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Ward/Underwood public hearing shows community connection to neighborhood schools

The Ward and Underwood elementary schools are each more than 100 years old and in need of repairs. And they’re both dealing with low enrollment, impacting the amount of programming and extracurriculars available in them.

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Like Family: Inside Eddie’s 26 years in Newton

By Rebecca MacKinnon|2025-11-14T14:49:47-05:00November 13, 2025|Business, The Heights, Top|

Guest Essay: A sculptor’s plea for love over hate

By Guest Contributor|2025-11-13T21:50:14-05:00November 13, 2025|Letters & Opinion, Top|

In Brief: Turtle Lane Playhouse, Trader Joe’s, Thanksgiving market

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-11-13T19:30:35-05:00November 13, 2025|Business, Top|

Blacker’s Bakeshop has been offering free bread, baked goods amid SNAP tumult

By Siena Griffin|2025-11-13T19:19:57-05:00November 12, 2025|Business, Giving, Top|

Six things to do in Newton this weekend

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-11-13T23:55:58-05:00November 12, 2025|Culture, Top|

Snapshots: Newton’s 2025 Veterans Day ceremony

By Alex Degterev|2025-11-14T15:35:52-05:00November 12, 2025|Culture, Top|

Schools

Antisemitism Commission recommendations bring concerns about free speech

By Tori Torres|2025-10-31T11:57:04-04:00October 27, 2025|School Feature, Schools|

Some in Newton are questioning whether recommendations to fight antisemitism in schools across Massachusetts protect students or threaten free speech rights. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Special Commission on Antisemitism, which includes Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, approved [...]

Lasell launches ‘Tuition Commitment’ to clear financial roadblocks from pathway to education

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-10-31T11:57:49-04:00September 22, 2025|

Nolin: This year brings challenges but also new determination to ‘thrive’

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-10-03T13:16:56-04:00September 18, 2025|

Nolin kicks off school year with DESE commissioner, introduces NPS Family Engagement Center

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-09-23T14:31:50-04:00September 11, 2025|

NTA addresses backlash after Zilles comment goes viral

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-09-11T15:53:18-04:00September 8, 2025|

U.S. News & World Report gives Newton’s high school high rankings on its annual national list

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-09-17T10:39:39-04:00August 20, 2025|

City Hall

‘He loved the city’: Thousands gather to say goodbye to former Mayor Setti Warren

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-11-13T22:04:53-05:00November 6, 2025|

In Brief: Cooper Center, jazz and trees

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-11-13T20:03:02-05:00November 6, 2025|

‘Tireless’: Longtime friend and colleague reflects on life and loss of former Mayor Setti Warren

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-11-11T22:41:01-05:00November 5, 2025|

Former Mayor Setti Warren dead at 55

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-11-07T10:07:07-05:00November 2, 2025|

Culture

Newton has a bunch of cultural events to keep your 2025 holiday season bright

By Greta Gaffin|2025-11-13T20:02:34-05:00November 10, 2025|

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

By Bryan McGonigle|2025-11-11T22:41:58-05:00November 5, 2025|

Ruderman Family Foundation sues media company that refused them service over stance on Israel

By Greta Gaffin|2025-11-07T10:06:55-05:00November 3, 2025|

Sports

Newton North girls volleyball team defeats Winchester in MIAA Div. 1 quarterfinals

By Burt Granofsky|2025-11-13T09:24:05-05:00November 9, 2025|

Newton athlete is first Mongolian American to win Massachusetts Division One Championship

By Ryan Nacy|2025-10-31T11:56:33-04:00October 27, 2025|

Scoreboard

Girls Varsity Volleyball:
Nov. 7: Brookline 1, Lions 3
Nov. 12: Central Catholic 0, Tigers 3

Boys Varsity Football:
Nov. 7: Westford 33, Lions 13

Boys Varsity Soccer:
Nov. 8: Arlington 1, Lions 2

Girls Varsity Soccer:
Nov. 10: Needham 4, Lions 1
Nov. 10: Bishop Feehan 1, Tigers 0

Letters & Opinion

Guest Essay: A sculptor’s plea for love over hate

Guest Contributor2025-11-13T21:50:14-05:00November 13, 2025|

Guest Essay: A joint message from the ballot question ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ committees

Guest Contributor2025-11-10T23:47:06-05:00November 9, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: Elliot Street bike lane will make road curve somewhat safer

Guest Contributor2025-11-10T23:48:36-05:00November 9, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: Newton lost this election

Guest Contributor2025-11-06T22:12:59-05:00November 6, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: Why I’m voting for Cyrus Dahmubed and Josh Krintzman

Guest Contributor2025-10-30T23:04:51-04:00October 30, 2025|

Letter to the Editor: Why I’m endorsing John Chaimanis for City Council

Guest Contributor2025-10-30T19:13:47-04:00October 30, 2025|

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