On the Ballot: What to know for the Nov. 3 election in Newton
The midterms and gubernatorial election are just a couple of weeks away, and soon the endless barrage of campaign ads will come to a sweet, [...]
‘No Kings’ will promote early voting with Newton Centre rally on Saturday
The approaching midterm elections are expected to be a nationwide referendum on the Trump administration. And on Saturday, the 'No Kings' movement returns with more [...]
Ten things to do in Newton this weekend
The cool air, the pops of color on the trees, the crunch of the fallen leaves blanketing the edges of the sidewalks: It's autumn in [...]
Senior Citizen Fund makes Cooper Center accessible to all
For many older people, having a place to go can make all the difference. That might mean taking an exercise class, meeting a friend for [...]
Column: Newton Asian Market fills a need for specialty food
On a recent Saturday morning, the newly opened Newton Asian Market on Langley Road in Newton Centre was filled with shoppers. Most, but not all, [...]
Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud recount their painful lives after Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
By David Tanklefsky, Castle Group A crowd of about 700 gathered at Temple Shalom in Newton Wednesday night to hear the incredible story of love [...]
Columbus Day celebration looks to preserve Newton’s Italian-American pride
"The flag is a symbol," Anna Berardi said as she addressed the crowd of about two dozen people in the lower-level banquet room at the [...]
Snapshots: Indigenous Peoples Day Newton 2026
Newton began observing Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day in 2021, and the festival has gotten bigger each year. Unfortunately, this year the rain [...]
Question 4 asks: Should Massachusetts have same-day voter registration?
For Massachusetts residents, registering to vote could become a same-day process. Question 4 would allow eligible voters to register and cast their ballots on Election [...]
Snapshots: “Democracy, If We Can Keep It” with Danielle Allen
On Thursday evening, The Newton Beacon hosted an event at The Allen Center in West Newton, "Democracy, If We Can Keep It: A Conversation With [...]
Five Tigers take one final run around Cold Spring Park
Newton North seniors Esty Dudnik, Maggie Abely, Adelle Dupere, Pearl Neafsey and Caroline Fahey all joined the Newton North girls cross-country team as freshmen. Since [...]
For Mochiko Hawaiian BBQ in Newtonville, Aloha means ‘Goodbye’
Mochiko Hawaiian BBQ in Newtonville suddenly has a "Closed" sign in its window. The loud pop music no longer serenades the sidewalks, and the smell [...]
High interest rates are painful, but they’ve helped cushion Newton’s coffers in a crisis
High interest rates can be a double-edged sword, especially for cities like Newton. “We have about $300 million that we invest on a daily basis,” [...]
Five things to do in Newton this long weekend
The second weekend in October means an extra day to relax and unwind. In Newton, it comes with a celebration of the region's indigenous tribes. [...]
School Committee hears updates on math and budget, approves student handbook changes
Newton school committee members met in person on Sept. 28 to discuss how the district’s new math curriculum is unfolding, to review the status of [...]