Newton Centre Pilot Plaza receives mixed reviews from residents and businesses
The Newton Centre Pilot Plaza has sparked ongoing debate among residents and business owners since its opening last June, and with it scheduled to remain [...]
Economic Development Committee discusses prioritizing public engagement
Newton’s Economic Development Committee met Tuesday to discuss ways to manage and increase public engagement in their work, citing a public committee newsletter and teen [...]
City officials discuss ensuring affordable housing for the next generation of Newtonians
Newton is working to rectify the impact of rising home values on middle and lower-income families while trying not to cause homeowners’ land values to [...]
Dave Portnoy reviews Newton Centre Town Pizza on One Bite Pizza Review Channel
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. Recently, Newton Centre Town [...]
Real estate leaders express optimism as MBTA zoning law reshapes Massachusetts housing plans
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s annual Real Estate Forum was palpably optimistic about the future of housing in Massachusetts in a meeting last Tuesday, discussing [...]
ZBA discusses updates to controversial proposed development in Nonantum
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. The Newton Zoning Board [...]
Suzuki School of Newton approved for $600,000 in funding toward major renovation
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. The Suzuki School of [...]
New City Microcreamery opens with new flavors, a new look and sentimentality
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. New City Microcreamery opened [...]
Chock-Full of Chocolate: Sweet Dream brings its signature taste to Newton Centre
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. Steps from the Newton [...]
Finance Committee unanimously backs 175% tax shift for FY 2026
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. Newton’s Finance Committee voted [...]
All Over Newton: A digital platform for citywide connectivity
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. When the COVID-19 pandemic [...]
Like Family: Inside Eddie’s 26 years in Newton
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. Tucked into a quiet [...]
Newton Farm Commission plans to combat food insecurity
The Newton Farm Commission met Thursday evening to address potential updates to its founding ordinance, ongoing financial progress, and the close of the farming season. [...]
City Council approves zoning change aimed at curbing oversized homes
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. Newton City Council voted [...]
Who owns Webster Woods? Newton, BC and the state all say ‘Me’
This story is from The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students with which the Newton Beacon has a partnership. It’s all quiet in [...]