City Council passes ADU ordinance
The City Council passed an updated accessory dwelling unit ordinance on Tuesday—one that goes beyond what a new state law requires—aimed at fostering more use [...]
Northland heads to City Council for a vote
After several years in limbo, the Northland Upper Falls development—now revised with more housing in lieu of office space—is set to go before the full [...]
Newton for Everyone rallies supporters for Northland
It's been several years since the Northland Development first met Newton's approval process. But a pandemic, construction delays and a change of plans have the [...]
ADU ordinance headed to City Council for vote: Here’s what’s in it
After months of deliberations and a new state law taking effect, Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee has approved an accessory dwelling unit ordinance for the [...]
Never mind, Nonantum: Watertown Street developer asks for project to be withdrawn
Nonantum barber John Mula has been trying to get a zoning change and a special permit to redevelop his building at 386-390 Watertown St. for [...]
Newton reaches full compliance with MBTA Communities Act
Newton is now fully compliant with the MBTA Communities Act, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Friday. "I am grateful to our City of Newton staff [...]
Public hearing sees enthusiasm for ADUs
The state’s new housing law has requirements for local zoning for accessory dwelling units. Newton has allowed accessory dwelling units since the 1980s. Now, the [...]
New study shows housing discrimination in MetroWest communities
Editor's note: Newton Fair Housing Committee Chair Esther Schlorholtz, quoted in this story, is the wife of Newton Beacon Board of Directors member Joe Hunter. [...]
Residents add their voices to Northland site change discussion
Editor's disclosure: Alan Schlesinger, an attorney for Northland quoted in this story, is a member of the Newton Beacon Board of Directors. After more than [...]
UMass plans to redevelop, add housing to, Mt. Ida Campus in Newton
The University of Massachusetts Amherst has issued a request for proposals for redevelopment of its campus in Newton, located on the site of the former [...]
Newton Gardens apartment complex to go all-affordable
There's an apartment complex at 151 North Street near the Waltham line that is about to add to the city's affordable unit count without creating [...]
From floodgates to trickle: VCOD saw a remarkably slow start in 2024
In December 2023, the City Council passed a zoning overhaul—the Village Center Overlay District—to bring new life to six of Newton’s villages while bringing the [...]
Much ADU about housing: Newton’s accessory unit zoning changes take shape
A new state housing law has a section requiring communities to allow accessory dwelling units, and now Newton has to change its zoning to match [...]
What does SJC ruling on MBTA Communities Act mean for Newton?
It looks like a recent court ruling about regulation filings related to the MBTA Communities Act will not jeopardize the Village Center Overlay District rezoning in Newton. [...]
Committee approves fix for hole in retaining wall zoning ordinance
A zoning amendment passed by the City Council last winter relating to special permits and retaining walls was an obstacle to the city being in [...]