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Land Use Committee Considers Increased Housing Density Proposals

Nikita Osadchiy • October 27, 2024
Newton's Land Use Committee approved proposal for three single-family dwellings and postponed a proposal to build four dwellings on Tuesday.
Between 2017 and 2022, the primary motivation for demolishing older homes was to increase the square footage.

Torn-Down Newton Homes Tend to be Replaced With Bigger Ones, Says Zoning Committee

Nikita Osadchiy • October 15, 2024
A study showed that most Newton houses that are torn down are replaced with larger ones. Newton city councilors said that's harmful.
The winner of this race will replace Rep. Kay Khan, who has held office since 1995.(Images Courtesy of Amy Sangiolo and Steve Yanovsky)

Sangiolo and Yanovsky Discuss Housing, Transportation, and More at Debate

Genevieve Morrison • October 2, 2024
Amy Mah Sangiolo and Vlad “Steve” Yanovsky, candidates for the 11th Middlesex district representative seat, faced off in a debate Tuesday.
Fuller said that the city will not be relying on free cash as a main revenue source this fiscal year. (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Newton Housing Partnership Updates Members on Collaboration with Local Nonprofits

Sarah Vergura • September 26, 2024
Newton Housing Partnership evaluated programs and updated members on projects going on in the city in its monthly meeting on Tuesday night. 
Both discussed appeals were denied (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Residents Discuss Proposed Affordable Housing Development in Nonantum

Sophie Compston • February 2, 2024
Tensions were high as Boylston Properties presented a proposed housing development on 78 Crafts Street to Nonantum residents Wednesday night. 
(Parker Leaf / Heights Editor)

Boston College: The School for Sisyphus

Pat Connell • November 6, 2023
It’s that time of year again. No, it’s not time to go apple picking, carve a pumpkin, or even be thankful for our friends and family. In many ways, we’ve skipped past that. Instead, Boston College students went straight to spending our time talking about housing plans for next year.
The council is nearing a final vote on the zoning plan, which will occur by the end of the calendar year. (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Engine 6 Newton Housing Advocates Works Toward Increasing Housing Affordability in the City

Celia Hood and Maria Beatriz Saldanha • November 5, 2023
Engine 6 Newton Housing Advocates has dedicated itself to increasing accessibility to affordable, inclusive housing in Newton.
Purchasing Mount Alvernia Would Provide BC With an Opportunity To Expand

Purchasing Mount Alvernia Would Provide BC With an Opportunity To Expand

The Heights Editorial Board • April 23, 2023
The closure of Mount Alvernia High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Newton, provides Boston College with a rare opportunity to buy new land. The University should pursue this purchase to support its students, faculty, and any future expansion endeavors.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 16

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 16

Opinions • April 16, 2023
With the first glimpse of summer at the end of last week, Boston College students emerged from their dorm rooms and flooded the quads.
(Paige Stein / Heights Editor)

I’m the Only Girl on a Male Floor: My Experience Navigating BC Housing as a Transgender Woman

Anonymous • April 14, 2023
Due to recent anti-trans laws and anti-trans rhetoric, I feel obligated to share on behalf of the transgender community a sliver of what I go through on campus and the lack of support BC’s queer community receives from the University.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of March 19

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of March 19

Opinions • March 19, 2023
It’s that time of year already. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and BC students are starting to pack the Quad.
(Paige Stein / Heights Editor)

Your Housing Appeal Update: With Love, ResLife

Emma Caulfield • March 19, 2023
Living off campus in just my second year at BC feels undoubtedly negative to me. It’s difficult to find positives when you are as blatantly rejected as I was.
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