New Chief, Leafblower Thief, Restaurant Grades, More: The Week in Newton

Bon Me Joins the Newton-Needham Chamber

The chamber welcomes Bon Me Foods to the town.

Newton Woman Gets Coaches Award at Waltham School

Chapel Hill-Chauncy School recently presented its athletics awards.

3rd Grade Knife Threat, Strangling Charge, ‘Unruly’ Plane Passenger Held, and More: Nearby News

Plus, another body is found in Massachusetts and watch David Ortiz’ emotional video confirming his pending retirement.

UPDATE: Doug Flutie’s Parents Die on Same Day

The football superstar lost both of his parents on Wednesday, both to heart attacks.

Worker Allegedly Runs Off With $2,000 Leaf Blower; Fight Leads to OUI Charge: Newton Police

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

Newton Among State’s 10 Richest CommunitiesNewton’s median household income is $119,148, according to a new report.

Newton Plans Annual Holiday Lighting CeremonyJoin together with the community for the annual event.

Newton Celebrates Re-Opening of Waban Hill ReservoirJoin in the celebration of the city taking ownership of the Waban Hill Reservoir.

Newton Resident Stars in BCT’s ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’-- Newly enhanced production to be performed at the Calderwood Pavilion December 5 – 20.

The Latest and Greatest Jobs Near Newton

BJ’s, Avalon Bay, the Needham Public Schools, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Nigel Frank International are among the many companies hiring.

Toddler Kidnapped, 3rd Grade Knife Threat, Neighborhood Manhunt, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, a woman is arrested after trying to open an exit door mid-flight, and a ‘Pastafarian’ wears a spaghetti strainer in her license photo.

Unique Gifts, Local Artisans: Start Your Holiday Shopping

The annual craft fair returns to Newton.

Find Open Houses in Newton This Weekend

Start with this list from Zillow.

Newton Needham Chamber Welcomes New Member

Long Knight, PC, focuses on business, probate estate, criminal and family law, as well as civil cases and estate planning.lcomes New Member

The Law Office of Alina Zilberberg is the newest addition to the Chamber’s growing membership.

Newton Weather: Rainy Bookends for a Sunny Saturday

The weekend calls for showers, clouds but a sunny Saturday.

Teen Killed in Israel, School Bomb Threat, Vinyard Murder, and More: Nearby News

Plus, watch protesters outside Donald Trump’s speech in Massachusetts, and learn what you need to know to travel for Thanksgiving.

Newton Man Indicted on Indecent Assault Charges by Grand JuryA Newton man faces indecent assault charges.

Find Rentals in NewtonLooking in Newton? Start with this list from Zillow.

Waltham Clues Part of Nearly 40-Year-Old Murder in BaltimoreThis unsolved murder of a young girl in Baltimore has evidence that includes a seed bag sold in Massachusetts.

Passenger Restrained Mid-flight, Teen Murder Trial, Cold Murder Case, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a local TV sports journalist is found dead, IKEA workers strike, and hundreds attend a road rage victim’s funeral.

State Votes To Create New Test: Hybrid of PARCC and MCAS

The Massachusetts Board of Education voted 8-3 to create the new test today, Nov. 17.

Multiple Bomb Threats, Local Paris Victim, Syrian Refugees, and More: Nearby News

Plus, dozens are charged in an illegal gambling ring, and watch as a plane full of passengers erupt in spontaneous cheers.

These Houses Sold in Newton

These houses sold, and for this much, recently in Newton.

Massachusetts Won’t Welcome Syrian Refugees

Gov. Charlie Baker joined several other governors in announcing they are holding off on allowing the refugees in.via 2 Likes Yesterday

Newton Picks New Police Chief

The mayor announced today Newton’s new chief of police, who will replace the retiring current chief.

Chestnut Hill Family Raising Puppy for Canine Companions for Independence

Puppy Fritzy will make an amazing difference in the life of a person with disabilities

President Obama Orders American Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor of Paris Victims

“Friday’s terror attacks were not just an attack on Paris; they were an attack on all humanity and the universal values we share...”

Black Friday Deals Not Improving? Who’s Got the Best?

WalletHub analyzed major retail chains and its Black Friday deals; many, they say, are repeats. Who’s got the most unique deals?

Law Enforcement Continues to Monitor State in Wake of Paris Attacks

Comprehensive, multi-layered security at Logan Airport, as well as high visibility patrols in place near critical infrastructure sites.

Quincy Beats Newton North in Girls Soccer Finals

They made it to the final game, but Quincy ended up victorious.

Bob Lobel Says Club is Discriminatory; Thieves Take Leather Pants; The Week in Newton

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

Working With Animals: 20 Jobs Near Newton

Looking for a job where you’re around animals all day? We’ve found some for you.

Road Rage Death, Bodies Found, Hitman Conviction, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, a giant sea turtle dies off Massachusetts, angering scientists, and a dog is recovering after spending a night in a well.

Newton’s Restaurants Mostly ‘Superior’ and ‘Excellent,’ Says New Rating System

Newton is trying out a new health grade rating system for restaurants. See how they are doing.

OMGPD: Failed Taxi Escape, Cranberry Truck vs Fish Truck, and More

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