Newton's Mid-Week Review: Cherished Newton Coach Dies; Car Breaks; Historic Preservation Expert

Nahanton Street Back Open, Say PoliceA tree blocked the road for nearly three hours.

Have Coffee, Learn About Newton Country Day SchoolIt’s the first of two coffee times for parents of prospective students.

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

Three Minutes on a Park Bench with Historic Preservation expert Ward Hamilton

Hamilton shares some tips with Patch on the business and on the home preservation in New England.

West Nile Death, Bomb Squad Evacuates High School, Fatal Wreck, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, watch the heartwarming video of a wheelchair-bound boy scoring a touchdown that made ESPN’s Sportscenter.

It’s Banned Books Week at the Newton Free Library

Visit the library to see the list of books available.

Nearly 70 Newton Students Excel in Russian School of Mathematics Competition

Congrats to these Newton students.

Massachusetts Ranked Best State for Teachers

Educators in the commonwealth make the 5th highest average salaries in the country, and generally work in quality schools, a study shows.CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff) Sep 29, 20150Patch LocalStre

Tragic, Fiery Wreck, Attempted Carjacking, Wild, Allegedly Drunken Ride: MA Patch Today

Plus, the Halloween Capital of the world kicks off the witching season, and a Mass. man dies in the Maine surf.

Newton Police: Man Chases Bike Thieves; Numerous Car Breaks; Whole Foods Shoplifting

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

Alexander ‘Sam’ Proia, Cherished Newton Coach, Waltham Resident, Passed Away

Services are on Wednesday. Proia served in WWII, was a member of the Waltham Lions Club and a cherished Newton coach.

These Houses Sold Recently in Newton

Take a look at what sold recently in Newton.

Newton Free Library

Newton’s own Roxanne participated in the American Library Association’s Virtual Read Out for Banned Books Week. Check it out!

Governor Announces Series of DCF Reforms

On the heels of high-profile failures like the Baby Doe case, Gov. Charlie Baker vowed to “keep kids safe.”

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