig who said she can't help but tear up on Marathon Monday as she cheers at Mile 21 in Newton.

2. Big Bird + Newton's Heartbreak Hill = Serious Fan Love. This reporter has never seen so many adults asking for pictures with Big Bird.

3. Adidas' 'Surviving' The Boston Marathon Email: Poor Word Choice? Or Duh? Adidas sent out an email congratulating runners on finishing the Boston Marathon. But some said the word choice was a little poor. A couple hours later? Adidas fell on its sword - big time.

4. Mystery Man Breaks Into Netwon Home, Police Search On A man broke into a Grant Avenue home this week while the resident was sleeping there, the man who lived there scared him off by yelling at him and now Newton Police are on the lookout.

5. Another Break-in on Maplewood in Newton? There have been at least two reports of someone breaking into garages on Maplewood Avenue in Newton in the past week, say police

Wow! (Town) House: What $1.28 Million Buys in Newton Ok so you don't really NEED to know about this, but a little window shopping never hurt anyone. This brand new town house was built this year, so definitely no ghosts, a major plus.

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