Chipotle Re-Opens, Woman Scammed Out of Nearly $5,000: The Week in Newton

Boston-Area Chipotle Can Re-Open on Thursday

Dozens from Boston College were sickened after eating there earlier in December. A manager was fired for allowing a sick employee to work.

Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Monday Night through TuesdayThe season’s first Winter Weather Advisory has been issued, snow is in the forecast and Tuesday’s commute is going to be treacherous.

Newton Home of the Week: Magnificent 7-Bedroom for $3,850,000This home on Otis has a state-of-the-art kitchen and marble bathrooms.

Sailing to Death, Baltimore Burning, Arsenic In Wine: Top Patch Stories Of 2015Patch looks back at the local reporting that captivated readers in 2015.

Larceny from Whole Foods, AT&T; Car Vandalism: Newton PoliceThe following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

20 New Jobs Near Newton

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Robert Half, Tetra Tech and Verizon are among the many companies hiring in the area.

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Gets Grant from AG

The attorney general awarded $250,000 in grant funding to five domestic violence and sexual assault prevention organizations.

Arrest for OUI, Bloomingdales Larceny: Newton Police

The following are excepts from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Teen Murderer, Bella Bond’s Mom Indicted, Huge Cocaine Seizure, and More:

Plus, after record-setting warmth, winter returns with a vengeance this week, and strangers help reunite a Marine with his family.

Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Featured in Calendar

K-9 Mik is one of 12 dogs featured in 2016 Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog calendar.

Massachusetts Population Increasing Faster Than Rest of Northeast

The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates, showing growth in the state, and an ‘attractor of immigrants.’

Party Bus Stabbing, Chipotle Sickness, Puppy Reunion, Airport Breastfeeding: Newton’s 2015 Year-in-Review What were the most clicked-on stories on Newton Patch in 2015?

Find Rentals in NewtonLooking to rent in the Newton area? Here’s the latest list from Zillow.

Accused Child Killer Freed, Marathon Bomber Accomplice, and More: Nearby News

Plus, another arrest is made after a robbery at a Massachusetts armory, and check out some of the strangest animal stories of the year.

12 Holiday Scams to Guard Against: Christmas 2015

Watch out for fake charities, online efforts to steal your personal and banking information, and gift card scams, warn experts.

Tudor on Alderwood for $1.1 Mil. Among Sold Properties in Newton

Check out what sold, and for how much, in Newton recently.

Marine, Family Reunite; Mother Wanted for Kidnapping, and More: Nearby News

Plus, the body of a missing woman is found, a new school faces a huge environmental bill, and a threat closes schools in nearby Nashua.

Woman Returns Home to Hear Burglar Fleeing Out the Back Door: Newton Police

The following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Woman Withdraws $4,900 to Give to Intimidating Man from ‘IRS’: Newton Police

Plus, break-in and fraud. The following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Looking for a Part-Time Job Near Newton?

This week, we point you in the direction of part-time positions in the area