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….
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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…
Jessica Eldridge-Young keeps Newton’s history alive
Like many Greater Boston municipalities Newton predates the American Revolution itself, with its first village establishing itself almost 400 years…
City Council delays maker-space zoning vote after parking dispute
Should maker-space businesses be zoned with parking space requirements? Should any businesses? On Monday, the City Council was poised to…
Letter to the Editor: Let adults decide for themselves when it comes to nicotine
Dear Editor, Newton’s City Council is considering “Nicotine Free Generation” legislation which would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to…
Making room for maker-spaces: City Hall seeks to change ‘business incubator’ zoning
The City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee recently approved (three “yes” votes, one “no” vote and three abstentions) amendments to…
Electrification ordinance has passed: What does that mean?
Newton’s City Council last week voted to approve a new ordinance that requires all new construction and major renovations in…
Letter to the Editor: Juneteenth and trash collection
To the Editor, Two years ago, I wrote to City Hall asking why Newton was treating Juneteenth differently from all…
Electrification mandate? Not so fast, says Carolyn Kraft
As an energy overhaul proposal moves forward that would require all new construction and major renovations to run on electricity…
Mayor names pick for Health & Human Services commissioner
Newton has a new Health & Human Services commissioner, pending City Council approval. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Thursday that…