Newtonian Elizabeth “Betty” O’Toole turns 100
She’s a mother. She’s a teacher. She’s an immigrant. She’s a newly minted centenarian. She is Newton’s own Elizabeth “Betty” O’Toole. O’Toole celebrated her 100th [...]
Arts and culture take center stage at Newton’s FunFEST
Music, laughter, and bubbles filled the air at Newton’s FunFEST this weekend. The overcast day on May 18 didn't stop Newton families from thronging the [...]
With landfills closing, composting could significantly reduce waste
Trash isn’t typically front-of-mind for most residents, except when it's time to haul the bins to the street the night before pickup. But here’s the [...]
Newton adds three more food waste drop-off sites
Composting in Newton just got a little more convenient. On Feb. 19, the city announced it was making more food waste drop-off sites available around [...]
How to learn about Newton’s Black history this month (and after that)
Black History Month has long been observed in February as a time to bring more awareness to the struggles and boundless contributions of Black Americans. [...]
Newton nonprofits, businesses offer ‘strike’ programming for students
As the teachers' strike continues, Newton organizations are getting creative to support students and families. Though the strike could end at any moment, businesses and [...]
Newton parents support teachers, urge compromise as negotiations continue
If Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is saving money for a rainy day, well, parent Kate Wissel says, it’s raining. Thousands of families are dealing with the [...]
What the NTA and NPS are fighting over
The short answer? Money. The contract negotiations between the Newton Teachers Association and Newton Public Schools have reached boiling point. On Jan. 18, after over [...]