Committee approves kindergarten aide funding for remainder of fiscal year
The City Council’s Programs and Services Committee approved $500,000 from free cash to pay for kindergarten aides whose rehiring was mandated by arbitration. A few [...]
Police release photo showing possible vandalism suspect
Police have released a photo of the possible perpetrator of vandalism reported a couple of weeks ago on Homer Street, Kenwood Road, Manemet Road and [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this weekend
“To be an artist is to believe in life.”—Henry Moore As life springs anew this season, Newton gives it an artistic accompaniment. Spark Newton’s annual [...]
Laredo administration assures drinking water not impacted by TCE contamination
Mayor Marc Laredo followed up last week’s informational gathering—Nonantum neighbors met with a representative from environmental consulting firm Arcadis—with some updates on how the city [...]
Column: It’s working according to plan, but that doesn’t mean it feels good
Washington Street in Newtonville is perfect for development. With a new accessible MBTA station on the horizon, the hope for regional rail, multiple bus routes, [...]
Goodbye, Yellow-striped Road: Crews return the Italian flag lines to Adams Street
Once again, crews showed up late at night in Nonantum to sand the lines off the middle of the street. But before this feels like [...]
Guest Essay: The Oak Hill bus crash tragedy, 25 years later
Tom Mountain is an Oak Hill resident whose eldest son, now age 37, survived the Oak Hill bus crash. This week marks 25 years since [...]
The Lucas Lineup: Parking ban puzzle now has a working group looking to solve it
The City Council's Public Safety & Transportation Committee meeting recently recommended a working group be assembled to tackle the pressing problem of the city's parking [...]
‘Grassroots’ Green Newton calls on Newtonians to act against climate change
Green Newton has been working to provide Newton with accessible, community-focused climate change solutions for over 35 years, working to make Newton residents feel like [...]
Column: The cure for ‘senioritis’ starts with putting down the phone
I’ve never been one to procrastinate. Upon being given a task, I am quick to complete it. I rarely, if ever, fall behind. Then I [...]
Snapshots: Earth Day Festival at Zervas
Newton's Earth Day Festival on Sunday showed the power of Earth and climate as the day brought a little sun, a little rain, lots of [...]
Snapshots: 2026 Sheila Mondshein Award
The Newton Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership and Mayor Marc Laredo recently presented the 2026 Sheila Mondshein Award to Jini Fairley and Josephine McNeil for [...]
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank starts hospice care as he publishes book admonishing ‘The Left’
Former U.S. Rep. and longtime Newton resident Barney Frank has begun hospice care for congestive heart failure at his home in Maine, Politico is reporting. [...]
Former violent antisemite and former jihadist talk recovery from the addiction of hate
Arno Michaelis once hated Jewish people so much he started a neo-Nazi metal band. Now, he dedicates his life to fighting antisemitism. On Wednesday night, [...]
Inna’s Kitchen in Newton Centre offers community commitment with no gluten, no allergens
Inna’s Kitchen, a restaurant with gluten- and allergen-free dishes located in Newton Centre, is dedicated to making food that has an impact—both on the customer [...]
Taking a Stanza: Newton’s Arts and Culture Department is looking for a poet laureate
The City of Newton will soon be choosing its first poet laureate. This ceremonial officeholder will help to promote poetry throughout the city through workshops [...]
Eight things to do in Newton this weekend
The birds have returned, the buds are opening, and Earth's northern half has shifted back toward the sun to warm things up a bit. And [...]
Column: How to stitch Newton Corner back together
Efforts are underway to reimagine Newton Corner and replace its dreaded “Circle of Death” rotary. If done right, these efforts will look back at the [...]
Tiger Softball firing on all cylinders in 2026 campaign
Coming out of April vacation with a 9-2 record, just how good can the Newton North girls softball team be this season? “The sky is [...]
Laredo presents FY2027 budget, swings for fences with pension bond plan
"It's great to be back up here," Mayor Marc Laredo quipped as he took to the podium in the City Council Chamber Monday night to [...]