Newton sees early voting surge as election draws near
In a few days, the nation will pick a new president, Massachusetts will pick a senator and Newton will pick a new state representative. Early [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
This weekend represents that peculiar patch of time between Halloween and the holiday season, when anything is possible but not much actually happens. Newton has [...]
Morse: Newton ‘in good shape’ for BERDO
There’s a lot of debate over whether Newton residents and businesses are ready for a BERDO (Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance). But is the [...]
Snapshots: Halloween Window painting in Newton Highlands and Newton Centre
A bunch of kids threw paint on countless windows in Newton over the weekend. And the mayor, a city councilor and a cop were seen [...]
Newton chokes on North Shore brush fire smoke
If you walked outside Monday morning, you may have noticed a smokey haze in the air. Newton wasn't on fire, but brush fires on the [...]
Newsmakers: A campaign stop and a family production
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting milestones and accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Auchincloss visits Granite State for Harris As [...]
Bus driver accused of kidnapping released on bail
A bus driver accused of kidnapping three special needs students he was driving to the Newton Early Childhood Program was arraigned Friday and released on [...]
School Committee evaluating transportation for private school students
Should Newton Public Schools reduce transportation for private school students to and from private schools? And is that even allowed? The Newton School Committee is [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
The weekend before Halloween has plenty to get you into the spirit of the spooky season. And there are two alcohol-inclusive events, for those of [...]
City Council approves $2 million for First Baptist Church bell tower restoration
After months of discussion, the City Council has approved $2 million in Community Preservation Act funding toward the $4.5 million bell tower restoration at the [...]
Crafts Street development approved with 59 affordable units
A 295-unit apartment complex is set to go up on Crafts Street built by Boylston Properties The Newton Zoning Board of Appeals recently voted unanimously [...]
School Committee hears fallout from bus driver indictment
Two weeks ago, a Newton bus driver was indicted for abducting three very young special needs students. On Monday night, an attorney representing the family [...]
Yeo highlights capital improvement projects to City Council
Photo: Design for Cooper Center for Active Living, set to be completed next year. Photo by City of Newton The city added nearly 300 projects [...]
PHOTOS: Newton goes big into fall with Harvest Fair 2024
Newton celebrated the season with its annual Harvest Fair on the Newton Centre Green on Sunday, with sunny skies and warmth adding a little summer [...]
Academic Honor: Lasell President Eric Turner inaugurated
Lasell University was radiating with pride on Friday as the school officially inaugurated President Eric Turner. "This is a bit much, but it's a lot [...]