Five things to do in Newton this weekend
The last weekend of July looks to be quiet. There won't be a festival with fireworks. And there are no village days. But there's still [...]
Lawn, Leary trade barbs over housing, transparency and more during Chamber forum
On Tuesday, the Charles River Regional Chamber hosted a forum with the two Democrats running in the 10th Middlesex state representative primary—incumbent State Rep. John [...]
Column: Who pays for a cultural Newton? Philanthropy allows the arts to flourish
In my first column, I proposed that Newton needs a shared vision for arts and culture. In my second, I suggested that housing should be [...]
School Committee retreat highlights DEI shift, meeting efficiency ideas and more
The Newton School Committee met Monday evening for its annual retreat—a meeting to discuss the committee’s ability to work together and to assess whether the [...]
Buona Festa! St. Mary of Carmen Society goes loud and proud for 91st Italian-American Festival
Thousands of attendees gathered Sunday for the final day of Festa, a yearly celebration of Italian-American culture and community in Nonantum. The St. Mary of [...]
Ornithologist Charles Johnson Maynard’s passion for nature took flight from Newton
Charles Johnson Maynard was born in Newton in 1845. Over the next 84 years, he would become a renowned natural historian. He collected a huge [...]
Letter to the Editor: Proposed development adds too much density to Brookside Avenue
Dear Editor, In re: Councilor charters housing development discussion: As one of the abutters to 60 Brookside Ave., I would like to point out that [...]
Letter to the Editor: Be cautious with Brookside permitting plan
To the Editor: Regarding the proposed four single-family homes to be built at 600 Brookside Avenue, approved by the Land Use Committee, but permitting chartered [...]
Letter to the Editor: Newton’s history is much closer than we think
Bryan McGonigle’s July 2nd article about Newton’s 1776 Town Meeting really struck a chord with me. I’ve always liked history, but what I found interesting [...]
Sharing Space: Fulfilled Goods moves in with Derby Farms in Piccadilly Square
In an era of corporate monoliths and same-day delivery, small business owners are facing more hurdles than ever before. But as many storefronts struggle to [...]
Column: Wonderful rocks of Webster Woods
The most striking feature of the Webster Woods is its abundance of rocks, from sheer cliff faces and rocky slopes to isolated boulders and ancient [...]
Laredo names new planning director
Mayor Marc Laredo announced Thursday, via email to the community, that he’s nominating Catherine Feerick as new director of Planning and Development. Feerick has an [...]
Letter to the Editor: It was never about campaign finance
To the Editor, The letter, "Auchincloss Needs to Answer for Pro-Israel Lobby Donations" masks an ancient obsession in modern vocabulary. This is not legitimate policy [...]
Letter to the Editor: Critics wrong about AIPAC
Dear Editor, Sumit Majumder is wrong on AIPAC and Middle East events. An American organization comprised of Americans working within the democratic norms of our [...]
Survey shows Auchincloss with 47-point lead over Poulos
A new survey–indeed, the only set of numbers we have to show how the Massachusetts’ fourth congressional district Democratic primary is going–shows that incumbent Jake [...]
Letter to the Editor: Newton Community Education is an asset worth your donation
To the Editor: Clearly, as your article points out, a well-intentioned gift to the Newton Public Schools can be fraught, raising legitimate concerns about equity [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
That smoky haze from the Canadian wildfires should dissipate a bit by the weekend, so the air will be a little less apocalyptic for your [...]
Column: Two trips on the road to adulthood
Just days after my high school graduation, I boarded an eight-hour flight to Copenhagen, Denmark. I had purchased the tickets myself and had already booked [...]
Blocked: Councilor charters housing development permit discussion
While one attached single-family development was approved by the City Council Monday night, another will have to wait for a vote on its fate. Ward [...]
City Council gives unanimous approval to 14-unit housing project in Upper Falls
A 14-home development in Upper Falls is closer to breaking ground after the City Council approved a special permit for it on Monday night. The [...]