In January, Newton City Council passed a generational tobacco ban and local businesses are apprehensive of its potential effects.
Metro, Newton
Newton Conservators Host Julie Zickefoose: Author, Painter, and Bluebird Extraordinaire
Julie Zickefoose, a nature book author, presented at the Newton Conservators webinar on Thursday, and discussed songbirds.
Metro, Newton
Updated Version of the Northland Project May Swap Office Space for More Housing
The Northland Development Project may swap out office space for more housing, according to presentations at a Land Use Committee meeting.
Metro, Newton
“In the Shadow of the Shamrock” Showcases Burns Library to Newton Community
The Newton Free Library hosted “In the Shadow of the Shamrock: Tracing Boston’s Irish History,” featuring the Irish archives collections from BC’s John J. Burns Library.
Top Story, Newton, Metro
Newton Superintendent Details Potential NPS Cuts After Mayor Rejects $14.9 Million Funding Request
The Newton School Committee (NSC) convened on Monday night to further discuss the budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY26).
Metro, Newton
Newton Zoning Committee Hears Feedback on Proposed Build-Out Ratio Rule
The Newton committee heard public comment on a proposed rule intended to prevent construction of homes that don’t match their neighborhoods.
Metro, Newton
Nobel Prize–Winner William Moomaw Stresses the Need for Large Trees in Newton
On Tuesday, the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton hosted the Nobel Prize–winning scientist William R. Moomaw.
Newton, Metro
Representative Jake Auchincloss Says Democrats Lost Leverage at Town Hall
On Tuesday evening, U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss hosted a “Telephone Town Hall” for Massachusetts residents.
Metro, Newton
Fuller Speaks at Charles River Regional Chamber Fireside Chat Event
Citizens gathered at the Charles River Country Club with Needham Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller Friday.
Newton, Metro
Judge Sets Alleged Newton Shooter’s Trial for June 11
A judge set a June 11 trial date for Scott Hayes, the man accused of shooting a Newton resident last September, at a court appearance.
