From floodgates to trickle: VCOD saw a remarkably slow start in 2024
In December 2023, the City Council passed a zoning overhaul—the Village Center Overlay District—to bring new life to six of Newton’s villages while bringing the [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
Newton has made it through the first month of 2025, and the daylight is sticking around for longer as our hemisphere starts to lean toward [...]
School psychologist suing NPS for firing over vaccine refusal, citing religion and Nuremburg
A school psychologist who said she was fired by the Newton Public Schools in 2022 due to her refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is [...]
Without MCAS, Newton schools face urgency of setting graduation competency requirement
Newton Public Schools are under a time crunch to determine the district’s competency requirements for receiving a diploma. Earlier this year, Question 2 on the [...]
Newton author pens new book, ‘American Eldercide’
Despite consistently being ranked among the top states in national health surveys, Massachusetts experienced some of the highest nursing home death rates throughout the COVID-19 [...]
Scandinavian Cultural Center in West Newton brings old world to new hearts
The Scandinavian Cultural Center and Library, located at 206 Waltham St. in West Newton, offers numerous programs and events related to the five Nordic countries [...]
Newton residents donated half a million lbs. of textiles last year
Last year saw a lot of big news. And it wasn't all bad, especially with local environmental initiatives. Green Newton recently announced that in 2024, [...]
Snapshots: WinterFEST 2025
It may be cold outside, but Newton Community Pride brought the fun and entertainment to the winter season this weekend with the 4th annual WinterFEST [...]
Mayor plans to pilot a public plaza in Newton Centre
Newton Centre has a big patch of park that provides a green oasis in the middle of a bustling village center. Now, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller [...]
Newton Theatre Company sets May date for Goldstein family tribute
This spring, the Newton Theatre Company will honor the Goldstein family—the Newton family of four who died in New Hampshire over the holidays—with a Monologue Project celebrating [...]
Eight things to do in Newton this weekend
“Summer friends will melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are friends forever.”—George R.R. Martin Winter is here. And it’s chilly. Fortunately, Newton has [...]
City Council passes ‘Tobacco-free generation’ ordinance amendment
Someday, it’s possible a 50-year-old smoker will be too young to buy cigarettes in Newton and will ask a 60-year-old to buy them. Newton’s City [...]
Mayor’s pick for Republican committee causes clash in City Council
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller recently nominated David Power to serve a four-year term on the Election Commission, representing the Republican party. There was one problem: Power [...]
Why is Nonantum called ‘The Lake?’
It might seem odd to outsiders that Nonantum’s nickname is “The Lake,” when there’s no large body of water to be found. But that’s because [...]
Auchincloss to serve on Energy and Commerce committee
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, will serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 119th Congress. And he’s been assigned to the [...]
Newsmakers: Science, jazz and a new Chamber chair
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Angela Pitter elected chair Charles River Chamber board The [...]
Snapshots: MLK Day ceremony rouses renewed resolve in time of tribulation
Newton commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with its 57th annual ceremony, organized by the Harmony Foundation, at West Newton’s First Unitarian Universalist [...]
Yondr pouch program expanded to all middle schools
Newton Public Schools will be implementing the Yondr pouch program at all middle schools to cut down on students’ phone usage in the classroom. Students will be [...]
Much ADU about housing: Newton’s accessory unit zoning changes take shape
A new state housing law has a section requiring communities to allow accessory dwelling units, and now Newton has to change its zoning to match [...]
Newton native dies after falling through ice in New Hampshire
A woman who grew up in Newton has died after falling through ice near her home in New Hampshire. Emer Mezzetti, 56, reportedly fell through the [...]