Newton’s Jason Paul gets enough signatures for DNC chair ballot
Newton attorney and political strategist Jason Paul has collected enough signatures from Democratic National Committee members to be on the ballot for DNC chair. “Over the past [...]
Newton Community Education has some new February vacation classes
Last year, Newton students didn’t get a February vacation because they had to make up days lost to the teachers’ strike. This year, February vacation is back. [...]
Newsmakers: Women in leadership, LigerBots and more
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton attorney named partner at Jay Nuss Realty [...]
Newton Free Library to host ‘Aging in Newton’ discussion Tuesday
The Gerontology Institute of UMass Boston recently released a study (commissioned by the city) on Newton’s aging population and trends in the city’s age demographics. [...]
Watts New: Newton’s electrification ordinance took effect this week
It's a happy new year for fossil fuel opponents in Newton. The city's electrification ordinance—which has Newton joining with nine other communities in [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"You know how I always dread the whole year? Well, this time I'm only going to dread one day at a time." —Charlie Brown You [...]
Newton Theatre Company to honor Goldstein family this spring
The Newton Theatre Company will have a special performance this spring at the Hyde Community Center paying tribute to the Goldstein family—Matthew Goldstein, his wife [...]
Sangiolo, Schwartz sworn in on Beacon Hill
Newton has two new state representatives. Former Newton city councilors Amy Sangiolo and Greg Schwartz were sworn in as state representatives on Wednesday for the [...]
Silk road to bliss: Afghan/Iranian couple celebrates engagement at Temple Shalom
Mark Gottesman of Temple Shalom greets Amir Tajiki and Fahima Ashori at the couple's engagement party. Photo by Howard Sholkin Fahima Ashori and Amir Tajiki [...]
Auchincloss urges Senate to vote ‘no’ on RFK Jr. appointment
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a campaign rally in 2023. Google Commons photo President-Elect Donald Trump has named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his [...]
Victim in September shooting pleads not guilty to assault
As Scott Hayes of Framingham awaits trial for allegedly shooting a Newton man during a pro-Israel rally, the man he shot appeared in court Monday [...]
Newton family found dead in New Hampshire home after carbon monoxide exposure
PHOTO: Matthew Goldstein, his wife Lyla and their daughters Valerie and Violet were found dead in a New Hampshire home on Christmas Day. Facebook Photo [...]
Kids’ film festival coming to West Newton Cinema in January
PHOTO: Dounia: The Great White North is a Canadian film playing at West Newton Cinema on Jan. 18. Courtesy Photo Belmont World Film is holding its [...]
Newton’s Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning will need changes with new state law
Maura Healey signed the biggest housing bond bill in Massachusetts history in August to address the state’s housing shortage crisis, and that bill included [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
The year is almost done. And it's been an exhausting one for many. Why not make the last weekend of 2024 a good one? Check [...]