BERDO vote delayed after councilor invokes charter, says questions remain
The BERDO saga will head into overtime. The ordinance to require building owners to report energy use and reduce emissions, recently approved out of the [...]
Genevieve Morrison named Newton editor of The Heights
PHOTO: Genevieve Morrison has been named Newton editor of The Heights. Courtesy Photo The editorial board at The Heights—an independent student-run newspaper at Boston College—has [...]
Let There be Lights: Nonantum kicks off holiday season with dazzling display
Coletti-Magni Park in Nonantum has once again been transformed into a Christmas destination, a winter wonderland of color and lights—and that massive 30-foot Santa watching [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
While you enjoy days of turkey sandwiches, turkey soup and whatever other leftover creations you like, your city has a weekend of activities to keep [...]
Zoning and Planning approves BERDO with amended residential requirements
The BERDO brouhaha beats onward, and the Zoning and Planning Committee on Monday night voted to approve it without greenhouse gas reduction mandates for residential [...]
State, local leaders meet to celebrate start of Newtonville station renovation
PHOTO: Gov. Maura Healey speaks during a visit to Newton to celebrate the coming renovation of the Newtonville commuter rail station. Photo by Joshua Qualls [...]
Auchincloss, colleagues launch pro-housing ‘YIMBY’ caucus
The housing shortage in Massachusetts has been rough on people looking for homes. And although the housing crunch is especially prominent in the Bay State, [...]
Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market coming to Allen Center next week
Need some ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast but find yourself short on time? The Allen Center in West Newton is hosting a Thanksgiving Farmers' Market [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"It's hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain."—Guns N' Roses, Use Your Illusion This November, we needed the rain... badly. And we're [...]
Three elementary school principals retiring in June
Three Newton elementary school principals are leaving the district soon. Principals Tom Morris of Memorial Spaulding, Diana Beck of Zervas and Mindy Johal are retiring [...]
School Committee to help Newton Community Education stay afloat during ‘turnaround’
Newton Community Education is facing an ongoing deficit problem, and the School Committee has decided to try to help solve it, just in time for [...]
Crossley ZBA appointment survives City Council gauntlet
Former City Councilor Deb Crossley will serve in the Zoning Board of Appeals for the next year. Crossley’s appointment came after a lot of debate. [...]
State gives green light to Newton cannabis research facility
The state’s first cannabis research facility is one step closer to opening in Newton. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has approved a license for Curaleaf [...]
Mayor picks McMains for permanent police chief
Seven months after taking the reins of the Newton Police Department, Acting Chief George McMains is set to have that role permanently. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller [...]
Former City Councilor Deb Crossley’s ZBA appointment faces committee opposition
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has picked architect and former City Councilor Deborah Crossley to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a term to expire [...]