Arts and Culture Department opens Linda Plaut Center in Newton Highlands
The Newton Arts and Culture Department, headed up by Meryl Kessler, finally has a brick-and-mortar home: The Linda Plaut Arts and Culture Center in Newton [...]
Markey canvasses in Newton for Senate primary
Primary election season is in full-throttle, with Republicans and Democrats vying for their respective parties' nominations for various state and federal elected offices. Knocking on [...]
Snapshots: Newton welcomes summer with two block parties
As temperatures stayed high all weekend, Newton partied in the streets. On Saturday, part of Union Street in Newton Centre was transformed into a vibrant, [...]
Report of child drowning at Crystal Lake turns out to be false alarm
On Friday afternoon, someone at Crystal Lake called 911 and reported that a child had been seen struggling to swim and then went missing. It [...]
City Council mulls raised flower bed setback requirements
Currently, Newton’s zoning ordinance doesn’t allow a property owner to include raised flower beds in the setback—meaning they can’t be within the minimum distance required [...]
For the first time in more than half a century, Piccadilly Square is for sale
Fifty-four years ago, developer David Zussman purchased a block of historic buildings in Newton Centre, set on revitalizing that part of the city as a [...]
Seven things to do in Newton this weekend
Hope you like it hot. This weekend is going to be a scorcher. As temperatures jump well into the 80s, you can take refuge indoors [...]
CLIPS: Porchfest serenades Newton
This weekend, the villages were alive with the sound of music. Lots and lots of music. Porchfest on Saturday was a huge success, with gorgeous [...]
Newton South dean of students named interim principal
Newton South High School Dean of Students Caitlin Brown has been named interim principal at that school for the 2026-2027 academic year, with Principal Tamara [...]
Six things to do in Newton this weekend
Meteorological summer (a fancy way of saying June) is here. And while that may often mean hanging out on your porch with friends, this weekend [...]
Snapshots: Newton Pride Flag Ceremony 2026
Newton kicked off Pride Month with a flag raising, an outdoor party and perhaps the most beautiful weather of the year so far. There were [...]
‘Stay curious’: Newton North Class of 2026 graduates with eyes forward and fond farewells
At a time when so many are running nonstop, glued to their phones, misunderstanding each other and trying to figure out life on the go, [...]
Snapshots: Open Studios 2026
Newton Open Studios filled the villages with art this weekend, showcasing more than 90 artists specializing in paint, sculpture, photography and more. Open Studios was [...]
Council rejects roll call rule change
The City Council has resoundingly rejected an idea to experiment with its roll call order. The Programs and Services Committee voted 4-3 to approve a [...]
Snapshots: 52nd Mayor Theodore Mann Breakfast highlights art, culture and community
Community leaders gathered at the UMass Charles River Campus on Wednesday morning for the 52nd Annual Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast. The annual [...]