Committee parking ban conversation continues with angled parking access and city-owned spots
The Newton Public Safety and Transportation Committee met again Wednesday night to review recommendations by the city-appointed winter overnight parking ban task force, taking its [...]
The Biltmore restaurant reopens after five-month hiatus
The Biltmore in Newton Upper Falls reopened its doors Monday after a five-month hiatus, unveiling a new look and a new menu. “It’s a big [...]
Parking ban working group recommends trial phase for coming winter
Eight months after Newton voters narrowly rejected a repeal of the city’s overnight parking ban, a city-commissioned working group presented its recommendations for limited trials [...]
Greg Reibman honored with Jewish social action leadership award
If you heard about the New Kids on the Block’s lip syncing scandal in 1992, you have Greg Reibman, the president and CEO of the [...]
Who owns Webster Woods? Newton, BC and the state all say ‘Me’
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. It’s all quiet in [...]
Al Cecchinelli brings a personal approach to third mayoral run
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. From looking at Newton [...]
Developer’s plan to extend drainage into her lots has neighbors up in arms
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. When Betsy Harper bought [...]
LGBTQ+ Newton offers a network of support, camaraderie and game nights
John Mazzullo cautiously approached the circulation desk at the Newton Free Library, thick gray hair slicked back, and anxieties swirling in his head. He was [...]
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 [...]