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I didn't know our 24 City Councilors and 8 School Committee members receive a yearly stipend plus healthcare benefits until I learned a commission appointed by City Council President Oliver may recommend higher, full-time salaries, alongside leadership pay bumps. As a Newton resident who canvassed as a volunteer for local…
Newton Planning and Development Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning & Development Board will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 205 and virtually via Zoom. To participate in this meeting virtually, visit https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/86570033029 or dial +16469313860,,86570033029#. The City of Newton and…
As smoke from Canadian wildfires filled the skies of Newton, some residents considered a frightening possibility: What if a wildfire broke out in Newton? With 2026 being Middlesex County’s ninth driest year to date, concerns about possible wildfires in one of the many woods of Newton are not unwarranted. Richard…
Maddie Ngo didn't start wrestling until her sophomore year at Newton North HS. Two years later, she was a varsity captain, had won State and New England championships, and was named Massachusetts Public School Female Wrestler of the Year. Now, Ngo is making Newton North history as the school's first…
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton met with young voters at Johnny’s Luncheonette in Newton Tuesday, August 18, to discuss housing affordability, transportation, reproductive rights and other issues as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Moulton, who is challenging longtime U.S. Senator Ed Markey in the September 1 Democratic…
Newton’s food scene has continued to evolve since our last summary, with at least 12 openings and reopenings against nine closings. Nine of those 12 are one-of-a-kind, local businesses. Overall, 62% of Newton’s 187 places to eat are independently owned, with an additional 14% being local chains and 24% regional…
The City of Newton is hosting an in-person “Welcome to Newton” event on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the City Hall War Memorial from 5:30PM-7PM. Everyone who is new to the city, or still feels new to Newton, is invited. Kids are welcome! It’s a chance to meet neighbors, learn about…
Mark Development is proposing a new development partnership and a series of changes to its Riverside project, including converting one of the planned residential buildings to senior housing, reducing the project’s overall number of apartments, and shortening the height of its main parking garage. The changes were presented August 6…
In February 2023, then-Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that the City of Newton would be partnering with Boston-based nonprofit EMPath to implement a financial coaching and assistance program, targeting lower-income residents disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the City received $63.5 million in one-time funds through the American Rescue Plan…
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Dancers clad in brightly colored, glittering clothing captivated the crowd on August 16, during Newton's sixth annual India Day Celebration, outside the Hyde Community Center. "It's really nice for [my children] to get exposed to their culture," said Ashita Gurnani, whose five-year-old son Ved Ballaney waited patiently as his face…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning will meet Monday regarding: Public Facilities will meet Wednesday regarding: School Committee School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Boards and Commissions Newton Cultural Council Reception Committee will meet Monday to…
