Ward 1 councilors to appeal Clinton Street duplexes, citing ‘inaccurate’ plan
PHOTO: This photo, taken by City Councilor John Oliver, shows a new building (left) taller than abutting properties, which city…
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Newton’s getting more EV chargers
If you have an electric vehicle, it may soon be easier to find a place to charge it in Newton….
Marty Sender Riverwalk, now complete, offers nature walk with ‘wow’ factor
PHOTO Mayor Ruthanne Fuller cuts the ribbon at the Marty Sender Riverwalk on Aug. 28, with local officials and volunteers…
‘Tobacco-free Generation’ ordinance set for committee vote this fall: What does it mean?
Imagine it’s 40 years from now. A man walks into a Newton convenience store and asks for a pack of…
City plans stormwater improvement system under Albemarle Field
As the city works through a plan to redevelop Albemarle Field, there’s an additional new proposal for a stormwater improvement…
City Council passes makerspace zoning changes with parking compromise
The City Council on Monday passed a series of zoning changes to add maker-spaces and amusement businesses to the city’s…
Why most public water fountains in Newton don’t work
Olivia Sousa was given an unassuming task as an intern for local nonprofit Green Newton: test all the outdoor public…
City Council mulling change to how raised lots are regulated
A common practice in Newton real estate development seems to involve taking an average-sized house and knocking it down to…
Newton Housing Partnership strives for affordable housing in an unaffordable world
The Newton Housing Partnership is a group that seeks to promote the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Newton….
Josh Morse is forging a new Newton, one building at a time
Josh Morse is dwarfed by the skeleton of cinder blocks forming the shape of a gymnasium, as he walks through…