An indoor mask mandate for public spaces in Newton will go into effect on Sept. 2, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced in a statement on Thursday evening.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Investigate Two Bias-Motivated Incidents Against Asian Americans
“Within the last 24 hours, we have had two bias incidents, both Asian related, in Newton,” Mayor Ruthanne Fuller wrote in a statement on July 21.
Metro, Newton
Newton Officials Respond to Resident Concerns After Break-ins
A series of five break-ins into the homes of Asian residents in Newton has caused alarm within the community.
Metro, Newton
Newton Sees An Increase in Public Park Attendance
Parks in Newton have served as a respite for residents throughout the pandemic. No matter the season, Newton Parks and Recreation Commissioner Nicole Banks said she has seen an increase in the number of Newtonians frequenting these public spaces. “Parks in general during the pandemic [have] been very, very popular,” Banks said. “They’ve been a…
Metro, Newton
Newly Renovated Allen House Welcomes Art and Performers
After over eight years of renovations, the Nathaniel T. Allen House, located at 35 Webster St. in West Newton, has finished its transformation into a multi-purpose space now known as the Nathaniel Allen Center for Arts and Culture.
Coronavirus Updates, Metro, Boston, Newton
Governor Baker Outlines Remainder of Massachusetts Reopening Timeline
Face coverings will no longer be required outside where social distancing is possible beginning on Friday, and restrictions on all businesses, including capacity limits, will be lifted on Aug. 1, Governor Charlie Baker announced on Tuesday.
Arts, Metro, Newton
Newton Community Pride Fills Vacant Storefronts with Artwork
A photograph of a vibrant red archway in Mexico next to a red “for rent” sign draws public attention in an otherwise empty Newtonville storefront window. As a part of a new public art initiative sponsored by Newton Community Pride, vacant Newton storefronts will display professional artwork in an effort to beautify the city.
Metro, Newton
Newton Mayor, Councilors, Community Oppose Gun Store Opening
“The news of a firearms dealer wanting to open in Newton comes after years of so many mass shootings in so many places from schools, theaters, and concerts to grocery stores and business places,” Fuller said in a statement on Thursday.
Newton, Metro
NewtonSERVES Returns to Clean Up the City
NewtonSERVES, a city-wide cleanup, is set to return this year in a limited capacity at various Newton locations after having been called off last year because of the pandemic.
Metro, Newton
4C Tree Project Commemorates Lives Lost in Newton to COVID-19
To commemorate the lives lost to COVID-19 in Newton, Green Newton’s Environmental Youth Leadership Program is planting 170 trees throughout Newton and five trees on Boston College’s campus.
