Newton's Mid-Week Review: City Funds Pensions; House Burglaries; BC Grads Top Earners

Newton Will Fully Fund Pension Obligations by 2029Mayor Setti Warren announced that the city plans to fully fund obligations, with third party validation on strategies.

Newton Resident Back from Intense Project in LondonThis WPI student completed his hands-on research project in London.

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

Morning Star Sangha: A Zen Buddhist Meditation Group in Newton, MAAnnouncing Morning Star Sangha! Practice meditation and mindfulness, and receive personalized instruction from a Senior Dharma teacher.

Massachusetts is Among the Least Obese States

Residents are relatively healthy — weight-wise, anyway — well below the national obesity average. Find out which states are fattest.

West Suburban YMCA To Host 5K and Family Fun Day

The event will be held on Sunday, October 4th, from 8:45 AM to 4 PM.

Newton Needham Chamber Welcomes New Member

The Needham Children’s Center is the newest member of the Chamber.

Teen Stabbed to Death, Attempted Murder of Cop, Cat Killed With Arrow, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, watch the dramatic outburst during the arraignment of “Baby Doe’s” accused killer.

Newton Mustangs Youth Football and Cheer

Lookin’ good with our new practice jerseys! Thanks to McGee Chevrolet!

Heating Prices Set to Drop for Winter

Eversource and National Grid applied for a lower rate for natural gas service to Massachusetts residents.

New England School of Acupuncture

Space still available for this weekend’s Kampo training with international instructor Nigel Dawes, MAc., LAc! Full details can be found on our website:http://nesa.edu/calendar/event/1362

Massachusetts Students Scores Better on MCAS Than PARCC in 2015

Preliminary PARCC results highlight challenges; MCAS results improve in most areas. State will take vote in November on PARCC.

Alleged Baby Doe Killer and Mom Arraigned, Fatal Stabbing, Car Drags Child, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a local teacher says she was fired for refusing to separate black students, a cop is nearly run over, and a kid is nearly abducted.

10 From Newton Head to Boston’s Commonwealth School

Several students headed to this independent co-ed day school in the Back Bay.

Newton Police: Stolen Motorcycle; House Burglaries

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

Celebrate: Belmont Gallery of Art 10 Year Anniversary

September 24 to October 31, 2015 * Gala Reception – October 16, 2015

6-Bedroom With 4 Fireplaces Sold for More Than $1.5 Million in Newton

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

Boston College Grads Among Top Earners from Mass. Colleges

The U.S. Department of Education lists the top colleges and universities in terms of salary earned by graduates.