Newton for Everyone rallies supporters for Northland
It's been several years since the Northland Development first met Newton's approval process. But a pandemic, construction delays and a change of plans have the [...]
Chamber launches Small Shops with free membership program
Small businesses can now sign up to join the Charles River Regional Chamber for free. The Chamber has launched Small Shops, an initiative that gives [...]
Not So Fast: ADU ordinance vote hits last-minute delay
The City Council will have to wait a little longer to vote on a new accessory dwelling unit ordinance. The Zoning and Planning Committee had [...]
Victor Lee enters race for Ward 8 School Committee seat
Victor Lee of Newton Centre and his wife, Cui Wang were going to enroll their oldest daughter—who has neurodivergent special needs—in Memorial Spaulding Elementary School [...]
Former Newton teacher charged with child pornography
A former Newton teacher, now working as an educator in Needham, is charged with possession of child pornography. Needham Superintendent Daniel Gutekanst sent a letter [...]
School Committee approves Nolin’s budget despite funding gap
The School Committee voted 6 to 3 Wednesday night to approve Superintendent Anna Nolin’s more than $296 million “level-services-plus” budget proposal, with some amendments, despite [...]
Four new faces emerge in School Committee elections
The election year that started at a glacial pace is finally seeing some action, as four new candidates for Newton’s School Committee have emerged: Jenna [...]
Five things to Do in Newton This Weekend
If April showers bring May flowers, we're in for a colorful time next month. For now, just let the rain do its thing and remember [...]
Healey, Auchincloss talk housing and economic development with Chamber
Newton capped off Women’s History Month with a visit from Gov. Maura Healey, the first woman elected to lead the commonwealth. Healey and U.S. Rep. [...]
New York man charged with scamming Newton woman out of $480K
A New York man is charged with scamming a Newton senior out of nearly half a million dollars over the holidays, in a scheme almost [...]
Snapshots: Markey visits anti-Trump protest in Newton Centre
Every Saturday, a group of Newton residents gathers near the Newton Centre Green to protest Trump administration policies. This weekend, they had a visit from [...]
Budget Crisis: Nolin, Brezski make their case to the community
“It’s a good thing I ride Harleys, because presenting with Brezski is kind of like that, ya know?” Superintendent Anna Nolin quipped to a crowd [...]
West Newton Cinema adds services for the hearing-impaired
Fresh off a sale that saved it from closing forever, West Newton Cinema is making improvements, starting with new accessibility services for people who are [...]
Five things to do in Newton This Weekend
April showers are getting an early start this weekend, with rain forecast from Saturday through Monday. But there's still a drought, so the coming flowers [...]
ADU ordinance headed to City Council for vote: Here’s what’s in it
After months of deliberations and a new state law taking effect, Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee has approved an accessory dwelling unit ordinance for the [...]