# helping others (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover helping others. Page: Feed: --- ## [Gibbons: Supporting re-election of John Lawn](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/gibbons-supporting-re-election-of-john-lawn/) _2026-08-26 · Letters to the Editor · Fig City News_ I recently read Alison Leary's response to a Ballotpedia question asking, "What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?" Her answer was: "Honesty, Accountability, Empathy, and Commitment." I wholeheartedly agree. Those are precisely the qualities I have seen consistently demonstrated by the candidate receiving my vote on… ## [Money behind the Sept. 1 primary campaigns](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/the-money-behind-the-sept-1-primary-campaigns/) _2026-08-26 · Jack Prior · Fig City News_ Newton voters face up to five contested Democratic primaries on September 1, and campaign finance filings show five very different money races: U.S. Senate, Representative in Congress (4th District), Governor’s Council, Middlesex District Attorney, and, for voters in parts of Wards 1 and 3, State Representative (10th Middlesex). (See Fig… ## [Opus Newton marks first year with full occupancy, focus on middle-income senior living](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/opus-newton-marks-first-year-with-full-occupancy-focus-on-middle-income-senior-living/) _2026-08-26 · Annalise Vito · Fig City News_ A year after its first residents moved into Opus Newton, the senior living community on Winchester Street is fully occupied, with its creators pointing to the project as a potential model for addressing two increasingly pressing issues: the lack of housing options for middle-income older adults and the need to… ## [Cooper: Endorsing Alison Leary for State Representative](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/cooper-endorsing-alison-leary-for-state-representative/) _2026-08-25 · Letters to the Editor · Fig City News_ I urge voters to cast their vote for Alison Leary for State Representative in the 10th Middlesex District. As a Newton City Councilor Alison has been one of our most impactful leaders and has demonstrated a solid commitment to Newton’s Climate goals. Alison will also be the best leader to… ## [Fig City launches business events calendar](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/fig-city-launches-business-events-calendar/) _2026-08-24 · FCN · Fig City News_ Complementing Fig City’s Community Calendar (for nonprofits’ local programs and events) and Local Government Calendar (for the City’s official meetings for the week), the recently launched Fig City Business Events Calendar displays public events hosted by local businesses. Initial participating businesses displaying special events include Hummingbird Books, Newtonville Books, and… ## [Newton Schools history, Part 16: Advanced Challenge and Raising Black Achievement](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/newton-schools-history-part-16-academic-challenge-and-raising-black-achievement/) _2026-08-24 · Lucia Dolan · Fig City News_ In September of 1982, Superintendent John Strand listed his priorities, beginning with: Reverse Trend towards Private School Enrollment. Plan for Grade 7-8 Schools. Plan for Grade 9 at Newton North High School. Evaluation of Programs for the Gifted and Talented (K-6). Evaluation of Basic Skills Instruction ## [What’s Up in Newton – Week of 8/23/2026 \[UPDATED\]](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/whats-up-in-newton-week-of-8-23-2026/) _2026-08-23 · FCN · Fig City News_ Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not meeting this week. Land Use will meet Tuesday on four special permit requests: Public Safety & Transportation will meet Wednesday to continue its discussion of changes to the City's Overnight Parking Ban, including a draft disability exception ordinance and a straw… ## [City Council Meetings – Week of 8/23/2026](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/city-council-meetings-week-of-8-23-2026/) _2026-08-23 · FCN · Fig City News_ City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Land Use Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 25 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Public Safety & Transportation Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room… ## [School Committee Meetings – Week of 8/23/2026 \[UPDATED\]](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/school-committee-meetings-week-of-8-23-2026/) _2026-08-23 · FCN · Fig City News_ School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, August 27 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Ed. Note: We updated this post to add the August 27 meeting of the School Committee. ## [Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 8/23/2026](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/board-and-commission-meetings-week-of-8-23-2026/) _2026-08-23 · FCN · Fig City News_ Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (20 Hartford Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 24 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) on Tuesday, August 25 at 9AM. The agenda includes: Council on Aging will meet in person… ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UId2MqyIIHdT) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Development Review Team Meetings – Week of 8/23/2026](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/development-review-team-meetings-week-of-8-23-2026/) _2026-08-23 · FCN · Fig City News_ Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposals (see DRT Snapshot): ## [No reports this week](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/no-reports-this-week-3/) _2026-08-22 · FCN · Fig City News_ No reports of City Council committee meetings were published last week. Earlier reports are available by clicking Meeting Reports under Government menu tab on FigCityNews.com. ## [Rosero: At doors in Newton, no one is asking to pay elected officials more](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/rosero-at-doors-in-newton-no-one-is-asking-to-pay-elected-officials-more/) _2026-08-21 · Letters to the Editor · Fig City News_ I didn't know our 24 City Councilors and 8 School Committee members receive a yearly stipend plus healthcare benefits until I learned a commission appointed by City Council President Oliver may recommend higher, full-time