Social studies overhaul focuses on breadth, depth and civics in an era that demands all three
Many students in America–including Newton–only learn history up through the World War II period. And Newton Public Schools district leadership wants to change that. So, [...]
In Brief: River pollution, a drone course, a one-day farmers’ market and more
NPS puts eyes to the sky with new drone course Newton Public Schools, in collaboration with the Boston Drone School, is offering Newton North and [...]
12 things to do in Newton this weekend
"Get busy living, or get busy dying."—Stephen King Newton has an abundance of amusement for the stir-crazy this weekend. The City of Newton's Community Events [...]
School Committee holds off on math curriculum vote until next week
The School Committee has postponed a vote to move ahead with a math overhaul years in the making, to give the public a chance for [...]
Newton Centre Asian Market opening remains in limbo by ‘stop work’ order
On Sunday, a crowd of people gathered at 28 Langley Street in Newton Centre outside the anticipated Asian Market, which was supposed to have opened [...]
Snapshots: ‘Music for All’ kicks off annual Linda Plaut Festival
On Saturday night, Spark Newton, in collaboration with the City of Newton, kicked off the annual Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts with a concert [...]
Committee approves kindergarten aide funding for remainder of fiscal year
The City Council’s Programs and Services Committee approved $500,000 from free cash to pay for kindergarten aides whose rehiring was mandated by arbitration. A few [...]
Police release photo showing possible vandalism suspect
Police have released a photo of the possible perpetrator of vandalism reported a couple of weeks ago on Homer Street, Kenwood Road, Manemet Road and [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this weekend
“To be an artist is to believe in life.”—Henry Moore As life springs anew this season, Newton gives it an artistic accompaniment. Spark Newton’s annual [...]
Laredo administration assures drinking water not impacted by TCE contamination
Mayor Marc Laredo followed up last week’s informational gathering—Nonantum neighbors met with a representative from environmental consulting firm Arcadis—with some updates on how the city [...]
Goodbye, Yellow-striped Road: Crews return the Italian flag lines to Adams Street
Once again, crews showed up late at night in Nonantum to sand the lines off the middle of the street. But before this feels like [...]
The Lucas Lineup: Parking ban puzzle now has a working group looking to solve it
The City Council's Public Safety & Transportation Committee meeting recently recommended a working group be assembled to tackle the pressing problem of the city's parking [...]
Snapshots: Earth Day Festival at Zervas
Newton's Earth Day Festival on Sunday showed the power of Earth and climate as the day brought a little sun, a little rain, lots of [...]
Snapshots: 2026 Sheila Mondshein Award
The Newton Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership and Mayor Marc Laredo recently presented the 2026 Sheila Mondshein Award to Jini Fairley and Josephine McNeil for [...]
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank starts hospice care as he publishes book admonishing ‘The Left’
Former U.S. Rep. and longtime Newton resident Barney Frank has begun hospice care for congestive heart failure at his home in Maine, Politico is reporting. [...]