Letter to the Editor: Auchincloss should give Palantir donations away
Dear Editor, I was encouraged to read the Newton Beacon’s coverage of the local demonstration at Representative Auchincloss's Newton office on March 2 in the [...]
Durant-Kenrick House has two Revolutionary-era reenactment events to celebrate America’s 250th
Later this month, Newton will help the nation celebrate its 250th birthday with a family-friendly immersive event, Revolutionary Newton. And next month, things get naughty [...]
After first state championship win since 1972, Newton North gymnasts ready for New England meet
While the rest of Newton North High School rushes home for the day, the girls gymnastics team is just getting started: leotards on, pink fuzzy [...]
Column: Whose Bible at the border?
My heart sank when I read in the news recently about a wrongly detained blind refugee from Myanmar named Nurul Amin Shah Alam who was [...]
In Brief: A mayoral chat, a post-mayoral position and more
Looking at Laredo’s first 100 days How have Mayor Marc Laredo’s first 100 days in office been? Any surprises? Any regrets? Any exciting new plans? [...]
Letter to the Editor: Book highlights five extraordinary Newton women
Dear Editor, I just finished reading Dorothy Anger's compelling book "Women of Courage and Conviction." It recounts the life stories of five truly extraordinary older [...]
City Council passes zoning change for California Street plaza
The City Council voted Monday night to approve a zoning change for a large property near the Watertown line, from manufacturing to business, as well [...]
Wegmans’ plan to close Chestnut Hill pharmacy sparks outcry
Wegmans plans to close the pharmacy in its Chestnut Hill store next month, and local residents aren’t happy. Some are fighting back. The supermarket chain [...]
Column: Uncovering a legacy of determination
Uneasy times like now present an opportunity to think hard about who I am—or, at least, what genealogy can tell me about who I am. [...]
The King in Newton: Longtime Newtonian and educator working on two-part bio (and film) about Elvis
Since the age of six, Judie Magidson has lived in the same home in Newton. It was where she first sat under what she calls [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It may not feel like it yet, but spring is on the way. And we'll get a little taste of that this weekend as temperatures [...]
Newton Centre Plaza will stand where it is through October
The Newton Centre Plaza will live to see another summer. Last fall, the Traffic Council approved the Newton Centre Plaza Pilot—a pop-up gathering spot with [...]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Newton, for donation of household goods
Dear Editor, Once again, I am writing to thank the residents of Newton for demonstrating their community spirit and commitment to sustainability by donating nearly [...]
Protesters call out Auchincloss on Palantir executive donations
About 30 people (and two dogs) gathered outside U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss’s district office building on Crafts Street in Newtonville Monday afternoon to express concern [...]
Community Preservation requests funds for bike parking at public high schools and parks
Community Preservation Program Manager, Molly Hutchings, had requested $34,626 from CPA funds to install additional bike parking at both high schools and many public parks [...]
Column: Parenting is hard. It’s also meaningful, maddening and deeply human.
Hello, Newton. If we haven’t met yet, my name is Nanci Ginty Butler. I’m a clinical social worker, a parent and your neighbor. I’ve spent [...]
Newton Community Education rebounds, finding financial footing after years of uncertainty
Newton Community Education is reporting a significant rebound in revenue this fiscal year, following years of financial turbulence. But its financial improvement has come at [...]
Snow, Well: Newton residents work at staying chill amid this brutal winter
By Kate Brodkin, Celine Hijazi and Lea Tran In Newton Centre, the snow was so much that several businesses stayed closed a day or two [...]
Snapshots: North’s playoff run cut short with loss to Westford Academy
For a fleeting moment, it looked like the Newton North girls basketball team might just do the improbable and upset Westford Academy in their MIAA [...]
Where does all the snow go? Newton officials explain after back-to-back storms
After almost 2 feet of snow hit the city in late January and another 16 inches dropped Monday—with more potentially on the way—Newton crews have [...]