salaries, alongside leadership pay bumps. As a Newton resident who canvassed as a volunteer for local… ## [Public Hearing: FY26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), Sept. 8](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/public-hearing-fy26-consolidated-annual-performance-and-evaluation-report-caper-sept-8/) _2026-08-21 · FCN · Fig City News_ Newton Planning and Development Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning & Development Board will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 205 and virtually via Zoom. To participate in this meeting virtually, visit https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/86570033029 or dial +16469313860,,86570033029#. The City of Newton and… ## [Dry summer increases wildfire risk in Newton’s wooded areas](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/dry-summer-increases-wildfire-risk-in-newtons-wooded-areas/) _2026-08-18 · James Garrett · Fig City News_ As smoke from Canadian wildfires filled the skies of Newton, some residents considered a frightening possibility: What if a wildfire broke out in Newton? With 2026 being Middlesex County’s ninth driest year to date, concerns about possible wildfires in one of the many woods of Newton are not unwarranted. Richard… ## [Newton North’s Maddie Ngo is “Mass. Public School Female Wrestler of the Year”](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/newton-norths-maddie-ngo-is-massachusetts-public-school-female-wrestler-of-the-year/) _2026-08-18 · Clara Borus · Fig City News_ Maddie Ngo didn't start wrestling until her sophomore year at Newton North HS. Two years later, she was a varsity captain, had won State and New England championships, and was named Massachusetts Public School Female Wrestler of the Year. Now, Ngo is making Newton North history as the school's first… ## [Seth Moulton talks housing and transit with young voters in Newton](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/seth-moulton-talks-housing-and-transit-with-young-voters-in-newton/) _2026-08-18 · Annalise Vito · Fig City News_ U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton met with young voters at Johnny’s Luncheonette in Newton Tuesday, August 18, to discuss housing affordability, transportation, reproductive rights and other issues as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Moulton, who is challenging longtime U.S. Senator Ed Markey in the September 1 Democratic… ## [What opened, what closed, and what’s next among Newton’s places to eat](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/what-opened-what-closed-and-whats-next-among-newtons-places-to-eat/) _2026-08-18 · Jack Prior · Fig City News_ Newton’s food scene has continued to evolve since our last summary, with at least 12 openings and reopenings against nine closings. Nine of those 12 are one-of-a-kind, local businesses. Overall, 62% of Newton’s 187 places to eat are independently owned, with an additional 14% being local chains and 24% regional… ## [Welcome to Newton: Event for newcomers, Aug. 19](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/welcome-to-newton-event-for-newcomers-aug-19/) _2026-08-18 · FCN · Fig City News_ The City of Newton is hosting an in-person “Welcome to Newton” event on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the City Hall War Memorial from 5:30PM-7PM. Everyone who is new to the city, or still feels new to Newton, is invited. Kids are welcome! It’s a chance to meet neighbors, learn about… ## [Riverside project could get new developers, senior housing, and fewer apartments](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/riverside-project-could-get-new-developers-senior-housing-and-fewer-apartments/) _2026-08-18 · Annalise Vito · Fig City News_ Mark Development is proposing a new development partnership and a series of changes to its Riverside project, including converting one of the planned residential buildings to senior housing, reducing the project’s overall number of apartments, and shortening the height of its main parking garage. The changes were presented August 6… ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pqIcBhLgdqZZ) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Results of “Newton Thrive” – Fuller Administration’s financial coaching and assistance program](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/results-of-newton-thrive-fuller-administrations-financial-coaching-and-assistance-program/) _2026-08-17 · Theo Younkin · Fig City News_ In February 2023, then-Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that the City of Newton would be partnering with Boston-based nonprofit EMPath to implement a financial coaching and assistance program, targeting lower-income residents disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the City received $63.5 million in one-time funds through the American Rescue Plan… ## [RESET DATE EVERY WEEK: Announcements intro](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/announcements-intro/) _2026-08-17 · FCN · Fig City News_ Fig City‘s weekly newsletter of Community Announcements shows only the soonest 25 upcoming events. We have many more events online. All current announcements are on the web — and in the Fig City Community Calendar. Send announcements to info@figcitynews.com. Yes, it’s important to support your community newspaper — one-time or monthly. ## [Sharing traditions at Newton’s sixth annual India Day Celebration](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/sharing-traditions-at-newtons-sixth-annual-india-day-celebration/) _2026-08-17 · Julie M. Cohen · Fig City News_ Dancers clad in brightly colored, glittering clothing captivated the crowd on August 16, during Newton's sixth annual India Day Celebration, outside the Hyde Community Center. "It's really nice for \[my children\] to get exposed to their culture," said Ashita Gurnani, whose five-year-old son Ved Ballaney waited patiently as his face… ## [What’s Up in Newton – Week of 8/16/2026](https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/whats-up-in-newton-week-of-8-16-2026/) _2026-08-17 · FCN · Fig City News_ Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning will meet Monday regarding: Public Facilities will meet Wednesday regarding: School Committee School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Boards and Commissions Newton Cultural Council Reception Committee will meet Monday to…