Newton Crossing, a highly anticipated housing development on West Newton’s Washington Street, is now accepting lottery applications for its affordable units. The 292-unit rental complex includes 73 un...

In the last six years, honey bees have become an unlikely source of debate in Newton. During the COVID-19 lockdown, many residents took up backyard beekeeping to entertain themselves, and found the ho...

Can consumers recycle their way out of the plastic pollution crisis, or to meet climate goals, must they simply use less plastic in the first place? That question was at the center of a lively discuss...

When Green Newton board co-chair Brian Hodgson launched the Green Newton Exchange podcast in February 2025, he wasn’t trying to create another environmental news source. Instead, he wanted to make con...

The Amur cork tree is a native of Eastern Asia and was originally planted as an ornamental. Now considered invasive, it has spread into natural areas across the Northeast and is expanding rapidly in C...

In honor of the 250th anniversary of United States independence, the Declaration of Independence was read publicly in a ceremony at the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall on Wednesday, July 8.  Acco...

On June 7th, members of the Upper Falls Neighborhood Area Council and local volunteers shone a spotlight on the hidden history behind several buildings in Upper Falls that many Newton residents pass b...

The Newtonville Historic District Commission’s review of a proposal to replace four gas-powered street lamps on Prescott Street with solar-powered LED fixtures was postponed last week due to lack of a...

While some who are downsizing or weeding through the estate of a loved one may feel they are drowning in accumulated decades of “stuff,” others don’t even have the bare necessities to make their house...

Newton celebrated the 4th of July on Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Despite impending storms in nearby towns, celebrations in the Garden City went on with gusto, fea...

Throughout the day of July 4th, Tony Gentile — Newton’s “Master of Fireworks” — and his crew of four set up the fireworks for Newton’s annual display over Albemarle Field — just as they have done for ...

Newton homeowners will have more flexibility in where they can place raised garden beds after the City Council approved a zoning amendment on June 15 changing how the City regulates this increasingly ...

The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) filed a Step 3 grievance with the Newton School Committee on June 22, alleging that leaking roofs and water damage continue to create unsafe conditions in six New...

This article, about the Newton Public Schools (NPS) 7th grade math assessment results and their aftermath, follows Part I published on June 23, which analyzed the lead-up and broader curricular contex...

The MBTA announced that construction of a new, accessible, fully bidirectional Newtonville Commuter Rail station will begin in November 2026. The station is expected to be closed December 2026 to Apri...

There was a very large turnout at Newton Fire Department headquarters for the annual Pancake Breakfast on June 28. High demand for free pancakes with all the toppings, served by those elected to serve...

Many honored and promoted for their achievements, character, and what they bring to the community.

On June 23, State Senator Cynthia Creem and Mayor Marc Laredo’s Chief of Staff, Dana Hanson, spoke before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government in favor of Senate Bill 3092, a ...

“Giving every student what they need” is a common saying among Newton Public Schools (NPS) leadership and School Committee members. This spring’s revision of the NPS middle school math program illustr...

Newton is moving forward with major investments in stormwater infrastructure after City officials accepted a $4.3 million low-interest state loan to fund projects designed to reduce pollution entering...

With exuberant dance performances, Double Dutch demonstrations, and a variety of vendors and information booths, the sixth annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 was a joyous, multifaceted ev...

When Greg Maslowe started working as manager of Newton Community Farm (NCF) in 2006, there was no tractor, greenhouse, or even any seeds. However, much has changed at this “small but mighty” nonprofit...

In recent weeks, the Laredo Administration has resumed discussions about repairs to Bullough’s Pond dam that, under former Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, sparked tensions and ultimately went unresolved. Lared...

More than 200 students joined members of the New England Patriots rookie class at Newton North High School on June 19 for a Juneteenth football clinic that raised more than $6,000 for Newton Community...

The Rotary Club of Newton recognized local nonprofit organizations and graduating Newton North High School seniors at its annual Grant Recipients and Technical Scholarship Recognition Luncheon on June...

Amid the festivities of Newton Highlands Village Day on Sunday, June 14, City officials, arts leaders, and community members gathered outside the historic Brigham House to celebrate its next chapter a...

