Planning Department’s Barney Heath, Jen Caira leaving City Hall
They've spent years helping the city, residents and businesses plan—new buildings, whole developments, zoning updates and more—and now Planning Department Director Barney Heath and Deputy [...]
In Brief: Mothers, hackers and scholarships
Mothers Out Front want to speak with you Mothers Out Front Newton, a local environmental activism organization, is having an online meeting on Monday from [...]
With Newtonville Station renovations near, commuters unsure of how construction may impact their rides
The Newtonville MBTA station will undergo long-awaited renovations in the spring, but people who rely on the rail are still waiting to hear how the [...]
Alicia Piedalue lays out vision as Newton School Committee’s chair-elect
Ward 7 School Committee member Alicia Piedalue won a special election in March and was sworn in on April 2. Now, she’s been elected to [...]
Eight things to do in Newton this weekend
“How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness how the time has [...]
Born into slavery, the Healy family found new life in Newton and Maine
James Augustine Healy was a respected priest in the Archdiocese of Boston in the 1850s and 1860s who served as the diocesan chancellor. He had [...]
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 [...]
Amidst Venezuela boat strike fallout, Auchincloss calls for Congress to take back war powers
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, is not mincing words when it comes to the Defense Department’s recent air strikes against boats the administration suspects are [...]
O’Neil stepping down as director of New Art Center
Emily O'Neil has served as New Art Center's executive director for six years, and she's stepping aside, citing family needs. “It has been the privilege [...]
West Newton Cinema restoration work gets nearly $2 million boost with CPA funds
While the outside world jumps between suspense, horror and occasional dark comedy these days, West Newton Cinema’s comeback story has reached a pleasant plot twist, [...]
In Brief: Holiday events and new primary care office coming next week
Newton Centre Holiday Shopping Stroll coming next week Lauren Berman of All Over Newton has organized another Holiday Shopping Stroll in Newton Centre, on Thursday, [...]
Auchincloss’s new bill would cap annual drug costs for ACA patients
As the fate of Affordable Care Act subsidies lingers in a legislative limbo, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, is hoping to protect patients from a [...]
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 [...]
Charles River Chamber champions local arts and culture for holiday shopping
There’s been a lot of talk lately about arts and culture in Newton. Mayor-Elect Marc Laredo is planning to create a whole new department for [...]
Analysis of MCAS scores shows struggle with writing, improvement in math
An in-depth analysis of the Newton Public District’s MCAS scores found trends that the district aims to use to improve its curriculum. Although no longer [...]