The Heights

Newton School Committee Mulls Graduation Policy Without MCAS

Genevieve Morrison • January 29, 2025

The committee discussed a new graduation standard following a ballot initiative that removed the state standardized test as a requirement.

Newton Residents Share Perspectives on the Ballot Questions That Could Change Massachusetts

Genevieve Morrison and Aidan Gravina • October 22, 2024

As Newton voters prepare to cast their ballots on Nov. 5, they are faced with choices that could reshape classrooms and dining rooms.

Climate Justice BC Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot

Grace Christenson • February 11, 2019

This year, the question “Should Boston College withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry?” will appear on the presidential elections ballot for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.

With Newton Ballot Question, Voters Could Opt-Out of Marijuana Establishments

Colleen Martin • September 15, 2018

The Newton City Council voted on Sept. 7 to allow a question on the November ballot that would allow voters to “opt-out” of having recreational marijuana establishments in Newton. The vote to put the question on the ballot was proposed after a group of Newton residents organized to protest the addition of recreational marijuana establishments to the community.

BC Will Not Change Policy on Contraceptives in Response to Sexual Health Referendum

Jack Goldman • February 22, 2018

“We take this position out of respect for our commitments as a Jesuit, Catholic university, and we ask our students to be respectful of these commitments and the code of conduct that governs all BC students," said University Spokesman Jack Dunn in an email.