Pony rides, inflatable attractions, local vendors, environmental advocates, and eager residents filled Lincoln Street on Sunday, June 14 as Newton Highlands Village Day returned for its 49th year, bri...

A $100,000 matching challenge ending June 30 could help secure the future of some of the New Art Center’s most impactful programs. The Newton-based nonprofit arts organization has launched an emergenc...

Newton Highlands’ Indulge! opened its doors on a warm Sunday in mid-June 1991. Thirty-five years later, the iconic neighborhood candy shop is still a go-to favorite for assorted chocolates, bulk candy...

After a 10-year tenure in the basement of Newton City Hall, the Newton Food Pantry cut the ribbon on its new building at 131 Rumford Avenue in Auburndale on Friday, June 12. The building features 5,00...

One into the Hall of Fame, another on the Village Bank board, another a new Eagle Scout, and four NNHS sprinters heading to the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, OR.

After nearly four years dark, the historic former railroad station beside the Newton Centre Green Line stop (70 Union Street) is set to become a restaurant again. The new restaurant will be another Lo...

After five decades of owning five prominent commercial properties leasing to over 40 businesses in Newton Centre, the Zussman family has decided to sell them all, preferably to a single buyer. The pro...

Newton Asian Mart, the Asian supermarket in the former Walgreens space in Newton Centre, has received a temporary Certificate of Occupancy from the City, clearing the way for the store to open after a...

On June 9, Newton Public Schools announced via press release the appointment of Jesse Krotick, M.Ed. in the newly created NPS position of Director of Mental Health and Well-Being, effective July 1. Mr...

Newton received its first wind phone on Sunday, June 7, installed on the front lawn of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) in West Newton Square, dedicated in a small but intima...

The 1967 Beatles classic hit, With a Little Help from my Friends, emphasizes the importance of having social networks to avoid loneliness – a problem that has become a growing concern nowadays, especi...

Thursday, June 4, 2026 marked the 66th annual graduation of Newton South High School, when students, parents, and educators alike gathered in the school gym to participate in an essential rite of pass...

The School Committee of the 1980s was more harmonious than that of the 1970s, even though it continued to make difficult, unpopular decisions about building closures and staff reductions. Despite fina...

As her daughters enjoyed the sun and some cookies during the Pride flag raising ceremony on June 3 outside City Hall, resident Ali Haas reflected on how much it meant to her that Newton has been a welcoming place to live. “It’s nice to be surrounded by community,” she said…

Newton Public Schools (NPS) has named current employees as interim principals for Newton North and Newton South High Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Newton North HS Lisa Gilbert-Smith, M.Ed. ...

A significant renovation is underway at Cutler Park. Trees have been felled and not replaced, reducing the shade on the paths around Kendrick Pond. The once-canopied peninsula jutting into the […]

Celebrated former rapper, real estate entrepreneur, and Newton Public Schools alum Ronnie DeVoe received the first‑ever Newton Portrait of a Learner Award on May 28 at a ceremony conducted at Newton N...

The fifth annual Lions 5K returned to Newton South High School on Sunday morning, drawing 294 finishers for the Newton South Booster Club’s signature fundraiser for the school’s athletic programs (res...

Staff, residents, and supporters of the Carroll Center for the Blind were upbeat for the 14th annual Walk for Independence on the Charles River campus of UMass Amherst, despite forceful wind and rain ...

Whipped cream is usually just a dessert topping, but for Piper Hart, it was so delicious that she couldn’t help but bury her face in the sweet treat.  While that may be odd or rude behavior for a chil...

Despite heavy rain and wind on May 30, roughly 300 participants visited the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall for Newton’s first-ever public Eid-ul-Adha festival — a milestone event celebrat...

Neighbors and friends gathered under umbrellas on Saturday, May 30 to celebrate the reopening of a fountain on West Newton hill, following eight months of repairs. The bronze sculpture, titled Child w...

Newton’s own Harmony Foundation hosted the 52nd annual Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast on May 27 at the Charles River Campus of UMass Amherst. The breakfast was organized around th...