Ward 7 Special Election: A primer
On March 18, voters will pick a new representative for the School Committee from Ward 7—which sits on the eastern end of the city and [...]
Passport to DiscovHER highlights Newton’s women-owned small businesses
One of Linda De Valpine’s favorite feelings happens when someone walks into her shop and says, “I’ve never been in this part of Newton.” De [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
We're about to see a whole weekend with temperatures above 40 degrees for the first time in months. Make the most of it. Newton is [...]
Newton Food Pantry is getting its own building
Volunteers with Newton Food Pantry have helped thousands of families living with food insecurity over the past 42 years. And soon, they’ll be doing it [...]
VIDEO: LWV holds vigil during Trump speech in opposition to his policies
While President Donald Trump prepared to deliver a two-hour speech to Congress Tuesday night, a crowd of more than 100 people showed up in front [...]
Auchincloss brings former USAID official to president’s address to Congress
A couple of weeks ago, Trump and billionaire donor Elon Musk—who Trump named as head of the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency—announced that U.S. Agency [...]
City Council votes to sell West Newton parking spaces to incoming chocolate shop
The city has owned and leased out a parcel of land in West Newton that encompasses several parking spaces since 1984. On Monday night, the [...]
NESPA picks six Newton journalism students as ‘best of New England’
The New England Scholastic Press Association has named its picks for the 17 top high school journalists in New England, with winners appointed to work [...]
Newton panel discusses state of democracy under Trump
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 [...]
Public hearing sees enthusiasm for ADUs
The state’s new housing law has requirements for local zoning for accessory dwelling units. Newton has allowed accessory dwelling units since the 1980s. Now, the [...]
School officials uncertain about federal funding
During Wednesday’s school committee meeting, officials expressed uncertainty about the future of federal grants and federally funded programs within the Newton Public School (NPS) district’s [...]
Newton man charged with firearms possession
On Feb. 28, Newton resident James Welch was charged in federal court in Boston with illegally possessing firearms and ammunition. Welch has multiple previous felony [...]
Senate re-elects Creem majority leader
State Sen. Cynthia Creem is staying on as majority leader. The Massachusetts Senate voted to re-appoint Creem, a Democrat who represents the Middlesex and Norfolk [...]
For safety reasons, city adjusts shoveling deadline for heavy storms
Wet snow is heavy, and shoveling it can cause injury. So the city recently relaxed the deadline to clear snow from sidewalks, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's often said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This weekend, March is flipping the script and coming [...]
Newton’s Jean and Lee Kitchen serves flavorful Asian cuisine with a dash of home
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 [...]
Land Use Committee recommends denial of Nonantum project
Nonantum barber John Mula wanted a zoning change for his barber shop property at 386-390 Watertown St., so he could add another floor of residential [...]
Newton North basketball star Teagan Swint scores over 1,000 career points
Most students would see a 9 a.m. school start time as an opportunity to get more sleep. Not Teagan Swint. Well before school starts, he’s [...]
Newton Community Education charts path to a better 2025
As Newton Community Education treks on through its turnaround effort in the new year, NCE Director Kate Carpenter Bernier presented a comprehensive business plan to [...]
Linda Plaut Festival accepting grant applications
Are you artistic? Talented? Eager to share your creativity with your community? This one's for you. The new Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts grant [...]