NESPA picks six Newton journalism students as ‘best of New England’
The New England Scholastic Press Association has named its picks for the 17 top high school journalists in New England, with winners appointed to work [...]
Public hearing sees enthusiasm for ADUs
The state’s new housing law has requirements for local zoning for accessory dwelling units. Newton has allowed accessory dwelling units since the 1980s. Now, the [...]
Senate re-elects Creem majority leader
State Sen. Cynthia Creem is staying on as majority leader. The Massachusetts Senate voted to re-appoint Creem, a Democrat who represents the Middlesex and Norfolk [...]
For safety reasons, city adjusts shoveling deadline for heavy storms
Wet snow is heavy, and shoveling it can cause injury. So the city recently relaxed the deadline to clear snow from sidewalks, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's often said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This weekend, March is flipping the script and coming [...]
Newton’s Jean and Lee Kitchen serves flavorful Asian cuisine with a dash of home
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Land Use Committee recommends denial of Nonantum project
Nonantum barber John Mula wanted a zoning change for his barber shop property at 386-390 Watertown St., so he could add another floor of residential [...]
Newton Community Education charts path to a better 2025
As Newton Community Education treks on through its turnaround effort in the new year, NCE Director Kate Carpenter Bernier presented a comprehensive business plan to [...]
Linda Plaut Festival accepting grant applications
Are you artistic? Talented? Eager to share your creativity with your community? This one's for you. The new Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts grant [...]
Planning Department cuts size of proposed pilot plaza in half
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and the Planning Department have made some changes to what was a controversial plan to put a public plaza in part of [...]
Trump administration halts funding to special education transition program Newton had just joined
Last week, school districts elsewhere in the country reported receiving notices in that the U.S. Department of Education had shut off funding for Charting My [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
We're in for a heatwave this weekend, so to speak—temperatures are expected to reach the upper 30s—and after the week we've had, that's reason enough [...]
Years in the making: City Council approves new city seal design
After lengthy debate Tuesday night, Newton’s City Council approved the city’s new seal design. The vote was relatively narrow, with 13 voting in favor and [...]
City Councilor Andreae Downs not seeking reelection
In the latest Election 2025 bombshell, Ward 5 City Councilor-At-Large Andreae Downs has announced she will not seek reelection this year. "Being a city councilor [...]
New study shows housing discrimination in MetroWest communities
Editor's note: Newton Fair Housing Committee Chair Esther Schlorholtz, quoted in this story, is the wife of Newton Beacon Board of Directors member Joe Hunter. [...]