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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 13/06/2026

Yes, we have a pressing issue! To celebrate the 4th anniversary of Fig City News, we have published yet another print edition. It's now available -- free-- in dozens of locations across the city.

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 13/05/2026

NNHS Energizer Team honored in statewide competition www.figcitynews.com/2026/05/nnhs...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 11/04/2026

Some of the two dozen Fig City News writers and readers who stopped by our Open Air Office Hours at Newton Centre Plaza, inspired by the first nationwide Local News Day. Connections made, views expressed, and stories hatched. Looking forward to the next one -- in slightly warmer weather. ;-)

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 06/04/2026

City Hall celebrates Organ Donation Month with immense gratitude www.figcitynews.com/2026/04/city...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 08/02/2026

Another Saturday noon in Newton Center.

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 05/02/2026

Last Saturday noon in Newton Center... 122 protesters in 14°F www.figcitynews.com/2026/01/this...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 24/12/2025

Fig City News speaks with Mayor-elect Marc Laredo. Details at www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/talk...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 24/12/2025

Newton North HS student Sean Choi receives YoungArts Award with Distinction in Design Read about his inspiration at www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/newt...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 24/12/2025

Fig City's interactive map of Newton restaurants has been updated. 160 places to eat. Search by type of cuisine and village. Available on Fig City News iOS app and on FigCityNews.com (See "Look here for.." tab in menu and choose "Where to eat")

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 17/12/2025

Dry January? Multiple businesses face January lapse in liquor licenses after failures to renew. Board of License Commissioners schedules Dec. 26 for further work, but some businesses out of luck? www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/dry-...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 17/12/2025

Newton Public Schools' Long Range Facilities Plan: Recap of recent meetings www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/nps-...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 17/12/2025

Fig City's history of Newton Schools, Part 9: New Superintendent, New Math, New High School, 1950-1965 www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/newt...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 17/12/2025

Good Shepherd Hospice -- almost 50 years of serving Newton with care. Consistent mission of "comprehensive individualization." www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/a-le...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 17/12/2025

How E-Bikes are reshaping transportation in Newton www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/how-...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 17/12/2025

Edward Murphy, retired Newton Fire Chief, has died. www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/edwa...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 17/12/2025

Newton comes together, marks Hanukkah with joyful and solemn moments. Rep. Auchincloss reads statement signed by all 25 Jewish members of Congress. www.figcitynews.com/2025/12/comm...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 29/10/2025

Fig City News launches annual fundraiser to expand paid reporting and administrative help and to expand readership for greater community impact. Support the local community news hub for Newton. figcitynews.com/2025/10/fig-...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 18/10/2025

Fig City News publishes 16-page PRINT edition for municipal election Copies at local shops and Fig City News booth at Harvest Fair, Oct. 19 Voter's guide. Interviews: 18 candidates in contested races 5 newcomer candidates running unopposed Op-eds For and Against repealing the parking ban

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 18/10/2025

Get to know the 5 newcomer candidates who are uncontested in Newton's Nov. 4 municipal election Arrianna Proia and Jason Bhardwaj to the School Committee Brittany Hume Charm, Brian Golden, and Jacob Silber to City Council Articles on each of their interviews at FigCityNews.com

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 08/10/2025

Two opposing Op-Eds -- one for and one against repeal of Newton's Winter Overnight Parking Ban. Voting YES on the Repeal: figcitynews.com/2025/10/op-e... Voting NO on the Repeal: figcitynews.com/2025/10/op-e...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 18/09/2025

Chapin Road: How an embattled drain extension project united neighbors and divided the City Council figcitynews.com/2025/09/how-...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 07/08/2025

Newton’s Jack Winnay finding footing in Red Sox Organization figcitynews.com/2025/08/newt...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 06/08/2025

Alicia Kabir talks about her first year as Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons - Massachusetts. figcitynews.com/2025/08/alic...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 06/08/2025

Residents of Newton's Cabot Park Village hold a Declaration of Resistance rally. figcitynews.com/2025/08/cabo...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 06/08/2025

In a Summer Pizza Party hosted by Green Newton, a Newton homeowner explains how his home became net-zero. figcitynews.com/2025/08/gree...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 06/08/2025

China Fair: A hidden Newton gem that’s much more than just cutlery figcitynews.com/2025/08/chin...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 28/07/2025

