Elevated bike lanes ignite Needham Street debate

Today in Newton

• Elevated bike lanes on Needham Street divide residents. NBC Boston reports the $34 million elevated bike lane project on Needham Street has split public opinion, with some residents questioning the design. Newton Patch also covered the debate this week.NBC Boston
• Newton seeks school crossing guards. The City of Newton is hiring school crossing guards to help students safely cross streets near schools this fall. Interested residents can apply through the city's job listings.City of Newton
• Nursing home earns deficiency-free state survey. German Centre Home, a Newton skilled nursing residence, passed a Massachusetts Department of Public Health survey with no deficiencies for the second year in a row, Newton Patch reports.Newton Patch
• Newton South field hockey takes on Acton-Boxborough. Newton South's junior varsity field hockey team faced Acton-Boxborough in a non-conference matchup Wednesday, according to MaxPreps game coverage.MaxPreps

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