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Italian flag-colored lines will return to Adams Street, Laredo announces

Mayor Marc Laredo announced on Thursday night that he and DPW Commissioner Shawna Sullivan and Transportation Director Ned Codd “found a path forward” in the curious conundrum that pitted interpretation of state law against a 90-year tradition.

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Economic Development Committee discusses prioritizing public engagement

By Julia Woodbury|2026-03-12T19:46:45-04:00March 12, 2026|City Hall, The Heights, Top|

Snapshots: International Women’s Day and Holi Celebration 2026

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-13T10:15:49-04:00March 12, 2026|Culture, Top|

Union Church group adds voice to Burlington ICE detention center protests

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-12T16:57:27-04:00March 12, 2026|Culture, Top|

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-12T23:31:22-04:00March 12, 2026|Culture, Top|

Column: Tests tell us what students don’t know, not what they can learn

By Tom Fabian|2026-03-12T09:30:44-04:00March 12, 2026|Columns, Schools, Top|

Eyes on ‘Thrive’: Nolin requests $317 million for FY2027

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-10T16:41:52-04:00March 9, 2026|Schools, Top|

City Hall

City Council passes zoning change for California Street plaza

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-12T20:49:53-04:00March 5, 2026|

Newton Centre Plaza will stand where it is through October

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-13T11:03:05-04:00March 2, 2026|

Community Preservation requests funds for bike parking at public high schools and parks

By Elizabeth Plese|2026-03-12T20:41:51-04:00March 2, 2026|

With a fifth of its members MIA, City Council pushes big items to March

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-01T09:25:02-05:00February 18, 2026|

Schools

Column: Parenting is hard. It’s also meaningful, maddening and deeply human.

By Nanci Ginty Butler|2026-03-05T07:02:16-05:00March 2, 2026|

Newton Community Education rebounds, finding financial footing after years of uncertainty

By Kate Brodkin|2026-03-12T20:42:51-04:00March 1, 2026|

Broken pipes at UMass Boston have students temporarily staying in Newton

By Greta Gaffin|2026-03-12T20:47:18-04:00February 26, 2026|

Culture

Jackson Homestead and Museum reopens with sweeping new exhibit

By Nathan Yarnall|2026-03-13T11:02:07-04:00March 9, 2026|

Durant-Kenrick House has two Revolutionary-era reenactment events to celebrate America’s 250th

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-13T11:02:16-04:00March 9, 2026|

In Brief: A mayoral chat, a post-mayoral position and more

By Bryan McGonigle|2026-03-12T20:50:38-04:00March 5, 2026|

The King in Newton: Longtime Newtonian and educator working on two-part bio (and film) about Elvis

By Matthew Robinson|2026-03-12T20:48:57-04:00March 4, 2026|

Columnists

Column: Whose Bible at the border?

By The Rev. Dr. Eric C. Jackson|2026-03-13T11:02:37-04:00March 9, 2026|

Column: Uncovering a legacy of determination

By Marian Leah Knapp|2026-03-13T11:02:54-04:00March 5, 2026|

Column: Parenting is hard. It’s also meaningful, maddening and deeply human.

By Nanci Ginty Butler|2026-03-05T07:02:16-05:00March 2, 2026|

Sports

After first state championship win since 1972, Newton North gymnasts ready for New England meet

By Celine Hijazi|2026-03-12T20:50:21-04:00March 9, 2026|

Snapshots: North’s playoff run cut short with loss to Westford Academy

By Burt Granofsky|2026-03-12T20:46:34-04:00March 1, 2026|

Scoreboard

Boys Varsity Basketball:
2/18: Plymouth South 60, Lions 46
2/26: Springfield Central 65, Tigers 53

Girls Varsity Basketball:
2/16: Lions 64, Bedford 50
2/27: Westford Academy 64, Tigers 50

Boys Varsity Hockey:
2/18: Lions 3, Dedham 2
2/18: Waltham 10, Tigers 2

Girls Varsity Hockey:
2/18: Melrose 2, Tigers 1
2/25: Medfield 3, Lions 1

Letters & Guest Essays

Letter to the Editor: Auchincloss should give Palantir donations away

Guest Contributor2026-03-09T16:44:44-04:00March 9, 2026|

Letter to the Editor: Book highlights five extraordinary Newton women

Guest Contributor2026-03-05T22:34:58-05:00March 5, 2026|

Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Newton, for donation of household goods

Guest Contributor2026-03-02T21:27:18-05:00March 2, 2026|

Letter to the Editor: Mayor, City Council have self-serving priorities

Bryan McGonigle2026-02-19T19:27:43-05:00February 19, 2026|

Guest Essay: New facade buildout rule will have major consequences

Guest Contributor2026-02-05T17:45:45-05:00February 5, 2026|

Guest Essay: An open letter from the NTA to Newton’s newly elected officials

Guest Contributor2026-01-23T10:56:31-05:00January 22, 2026|

Italian flag-colored lines will return to Adams Street, Laredo announces

Economic Development Committee discusses prioritizing public engagement

Snapshots: International Women’s Day and Holi Celebration 2026

Union Church group adds voice to Burlington ICE detention center protests

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

Column: Tests tell us what students don’t know, not what they can learn

Eyes on ‘Thrive’: Nolin requests $317 million for FY2027

City Hall

City Council passes zoning change for California Street plaza

Newton Centre Plaza will stand where it is through October

Community Preservation requests funds for bike parking at public high schools and parks

With a fifth of its members MIA, City Council pushes big items to March

Schools

Column: Parenting is hard. It’s also meaningful, maddening and deeply human.

Newton Community Education rebounds, finding financial footing after years of uncertainty

Broken pipes at UMass Boston have students temporarily staying in Newton

Culture

Jackson Homestead and Museum reopens with sweeping new exhibit

Durant-Kenrick House has two Revolutionary-era reenactment events to celebrate America’s 250th

In Brief: A mayoral chat, a post-mayoral position and more

The King in Newton: Longtime Newtonian and educator working on two-part bio (and film) about Elvis

Columnists

Column: Whose Bible at the border?

Column: Uncovering a legacy of determination

Column: Parenting is hard. It’s also meaningful, maddening and deeply human.

Sports

After first state championship win since 1972, Newton North gymnasts ready for New England meet

Snapshots: North’s playoff run cut short with loss to Westford Academy

Scoreboard

Letters & Guest Essays

Upcoming Events

Subscription Series: “The American Dream and the Movies” With Professor Julie Levinson

Tango Mango Weekend Bar and Live Music!

West Newton Cinema Oscars Party

Orli Shaham

A Conversation with Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride

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