1776 Town Meeting showed that Newton was so ready to break up with Britain
It may surprise you to learn that Newtonians love expressing their opinions. And it seems that’s always been the case. In June of 1776, Newton’s [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the [...]
Jackson Homestead exhibit reveals Newton’s Revolutionary roots
After being closed for several months, the Jackson Homestead has reopened with new exhibitions titled Newton: The City We Make. It has several subsections, such [...]
A rising young author turns her pain from battling cancer into purpose
Sophia D’Alleva pointed to the faint scar on the left side of her chest where her port-a-cath had been before doctors removed it. “It being [...]
Crystal Lake cleared for swimming, just in time for season’s first heatwave
As the mercury mercilessly marched toward 100 degrees mid-week, Mayor Marc Laredo's administration announced a bit of relief: Crystal Lake, which had been closed for [...]
Column: Creamy summer treats by the scoop and the spoonful
This summer you can find cold comfort in a cone, on a stick, wedged between two cookies, and topped with waffle chips at Newton’s ice [...]
A Fine Redemption: Tigers’ tennis title win tells a father-son story 30 years in the making
It’s been over 30 years, but Isaac Fine still remembers the toughest moment of his tennis career like it was yesterday. It was 1994. Fine, [...]
Jane Yolen’s lasting impact on Newton’s literacy professionals
Of all the books at The Newton Free Library, Jane Yolen’s Caldecott award-winning “Owl Moon” is the favorite of children’s librarian Marianne Connelly. Yolen’s books [...]
Greg Reibman honored with Jewish social action leadership award
If you heard about the New Kids on the Block’s lip syncing scandal in 1992, you have Greg Reibman, the president and CEO of the [...]
Snapshots: Nonantum Village Day 2026
It may have been delayed a few weeks due to rain, but the Nonantum Neighborhood Association's 15th annual Village Day was worth the wait. Sunday [...]
Column: A Newton North alum shows the value of combining skills with humanity
This month’s lovely commencement ceremonies at Newton’s high schools naturally brought out the smiles and tears of many proud parents. And their pride is well-placed. [...]
Math Problem: Bigelow parents frustrated with new Pathways program
For the last few weeks, Newton’s plan for a new accelerated middle school math curriculum has faced criticism from a number of Bigelow Middle School [...]
Letter to the Editor: Beacon’s Eid letter article missed the mark
To the Editor: The Newton Beacon fell short of basic journalistic standards in its article highlighting criticism of Newton’s first public Eid ul-Adha celebration. The [...]
Guest Essay: When reporting accusations isn’t enough
The Newton Beacon recently reported on a letter attacking Newton’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration at City Hall. The article correctly noted that the May 29 letter named [...]
DPW needs $900K for late snow removal invoices
It may seem strange to talk about snow removal when it’s pushing 90 degrees outside, but here we are. Mayor Marc Laredo’s administration is asking [...]
NPS approves agreement with NTA for more elementary school prep time
The Newton School Committee announced the approval of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to increase the amount of preparatory time for elementary school educators in [...]
NPS launches staff award in honor of outgoing North Principal Henry Turner
At Newton North High School’s graduation ceremony on June 2, vice principal Amy Winston announced the creation of a new staff award known as the [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's the weekend before the big celebration, so you may want to rest up and take it easy. That doesn't mean staying home bored. Check [...]
Column: Why can’t Newton attract big corporate tenants? Part of the answer lies on I-95
Pull out a map and take a look at I-95, then look at the exits. Nearly every exit is packed with commercial property, whether it’s [...]
Guest Essay: Opposition to Eid celebration is not the Newton I know
To the Editor: When I first heard the news about six weeks ago that a group of Muslim neighbors here in Newton had organized this [...]