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 [...]
Newton man accused of trying to make bomb gets probation and fine
Aram Brunson, the Newton resident charged last year in a scheme to conceal bomb making, was arrested on June 16 in Plymouth. According to prosecutors, [...]
Newton man pleads guilty in firearms case
Newton resident James Welch has pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. In February, police reportedly [...]
Hayes posts ‘official statement’ about shooting online, goes after letter writer and mayor
Scott Hayes, the Framingham man charged with shooting a Newton man during a fight at a pro-Israel rally in Newtonville last year, has set his [...]
Scott Hayes shooting case to be dismissed in September, following probation
Scott Hayes, the Framingham man charged with shooting a man at a pro-Israel demonstration last summer, will avoid trial and have his case dismissed after [...]
What does Newton’s ‘Welcoming City’ ordinance mean?
A few years ago, Newton became a “welcoming city.” Is that the same as a sanctuary city? And does it matter? Newton may be about [...]
Court rules against city in case involving police sergeant, union negotiator
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the City of Newton unfairly retaliated against a Newton police sergeant for union-related activities. Sgt. John Babcock [...]