Snapshots: Newton celebrates nation’s 250th
The Declaration of Independence, typically seen as the birth of the United States, was signed 250 years ago. And like the rest of the country, [...]
1776 Town Meeting showed that Newton was so ready to break up with Britain
It may surprise you to learn that Newtonians love expressing their opinions. And it seems that’s always been the case. In June of 1776, Newton’s [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the [...]
Crystal Lake cleared for swimming, just in time for season’s first heatwave
As the mercury mercilessly marched toward 100 degrees mid-week, Mayor Marc Laredo's administration announced a bit of relief: Crystal Lake, which had been closed for [...]
Snapshots: Nonantum Village Day 2026
It may have been delayed a few weeks due to rain, but the Nonantum Neighborhood Association's 15th annual Village Day was worth the wait. Sunday [...]
DPW needs $900K for late snow removal invoices
It may seem strange to talk about snow removal when it’s pushing 90 degrees outside, but here we are. Mayor Marc Laredo’s administration is asking [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's the weekend before the big celebration, so you may want to rest up and take it easy. That doesn't mean staying home bored. Check [...]
CAIR rallies support for local Muslims, calls out group that opposed Eid celebration
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations—the largest organization dedicated to Muslim civil rights in the country—is voicing support for Newton’s Muslim community [...]
Crystal Lake closed for algae, Gath lap pool closed due to broken glass and fireworks
There aren’t a lot of options for cooling off this week: Crystal Lake and the lap pool at the Gath Pool Complex are closed, because [...]
City Council, mayor reaffirm city’s support for transgender community
Last week, the City Council quietly passed a resolution that loudly affirms the City Council and Mayor Laredo’s “commitment to transgender rights and equal protections [...]
Alison Leary talks health care, government transparency and a second state house run
Newton City Councilor Alison Leary is known for climate activism and housing advocacy. She’s not, however, known for political subtlety. “As far as I'm concerned, [...]
CRWA highlights Cheesecake Brook improvements
It’s said that in the early colonial days, European settlers would sit and eat cheese and cakes along a brook that ran through what is [...]
Group blasts City Hall for allowing Eid celebration at War Memorial Auditorium
A couple of weeks ago, there was a celebration of Eid-ul-Adha—a three-day Islamic holiday honoring Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
On June 19, 1865, Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger ordered the Emancipation Proclamation be enforced in Texas, effectively ending slavery in America since, by [...]
Snapshots: Newton Food Pantry grand opening
It's been a long time coming, and on Friday, Newton Food Pantry held its grand opening of its new Rumford Avenue building. This is Newton's [...]