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St. Mary of Carmen Society says removing Italian colors was ‘slap in the face’

“These lines are not just paint, they are sacred symbols of Italian-American pride, religious tradition, and community identity.”

Chamber president calls out committee ahead of meeting on office real estate market

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-07-07T22:46:22-04:00July 7, 2025|City Hall, Top|

Former Newton teacher suing NPS for racial, gender discrimination

By Greta Gaffin|2025-07-07T22:49:58-04:00July 7, 2025|Schools, Top|

Letter to the Editor: A solution for Nonantum’s Italian colors

By Guest Contributor|2025-07-07T20:41:28-04:00July 7, 2025|Letters & Opinion, Top, Uncategorized|

Newton Neighbors is collecting school supplies

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-07-07T18:45:04-04:00July 7, 2025|Giving, Top|

Snapshots: Newton July 4 Celebration

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-07-07T23:01:45-04:00July 7, 2025|Culture, Top|

Newton shares a connection to two classic patriotic tunes

By Greta Gaffin|2025-07-05T13:41:24-04:00July 3, 2025|Culture, Top|

Schools

School Committee candidate and educator Mali Brodt hopes to help reshape NPS

By Rayea Jain|2025-07-04T08:52:55-04:00June 30, 2025|Politics, School Feature|

Mali Brodt moved to Newton for the school system. Now she wants to reform it. A mother of three and a longtime educator, Brodt, 46, says her run for the Ward 6 seat on the [...]

Jim Murphy wants to bring educators’ voices to School Committee

By Rayea Jain|2025-07-04T08:53:13-04:00June 30, 2025|

With alarming number of unvaccinated students, Nolin reinstates requirements for NPS

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-07-04T08:53:55-04:00June 26, 2025|

The Lion’s Share: Newton South graduation focuses on the success of showing up

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-06-29T14:34:44-04:00June 12, 2025|

Tiger Pride: Newton North graduation celebrates human connection

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-06-16T20:53:31-04:00June 12, 2025|

Newton schools report success with new cell phone policy

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-06-16T20:55:02-04:00June 2, 2025|

City Hall

Mayor says removal of Italian flag colors from Adams Street was necessary but temporary

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-07-04T08:53:43-04:00June 27, 2025|

City Council proclaims June 18 Autistic Pride Day in Newton

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-06-24T20:16:56-04:00June 16, 2025|

Newton City councilors say they ‘won’t be coerced’ by DHS

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-06-11T23:41:20-04:00June 5, 2025|

On Second Thought: Newton Sustainability Department proposal not sustained in budget process

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-05-29T20:20:50-04:00May 25, 2025|

Culture

Newton sculptor Nancy Schon has gone from ducklings to dissent in the Era of Trump

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-07-04T08:53:21-04:00June 30, 2025|

Snapshots: Newton caps of Pride with Celebration of Queer Culture

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-07-04T08:53:30-04:00June 30, 2025|

Rain Delay: Newton Centre Plaza opening and Chalkfest moved to Sunday

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-07-02T14:06:37-04:00June 26, 2025|

Letters & Opinion

Letter to the Editor: A solution for Nonantum’s Italian colors

Guest Contributor2025-07-07T20:41:28-04:00July 7, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: Clarifying about ‘Portrait of a Learner’

Guest Contributor2025-07-05T13:44:13-04:00July 3, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: City needs financial savvy, not DOGE-esque rhetoric

Guest Contributor2025-06-13T15:48:53-04:00June 9, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: Coverage should reflect shooter’s history of threats

Guest Contributor2025-06-11T11:03:05-04:00June 9, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: Clarifying what ‘automatic enrollment’ means

Guest Contributor2025-06-03T20:39:11-04:00May 28, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: Saddened by Washington murders

Guest Contributor2025-05-22T22:54:21-04:00May 22, 2025|

St. Mary of Carmen Society says removing Italian colors was ‘slap in the face’

“These lines are not just paint, they are sacred symbols of Italian-American pride, religious tradition, and community identity.”

Chamber president calls out committee ahead of meeting on office real estate market

Former Newton teacher suing NPS for racial, gender discrimination

Letter to the Editor: A solution for Nonantum’s Italian colors

Newton Neighbors is collecting school supplies

Snapshots: Newton July 4 Celebration

Newton shares a connection to two classic patriotic tunes

Schools

School Committee candidate and educator Mali Brodt hopes to help reshape NPS

Jim Murphy wants to bring educators’ voices to School Committee

With alarming number of unvaccinated students, Nolin reinstates requirements for NPS

The Lion’s Share: Newton South graduation focuses on the success of showing up

Tiger Pride: Newton North graduation celebrates human connection

Newton schools report success with new cell phone policy

City Hall

Mayor says removal of Italian flag colors from Adams Street was necessary but temporary

City Council proclaims June 18 Autistic Pride Day in Newton

Newton City councilors say they ‘won’t be coerced’ by DHS

On Second Thought: Newton Sustainability Department proposal not sustained in budget process

Culture

Newton sculptor Nancy Schon has gone from ducklings to dissent in the Era of Trump

Snapshots: Newton caps of Pride with Celebration of Queer Culture

Rain Delay: Newton Centre Plaza opening and Chalkfest moved to Sunday

Letters & Opinion

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