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The Newton Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) met on Wednesday to hold its third hearing on a proposal for a 234-unit residential development on a 2.7-acre lot on Crafts Street in Nonantum.  The applicant, Wood Partners, presented the updated model design, which was rejected at its last hearing, in hopes of acquiring a comprehensive permit for construction. Both board members and … [Read more...] about Proposed Crafts Street Development Continues To Face Pushback From Zoning Board and Residents

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Newton’s Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership met on Tuesday, urging the city to prioritize studying and strengthening its existing affordable housing programs before pursuing major policy initiatives, specifically highlighting the importance of building community support within affordable housing initiatives. “But another part of family housing and also getting support for … [Read more...] about Newton Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership Recommends Further Support for Housing Initiatives

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Scholars and students gathered in the Murray Room Friday for an all-day symposium honoring the late Ken Kersch.  “He was an extraordinary colleague, scholar, and mentor,” said Jonathan Laurence, current director of the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy. Kersch, a former professor of political science and former director of the Clough Center, died in … [Read more...] about BC Community Honors Intellectual Legacy of Late Ken Kersch

Perchance the Band is one of the most popular student ensembles at Boston College, and the first group to perform on Live From The Newsroom presented by Music Go Round Boston: a live performance show in which The Heights’ office will be the backdrop for short sets from some of the most talented musicians on campus. After the students who made up Caltha—one of two bands that … [Read more...] about Perchance Is Emerging as One of BC’s Most Exciting Student Bands

Boston College men’s hockey headed into its overtime period against No. 10 UConn having technically already won the weekend. With its 5–2 home win on Friday night, the Eagles were sure to emerge from the series with more Hockey East points than the Huskies, regardless of what happened in Saturday afternoon’s extra period.  Knowing that alone wasn’t enough for the Eagles, … [Read more...] about No. 12 BC Knocks Off No. 10 UConn in OT, Sweeps Weekend Versus Huskies

★★★☆☆ America’s Next Top Model was a cultural sensation in the 2000s, running for 24 seasons and producing some of reality television’s most memorable moments, many of which are still quoted to this day. But, for all the glitz and glamour, the show’s virality truly came from the judges’ harsh critiques and absurd, sometimes dangerous challenges.  Reality Check: Inside America’s … [Read more...] about The Toxic Truth Behind ‘America’s Next Top Model’