Seeking an 8th term on City Council, David Kalis affirms commitment to fiscal responsibility
David Kalis was born and raised in Newton, but it wasn’t until he worked a summer job manning a local ice cream truck that he [...]
Advocates make their case for and against parking ban removal at library debate
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. Residents packed the Newton [...]
Former State Rep. Brian Golden on what he’ll bring to Newton City Council
Longtime public servant Brian Golden is seeking a seat on the Newton City Council. Golden, 60, was born and raised in the Allston/Brighton area before [...]
Jacob Silber on housing, taxes and what made him run for City Council
Jacob Silber, who is seeking a Ward 8 at-large seat on the city council, said economic development is key to Newton’s success. But he wants [...]
NTA endorses three candidates for School Committee, none for mayor
The Newton Teachers Association has officially endorsed three candidates for school committee: Jenna Miara from Ward 5, Mali Brodt from Ward 6 and Jim Murphy [...]
City Councilor Becky Grossman says love of city sparked bid for 5th term
“It brings me a lot of joy to contribute to where we live,” City Councilor Becky Grossman said. “That’s why I have done it for [...]
Chaimanis addresses his past Facebook comments regarding transgender students in locker rooms
In September 2024, someone posted on Facebook a Newton Beacon story about a School Committee meeting discussing the school district's gender identity policy as it [...]
Candidates, voters, meet in speed-dating-style League of Women Voters event
Garry Miller and Julie Irish—both running for the same Ward 5 City Council seat—differ on a lot of things, but they both see a lack [...]
Laredo City Council endorsement list sets aside old norms in new era of local politics
A couple of months ago, Marc Laredo did something unprecedented for a new mayoral candidate when he announced a slate of endorsements for School Committee [...]
Sangiolo, Schwartz weigh in on legislature audit fight
As the political stalemate over implementation of a voter-approved ballot question to audit the Legislature continues, Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio is calling on Attorney General [...]
A talk with Arrianna Proia, set to be first Gen-Z member on Newton School Committee
Arrianna Proia, 24, graduated from the Newton Public Schools system in 2019 after attending Lincoln Eliot Elementary, Bigelow and Newton North. She plans to use [...]
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 [...]
Guest Essay: Repeal the Parking Ban
By Andrea Kelley City Councilor-At-Large Having access to the streets during a declared snow emergency for plowing and emergency vehicles is crucial, but this can [...]
Area councils are up for election in November. What do they do?
When Newton residents vote in this November’s election, many will choose candidates for neighborhood area councils in Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Waban and Newtonville. [...]
With eyes on mayor’s office, Laredo wants to reshape how City Hall does business
"We're going to build a much greater center of community," City Council President Marc Laredo said, seated by a window at Caffè Nero in Newtonville, [...]