City plans improvements to Crystal Lake after erosion damage
After years of stormwater runoff and waves eroding the beach at Crystal Lake in Newton Centre, the City of Newton will install a new drainage [...]
Newton native immigration lawyer ordered to self-deport
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Board details plan for federal housing grants next year
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September shooting suspect’s trial set for June
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Newton will spend more than $180K on special School Committee election
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Boston College to construct social work building and recreation facility in Newton
PHOTO: In a meeting with Newton city officials, University spokespeople announced plans for two renovations and the acquisition of a historic home. (Nicole Vagra / [...]
Trial for alleged Newton shooter postponed again
PHOTO: Protesters demonstrate outside of Newton District Court as alleged shooter Scott Hayes' trial is postponed a second time. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor) The [...]
Newton police looking for driver who allegedly exposed himself to teens
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Pretrial hearing postponed for alleged Newton shooter; protestors respond
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Newton man charged with Watertown stabbing
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FinCom approves use of grant money for human resources study
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Committee approves land purchase for rebuilding Christina Street Bridge
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Schwartz eager to get to work on Beacon Hill
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Development unlikely to get affordable housing permit, according to ZBA
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Exodus: Data shows young adults have left Newton and the state in droves
Young adults have been leaving Newton and not coming back. That's been the basis for the argument in favor of more housing, high-density housing and [...]