Burglaries have been on the rise this year in Newton
There has been a slight increase in the number of home burglaries and cars that have been broken into or…
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Spring MassDOT work will transform how Newton moves
Springtime in Newton typically means flowers are starting to bloom, school graduations are not too far off, and road construction…
Cash buyers have driven Newton’s home prices into the cosmos
If you’re selling a single-family or multi-family home in Newton, the odds are that you’re now a millionaire. Planning on…
Newton police note spike in anti-Semitic and anti-Israel hate crimes
Mirroring a disturbing national and regional trend, hate crimes have sharply increased in the last few months compared to previous…
Snow What? DPW readies for active winter storm season
Many Newtonians may be dreaming of a white Christmas. Newton’s Director of Streets Bernie McDonald isn’t one of them. He…
Colleagues remember George Mansfield, longtime alderman and city councilor
When George E. Mansfield—one of the longest serving city councilors in Newton’s history—was celebrating the holidays with his extended family…
Nolin lays out plan for Newton schools
Newton’s new Superintendent Anna Nolin laid out a bold agenda for the city’s school district at the Nov. 20 School…
Newton food pantries see boost in giving this season
While most Newton families head to area supermarkets this week to stock up on food for Thanksgiving feasts, there will…
At-large Councilor Alison Leary on housing, environment and why this may be her last term
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Newton Beacon is reaching out to all candidates for City Council for interviews and profile stories. The…
Vicki Danberg on housing affordability, Newton schools and run for 11th term on City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Newton Beacon is reaching out to all candidates for City Council for interviews and profile stories. The…
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