Ward 7 special election, by the numbers
Alicia Piedalue has won Tuesday’s special election for Newton’s Ward 7 School Committee seat. The election, in which Piedalue ran unopposed, fills a seat on [...]
Pedestrian killed in Chestnut Hill crash
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill Tuesday morning, in the area of 200 Boylston St. near [...]
‘Naughty’ party explores the seedier side of Revolutionary-era Newton
Enactors and guests filled the rooms of the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds on Saturday for a racy Revolution-themed cocktail party. “Naughty Newton at Night: Revolution After [...]
Newton Open Studios coming April 5 and 6
Spring is about to bloom with art in Newton. The annual citywide exhibit Newton Open Studios is coming Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, [...]
City Council withdraws Nonantum developer’s zoning and permit requests
A plan to turn a Nonantum barbershop building into a mixed-use, four-story apartment building was officially laid to rest Monday night. What may grow from [...]
Tigers fall to Panthers in beastly MIAA championships
The Franklin Panthers edged out the Newton North Tigers on Sunday at the Tsongas Center in Lowell with a 55-52 finish, securing their first Division [...]
Christian Scientist Mary Baker Eddy led her religious revolution from Chestnut Hill
You’ve probably driven by the Longyear Museum, which is dedicated to the life of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. While the main [...]
Revolutionary Retro: Durant Kenrick House brings Colonial-era Newton to life
If you stopped by the Durant-Kenrick House on Saturday, you may have learned how to make chocolate tea. No, chocolate tea is not a new [...]
Lemon House Publishing lets Newton kids tell their own stories
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 Centre plaza public hearing met with curiosity, concern
A few dozen people showed up Wednesday evening to a public hearing regarding a new outdoor plaza planned for Newton Center, which the Newton Traffic [...]
Newton North heads to basketball state championships
Newton North boys’ vastity team defeated Springfield Central High School 53-49 Tuesday night in the Division 1 state semifinals, and now they’re heading to the [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"Beware the Ides of March." -- William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar The only thing you have to beware of in Newton this Ides of March is [...]
Spring is almost here. Beware of home improvement scammers
The warmer days of spring come with the sounds of birds, lawnmowers and construction equipment. Unfortunately, spring also comes with a new set of scams. [...]
Never mind, Nonantum: Watertown Street developer asks for project to be withdrawn
Nonantum barber John Mula has been trying to get a zoning change and a special permit to redevelop his building at 386-390 Watertown St. for [...]
Nolin asks for $14.9 million budget increase, and Fuller says ‘no’
Superintendent Anna Nolin presented her preliminary budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 to the School Committee Monday night, and the mayor has already said “no.” [...]
Howie Newman is bringing his Musical Baseball Show to Newton this month
The Boston Red Sox will have their Opening Day game against the Rangers on March 27, in Arlington, Texas. But you can celebrate the 2025 [...]
Three Newton kids to participate in World Figure Skating Championships
Three Newton kids are heading to the International Skating Union World Figure Skating Championships this year as members of the Dedham Savings Sweepers, the youngest [...]
Crystals, Tea and Smiles: I-STONE opens in Newtonville
Have you been on Walnut Street recently? There’s a new store at 326 Walnut: I-STONE, a boutique offering crystals, jade, essential oils, tea and similar [...]
Auchincloss: Democrats need big ideas to contrast with Trump
President Donald Trump delivered a speech last week to Congress that was met with some cheers, some jeers and a lot of head-scratching. “It was [...]
Newton reaches full compliance with MBTA Communities Act
Newton is now fully compliant with the MBTA Communities Act, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Friday. "I am grateful to our City of Newton staff [...]