Harmony Foundation keeps Newton connected across cultures, faiths and backgrounds
In 1988, Newton Mayor Theodore D. Mann looked at his city and saw it changing—new faces, new languages, and new faiths finding their footing in [...]
‘Grassroots’ Green Newton calls on Newtonians to act against climate change
Green Newton has been working to provide Newton with accessible, community-focused climate change solutions for over 35 years, working to make Newton residents feel like [...]
Inna’s Kitchen in Newton Centre offers community commitment with no gluten, no allergens
Inna’s Kitchen, a restaurant with gluten- and allergen-free dishes located in Newton Centre, is dedicated to making food that has an impact—both on the customer [...]
Newton Economic Development Commission talks vacant office spaces, AI industry
Newton’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) met Tuesday to discuss 2026 priorities and brainstorm ways to support the city’s broader economic strategy, stemming from challenges of [...]
Newton residents urge stronger anti-ICE measures in public forum
Newton’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee held a public discussion on Wednesday night to review the possible actions should Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enter [...]
Commission on Disability creates subcommittee to examine housing
On Monday, the Newton Commission on Disability (COD) voted to create a subcommittee dedicated to housing research for disabled people in Newton. COD member Sandra [...]
Former NPS administrator charged with enticement of 13-year-old
A former Newton Public School (NPS) administrator was arrested Friday on a charge of attempted enticement and coercion of a minor after he allegedly drove [...]
Debra Haffner spent decades talking about sex. Now, she’s a minister in Newton.
From advising the federal government during the AIDS epidemic to leading a major national sex education organization, Rev. Debra Haffner has been at the forefront [...]
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 [...]