One candidate has decided which race to run, so now the field is set for Newton's elections in November. Uncontested races are shaded gray. Non-incumbents are in bold font. Links are to candidates' campaign websites (more to come). figcitynews.com/2025/07/cand...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 24/07/2025

Interview -- about Special Education -- with Barry Greenstein, who is stepping down from School Committee. figcitynews.com/2025/07/inte...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 23/07/2025

UPDATED: Who's running in Newton's municipal election on Nov. 4? Who's new? Who's running unopposed? Here's the line-up of candidates certified to run. Details at figcitynews.com/2025/07/cand...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 23/07/2025

Rep. Lawn looks to future after OUI arrest. Speaks with Fig City News about community support after a hearty reception at St. Mary of Carmen Festa. figcitynews.com/2025/07/rep-...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 19/07/2025

Business community demands to be heard as office space vacancies rise in Boston metro area. Zoning & Planning meeting, July 9 (photo: NewTV) figcitynews.com/2025/07/busi...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 16/07/2025

Newton Police arrest Nonantum resident for felony defacing of public property -- painting over the double-yellow lines on Adams Street with Italian flag colors of green, white, and red. Details at end of our [UPDATED] article figcitynews.com/2025/07/as-t...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 15/07/2025

Newton middle schooler Levi Mngomezulu stars in world premiere of “Kufre n’ Quay” at Boston Arts Academy Main Stage Theatre, July 10-26. The play is the fifth in the #ufotfamilycycle. (photos: Annielly Camargo for Boston Arts Academy) figcitynews.com/2025/07/newt...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 06/07/2025

July 4th fireworks on Friday night at Albemarle Park in Newton. Full gallery at figcitynews.com/wp-content/u...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 05/07/2025

Backstage as Tony Gentile's long-time Newton crew prepares over 1,500 shells for Fourth of July fireworks. figcitynews.com/2025/07/back...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 25/06/2025

Brown Middle School Principal Kim Lysaght talks with Fig City News about how these days NPS educators work in teams, achieving growth in student learning, particularly in math and reading. figcitynews.com/2025/06/beyo...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 23/06/2025

During the heat advisory (Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25), both Crystal Lake and Gath Pool will be open for swimming 1:30PM to Dusk.

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 23/06/2025

Fascinating folks in the news... 5 students on tour in Mexico with Boston Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. 12-yr-old stars in play ...#5 of the Ufot Family Cycle... at Boston Arts Academy Main Stage Theatre. Dr. Regina Wu and B&G Club's David Sellers receive honors. figcitynews.com/2025/06/newt...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 23/06/2025

Newton Community Education reports improved outlook. Exec. Dir. updated the School Committee on successful execution of the turnaround plan. Also spoke with Fig City News about summer camp and adult travel programs. figcitynews.com/2025/06/newt...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 23/06/2025

So far, 10 first-time candidates have stepped forward to run for School Committee. There's still time for more, as nomination papers are due July 22. figcitynews.com/2025/06/more...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 14/06/2025

Newton Highlands hosts one of its biggest Village Days ever Read more on figcitynews.com/2025/06/newt...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 14/06/2025

Syrian American community holds potluck to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Newton Read more on figcitynews.com/2025/06/syri...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 14/06/2025

Newton begins to transform West Newton Armory into 43 affordable housing units Read more at figcitynews.com/2025/06/brea...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 04/06/2025

Unity and caring at Newton Pride flag-raising ceremony Read more on figcitynews.com/2025/06/unit...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 04/06/2025

School Committee Chair Brezski, not running for re-election, reflects on his experiences Read more on figcitynews.com/2025/06/scho...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 04/06/2025

Hundreds of people participate in Nonantum Village Day Read more at figcitynews.com/2025/06/hund...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 04/06/2025

Community grieves the loss of the Goldstein Family Read more on figcitynews.com/2025/06/comm...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 04/06/2025

Swords, boulders, and salty licorice: Celebrating Viking roots in Newton Read more on figcitynews.com/2025/06/swor...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 04/06/2025

51st annual Mayor’s Community Breakfast celebrates unity and Newton pride. Read more at figcitynews.com/2025/06/51st...

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Fig City News @figcitynews.com · 04/06/2025

The Zoning & Planning and Public Facilities Committees, along with the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy, initiated a discussion with City Councilors about the electrification of all homes. Read more at figcitynews.com/2025/06/berd...

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