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Group determined to save West Newton Cinema

Bryan McGonigle 1 day ago1 day ago

The West Newton Cinema opened in in 1937, offering Boston area families some respite from the turmoil of the times. The cinema has since become a local icon. But now...

Five Things to Do in Newton This Weekend

Bryan McGonigle 3 days ago3 days ago

It’s the first official weekend of fall, and it looks like there’s going to be some rain on Friday and Saturday but then some sun for Sunday, so it won’t...

City presents Village Center Overlay District 3.0 and here’s what’s changed

Bryan McGonigle 3 days ago2 days ago

The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee presented its latest iteration of the Village Center Overlay District re-zoning plan, which they’re calling “VCOD 3.0,” on Tuesday night. The plan comes as...

State board rules NTA convocation boycott was strike action

Bryan McGonigle 4 days ago3 days ago

In a blow to teacher union collective bargaining strategy in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board has ruled that the Newton Teachers Association and its officers engaged in an unlawful...

Newton student group joins teacher contract fight

Bryan McGonigle 4 days ago4 days ago

Newton’s teachers are in a heated contract negotiation. The School Committee is asking for the state to step in. The new superintendent is making demands while trying to quell hostilities....

How Safe Routes to School helps boost bike safety for Newton kids

Bryan McGonigle 5 days ago5 days ago

As city officials explore how to improve bike safety in Newton, one group has been helping to make streets safer for kids for years. Safe Routes to School was launched...

City presents Village Center Overlay District 3.0 and here’s what’s changed

Village Center Overlay District 3.0 public hearing to be Tuesday, Sept. 26

Confused about what updates have been made to the Village Center Overlay District proposal? You’re not alone. And on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., the City Council’s Zoning and...

Candidates debate zoning, green space preservation

Candidates in the upcoming preliminary election for Newton City Council seats representing wards 2 and 6 met at the Allen House Tuesday night to debate issues that impact Newton. And...