Star Market reopens after asbestos scare
Star Market in Newtonville is back open after a brief closure due to potential asbestos exposure. The city's Health and Human Services Department abruptly shut [...]
Police report armed robbery with hatchet in Newtonville
Police are investigating a recent armed robbery in Newtonville involving a hatchet. The incident happened on Saturday, just before 9:30 p.m., near Austin Street and [...]
Newton man sentenced to prison time for gun conviction
James Welch, the Newton man who was arrested in February for illegal firearms possession, was sentenced to 33 months in prison on Oct. 8. The [...]
Newton psychologist pleads guilty to defrauding patient and family member
Eric Brown, a Newton psychologist, has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly defrauding two individuals: one of his relatives and one of his patients. He [...]
Snapshots: Newton 9/11 ceremony
On Thursday, Newton officials took some time to remember lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, along with surviving family members at the Newton [...]
Newton Police Chief George McMains is retiring
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Thursday that Police Chief George McMains will retire in a few months. McMains has served on the Newton Police Department [...]
Crystal Lake is back open after tests show drop in cyanobacteria
Crystal Lake is now safe again, after being closed for two weeks due to a cyanobacteria bloom. City officials say the danger has cleared and [...]
Friday morning bus collision, no major injuries
A yellow bus (not one contracted by the city) and another vehicle collided Friday morning in Nonantum. The operator of the bus said he had [...]
Fast and Furious: Newton Centre roadways bear the scars of a bizarre street racing scene
You may notice Newton Centre roadways are suddenly decked out in countless tire marks. The unwelcomed markings are the scars of a bizarre incident last [...]
No Swimming: Crystal Lake closed due to cyanobacteria
Just after the state warned about cyanobacteria bloom in the Charles River, the city has closed Crystal Lake for the same issue. Newton officials announced [...]
Snapshots: Newton’s National Night Out 2025
The Newton Police Department held its annual National Night Out block party at Captain John Ryan Park in West Newton on Tuesday. The gorgeous weather [...]
Newton Police Department to host National Night Out Tuesday
The Newton Police Department is hosting its annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday evening at Captain John Ryan Park in West Newton, treating the [...]
State reports large toxic blue-green algae bloom in Charles River
Avoid contact with the Charles River for a little bit, and don't let your pets near the water, either. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health [...]
Newton sees spike in car break-ins in July
Summer nights are perfect for outdoor concerts, al fresco dinner with friends, and—if you're a criminal—walking around and breaking into cars. Newton Police Department recently [...]
State Rep. John Lawn pleads guilty to drunk driving
State Rep. John Lawn, who represents part of Newton, pleaded guilty on July 17 to operating under the influence and leaving the scene of the [...]