LeBron's Big Heart, Sneakers; Hedge Fund Scam; Pepe's Opens: The Week in Newton

Newton Police: You’ve Got the Right to File a Complaint on a CopNewton Police issued its annual reminder that citizens have the right to file complaints.

Hillman Homes Owner is New Chamber ChairRachel Hillman was elected the new chair for the Newton-Needham Chamber.

Refugees and Immigrants in Newton: Celebrating Diversity

The mayor is hosting a diversity event that includes the whole community. Meet your neighbors and celebrate the diversity.

Yearbook Flag Pic Controversy, Local Survivor Winner, and More: Nearby News

Plus: ‘Puppy Mill’ Dog on the Mend and Ready for a Home / Kitty Litter Thief in Salem / Pipeline Surveyors Starting Prep Work

Bernice B. Godine JCC Early Learning Center Holds Open House

Limited openings available in January of 2016 at the Bernice B. Godine JCC Early Learning Center located at the Leventhal-Sidman

Family Still Searches for Lily, $100 Reward

Lily the cat went missing in early November. Her family is still looking for her.

Family Reacts After Murder Conviction, Principal Resigns: Nearby News

Plus, Officer-involved Shooting Not a Crime / Driver Pinned Under Car / Chism Back in Court / Thefts, Car Breaks on the Rise

Former Associate Dean at MIT, Son, Sentenced for Hedge Fund Scam

A Newton man and his son, from Brookline, were sentenced to jail for a hedge fund scam.

The Rumor’s Finally True: Pepe’s Opening in Chestnut HillThe wait is over. The world-famous New Haven-style pizza pie is now going to be available to the area.

Music for Food: All-Bach Concert Benefits Newton Food PantriesTop notch musicians put on a Bach program to benefit Newton’s four food pantries.

The Patch Holiday Gift Guide For Wine Lovers (And The People Who Love Them)The Patch Deal Hound has sipped, swirled and picked out the 12 best holiday gifts for the wine-drinker in your life.

Man With Italian Accent, Fedora, Snatches Wallet in TJ Maxx: Newton PoliceThe following are excerpts from the Newton police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

LeBron James Gives Sneaks to Newton Boy at Celtics Game

A Newton athlete was honored during a Celtics game on Tuesday night as a “Hero Among Us.”

Natick’s Casey’s Makes Top 10 Diners in Massachusetts

Big omelets, home fries, meatball grinders, Yankee pot roasts. Where’s the best place to belly up to a diner counter in the Bay State?

Teen Guilty of Murder, Rape; Anti-Semitic Slurs in High School: Patch PM

Plus, drugs are smuggled into jail in a sensitive part of the body / Runaway train operator suspended / Two injured in building collapse

What If Winter Never Comes to Newton?

Winter weather has (so far) been historically warm. Will it ever get cold?

Looking to Rent in Newton?

Here’s a list of the latest rental availability in Newton, courtesy of Zillow.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

The Cardiac Device Clinic at NWH is now open! The clinic, working with MGH, provides services to patients who have received implantable devices that support the heart’s electrical function. The...

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Gas Prices Lowest Since 2009 in MA: Find the Lowest in Newton

Gas prices are down another two cents, making them the lowest since spring of 2009. Where are the lowest in Newton?

$6 Million Roast Beef Heist, Train Hits Pedestrian: Patch PM

Also: Should school nurses carry Narcan? / Accused child rapist / Turkeys attack a mailman / Drugs in a sensitive spot

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• LeBron James Gives Sneaks to Newton Boy at Celtics Game
• Natick’s Casey’s Makes Top 10 Diners in Massachusetts
• Teen Guilty of Murder, Rape; Anti-Semitic Slurs in High School: Patch PM

7-Bedroom Vintage Home Goes For Nearly $3 Million

Take a look at what sold, and for how much, in Newton real estate recently.

Rotary Club of Newton

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Teenage Party Broken Up, One Arrest; Man Shreds Tire, Arrested for OUI :Newton Police

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

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Donates Narcan to City of Newton

Nasal Narcan For Use by School Nurses in Newton Public Schools

Newton-Based Digital Marketing Agency Named a Top 25 B2B Influencer in U.S.

inSegment, a Newton-based digital marketing agency, collects yet another award for its work.

Dense Fog Advisory Until 7 p.m. Monday Night

With this advisory, drivers should be aware visibilities will be one quarter mile or less at times making for dangerous driving conditions.

Adele Adds Boston to 2016 North American Tour Dates For ‘25’ Release

See the full list of tour dates and ticket information.

Can Your Newton Family Host a Fresh Air Kid?

The Fresh Air Fund is looking for host families next summer.

Sick From Chipotle, Road Rage Arrest, More: The Week in Newton

Plus, real estate, jobs, police logs and more. A look back at the week on Newton Patch.

Mini Pet Horse Shot, Bomb Threat, Muslims Threatened, and More: OMGPD

Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.

20 Hot New Jobs Near Newton

Charles River Center, Olympus Surgical Technologies and Constant Contact are among those hiring.

Flag Pic Banned, Tragic Fire, Chipotle Sick List, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, A man who allegedly stole human skeletons heads to court, and a teenager accused of killing his teacher to learn his fate.

Yard Waste Pick-up Continues in Newton

The date is extended through Dec. 18. Two dates for Christmas tree pickups is announced.