Murder-Suicide Shooter Former Cop, Taxes on the Rise, Bomb Threats: Newton's Mid-week Review

NEWTON, MA -- A look back at the week thus far on Newton Patch.

MA Property Taxes: Tax Bills to Rise 4 PercentHow much will property taxes spike in Newton?

Looking to Rent a Place in NewtonLooking to rent in Newton? Start with this list from Zillow.

Former Waltham Cop Shoots Wife, Turns Gun on HimselfOfficials identified the victims and said the “male was the shooter” in the murder-suicide over the weekend in Waltham.

Massachusetts Winter Storm On Its Way?Snow - lots of it - could be in store for the whole Northeast if a weekend storm realizes its full potential.

More Threats Reported Across Several MA Schools: UPDATEDThreats have once again been reported across several schools in the state for the second time in a week.

JCC All Camps Fairs In Newton

Meet the day, overnight and specialty (arts, sports, technology, science) camp directors and register for Summer 2016 at the JCC.

Buying Sex In MA: ‘As Easy As Shopping for Shoes’

William James College, RIA House, is sharing its findings on a study of the online commercial sex market in Massachusetts.

UDPATE: Bomb Threat at Newton School, Among Several Reported

A bomb threat called in to Newton North High was one of several in Massachusetts Tuesday morning.

These Houses Sold Recently in Newton

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

Wind Advisory for All of Massachusetts Until Tuesday Night

The National Weather Service has issued the advisory in advance of 20-30 mph winds and gusts up to 50 mph throughout the day Tuesday.

Homeowners: Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Below-Freezing Weather

Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing and cracking -- and what to do if they’re already frozen.

MA Gas Prices Are the Lowest in More Than a Decade

The last time prices were this low was in the middle of August in 2004. See where the cheapest gas is in Newton.

Man Swiped 2 Bottles of Hennessy, Tires Slashed, Theft at Hospital: Newton Police

The following are excerpts from the Newton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

UPDATED: Apparent Murder-Suicide Involved Former Waltham Cop, Say Reports

Co-workers and neighbors say Kevin O’Connor worked at Fiorella’s in Newton, and was a former Waltham officer.

Seeking a Bank Robber, Chipotle Closes for Training, Hoverboards Banned: The Week in Newton

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