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Father and son are focus of exhibit at Brockton Library
Brockton Public Library will host an exhibition of work by Boston artist Ibrahim Ali-Salaam centered on his series of paintings called “Beautiful Little Monster.”
Historic Newton’s two museums are welcoming visitors this summer
After a one-year closure, Historic Newton’s two museums, the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds, reopened to visitors June 16.
Great white shark sighted off Nauset Beach in Orleans, town reports
A great white shark was spotted Thursday morning off the coast of Nauset Beach in Orleans, according to the town and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.
As rat sightings rise in Newton, officials stress prevention
“You don’t want to make your house and your yard attractive to them,” said Linda Walsh, deputy commissioner of the Newton’s Health and Human Services Department.
Buses seen as key part of Newton’s climate action plan
During a recent Newton Public Safety and Transportation Committee meeting, councilors discussed the feasibility of transitioning to hybrid or electric transportation for the city.
Newton to hold Sept. 14 primary for three-way race for mayor
Newton will hold a citywide Sept. 14 primary to winnow down a three-way race for the next mayor ahead of the city’s municipal election in November.
Clean out your closet for a ‘Pop the Trunk’ clothing drive in Newton
The Rotary Club of Newton has kicked off a partnership with Helpsy, the largest clothing collection company in the Northeast.
THE INFORMER
Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s artist in residence, and an exhibit of robots
Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell has named Malika Oyetimein as the company’s artist in residence for the 2021-2022 season.