Markey canvasses in Newton for Senate primary
Primary election season is in full-throttle, with Republicans and Democrats vying for their respective parties' nominations for various state and federal elected offices. Knocking on [...]
Snapshots: Newton welcomes summer with two block parties
As temperatures stayed high all weekend, Newton partied in the streets. On Saturday, part of Union Street in Newton Centre was transformed into a vibrant, [...]
Column: Teacher gift-giving should be about appreciation, not competition
Dear Nanci, Every school year around teacher appreciation time, I find myself in the same uncomfortable position. Newton Public Schools has a clear policy limiting [...]
Report of child drowning at Crystal Lake turns out to be false alarm
On Friday afternoon, someone at Crystal Lake called 911 and reported that a child had been seen struggling to swim and then went missing. It [...]
Newton’s Artful Pianos project combines music and public art for nearly a decade
For nearly 10 years, Newton’s Artful Pianos project has placed colorfully painted public pianos across the city. Designed by local artists and enjoyed by the [...]
In five-set thriller, North’s Johnny Wastcoat delivers Tigers’ tennis to state final
Newton North’s Johnny Wastcoat had the match—and a berth in the Division I tennis state finals—on his racquet. But to win that last point, he [...]
NPS appoints first director of mental health
Newton Public Schools announced the appointment of the district’s first Director of Mental Health and Well-Being on Tuesday. Jesse Krotick—who has served as Coordinator of [...]
City Council mulls raised flower bed setback requirements
Currently, Newton’s zoning ordinance doesn’t allow a property owner to include raised flower beds in the setback—meaning they can’t be within the minimum distance required [...]
Guest Essay: How we can improve driving in the Garden City
Here’s how I would make things better on Newton’s streets: Mayor Laredo did the right thing by repainting Adams Street, the main boulevard in The [...]
For the first time in more than half a century, Piccadilly Square is for sale
Fifty-four years ago, developer David Zussman purchased a block of historic buildings in Newton Centre, set on revitalizing that part of the city as a [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this weekend
Hope you like it hot. This weekend is going to be a scorcher. As temperatures jump well into the 80s, you can take refuge indoors [...]
Column: The bittersweet coming together and pushing apart of graduating seniors
It’s Friday, May 22, and the chilly sands of Nantasket Beach in Hull are dotted with beach towels and spikeball nets. A small grill is [...]
CLIPS: Porchfest serenades Newton
This weekend, the villages were alive with the sound of music. Lots and lots of music. Porchfest on Saturday was a huge success, with gorgeous [...]
Newton South dean of students named interim principal
Newton South High School Dean of Students Caitlin Brown has been named interim principal at that school for the 2026-2027 academic year, with Principal Tamara [...]
‘It’s not just a single person’: Groups of shoplifters target Newton retailers
Loose inventory was stacked in a pile as shop owner Shara Ertel unpacked products last month inside of her grocery store, Fulfilled Goods, in Newton [...]
Guest Essay: Climate Literacy Should be Part of Every Student’s Education
In the past few years, climate change and its effects have become impossible to ignore. From the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes [...]
Letter to the Editor: Congress must pass Alzheimer’s and dementia legislation
To the Editor, This week, I visited Newton Congressman Jake Auchincloss, in Washington, D.C., to ask for his support on three legislative priorities around Alzheimer’s [...]
Column: Our city values creativity. But will artists be able to afford to create here?
Newton’s annual Open Studios, held last month, is one of the city’s cultural highlights. More than 100 artists shared their work with the public, inviting [...]
Newton South Class of 2026 graduates with hope, humor
Newton South High School graduates heard messages of remembering to stay curious and creative while finding joy along the way at their graduation ceremony on [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
Meteorological summer (a fancy way of saying June) is here. And while that may often mean hanging out on your porch with friends, this weekend [...]