Board details plan for federal housing grants next year
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Newton for Everyone rallies supporters for Northland
It's been several years since the Northland Development first met Newton's approval process. But a pandemic, construction delays and a change of plans have the [...]
Chamber launches Small Shops with free membership program
Small businesses can now sign up to join the Charles River Regional Chamber for free. The Chamber has launched Small Shops, an initiative that gives [...]
Not So Fast: ADU ordinance vote hits last-minute delay
The City Council will have to wait a little longer to vote on a new accessory dwelling unit ordinance. The Zoning and Planning Committee had [...]
Newtonians join nationwide ‘Hands Off’ rally against Trump administration
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Victor Lee enters race for Ward 8 School Committee seat
Victor Lee of Newton Centre and his wife, Cui Wang were going to enroll their oldest daughter—who has neurodivergent special needs—in Memorial Spaulding Elementary School [...]
A restaurant in Newton Centre has new owners and soon, a new name
Cafe St. Petersburg, soon to be known as Zodiac, has new owners and a new look. They’re hoping to add something new to the Newton [...]
Former Newton teacher charged with child pornography
A former Newton teacher, now working as an educator in Needham, is charged with possession of child pornography. Needham Superintendent Daniel Gutekanst sent a letter [...]
School Committee approves Nolin’s budget despite funding gap
The School Committee voted 6 to 3 Wednesday night to approve Superintendent Anna Nolin’s more than $296 million “level-services-plus” budget proposal, with some amendments, despite [...]
Four new faces emerge in School Committee elections
The election year that started at a glacial pace is finally seeing some action, as four new candidates for Newton’s School Committee have emerged: Jenna [...]
‘I’ve been fortunate’: Newton North High School Basketball Coach Paul Connolly steps down after 24 years
On the basketball court, Paul Connolly has a booming voice. He’s making swift calls and giving players sharp guidance. His native Massachusetts accent bounces off [...]
Letter to the Editor: Adjusting pension payment schedule would help schools now
Mayor Fuller is again choosing to underfund our schools. Her proposed FY2026 school budget increases by 3.65%, well below what is required to maintain current [...]
Juliana Pasquarosa, the first Massachusetts-native winner of ‘The Bachelor,’ opens up about the show, family and her new venture
“Bachelor Mondays” were a two-year tradition with Newton native Juliana Pasquarosa and her older sister, Dominique. After work, Pasquarosa would bring a bottle of wine [...]
Five things to Do in Newton This Weekend
If April showers bring May flowers, we're in for a colorful time next month. For now, just let the rain do its thing and remember [...]
Bordeaux-No! Newton businesses confront Trump’s 200% EU wine tariff
Your favorite bottle of wine might soon get three times more expensive. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on alcohol from [...]
Healey, Auchincloss talk housing and economic development with Chamber
Newton capped off Women’s History Month with a visit from Gov. Maura Healey, the first woman elected to lead the commonwealth. Healey and U.S. Rep. [...]
New York man charged with scamming Newton woman out of $480K
A New York man is charged with scamming a Newton senior out of nearly half a million dollars over the holidays, in a scheme almost [...]
Spring will be blooming with fun cultural events in Newton
Spring is finally here. And if you have cabin fever, there are lots of great events happening in Newton that will get you out of [...]
Sole Purpose: Newton Centre doctor creates podiatry app
For some people with foot issues, over-the-counter insoles at the pharmacy aren’t enough. But custom orthotics can cost hundreds of dollars, and sometimes still don’t [...]
Snapshots: Markey visits anti-Trump protest in Newton Centre
Every Saturday, a group of Newton residents gathers near the Newton Centre Green to protest Trump administration policies. This weekend, they had a visit from [...]