The Heights

City of Newton Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Colleen Martin • March 9, 2020

The City of Newton has formed an Emergency Management Committee to respond to the threat of coronavirus and has a page on its website to update residents about the virus.

Building at 978 Watertown St. to Receive Local Landmark Status

Julia Remick • March 5, 2020

The Newton Historical Commission unanimously voted on Thursday for the building at 978 Watertown St. to receive local landmark status.

Racist Epithet Found Written on Sidewalk in Newton

Isabella Cavazzoni • February 20, 2020

A racist epithet written in masking tape was found on the sidewalk on Sunday night. The incident is currently under investigation by the Newton Police Department.

Newton Free Library Thrives in the Technological Age

Gretchen Haga • February 18, 2020

Newton Free Library has maintained cardholders, visitors, and book circulation. Library cardholders have been borrowing more library books every year since 2013.

Johnny’s Luncheonette Owners Keep Tradition Alive

Julia Kiersznowski • February 17, 2020

Owner Karen Masterson says owning Johnny's has never just been a business endeavor. When she and her husband Kevin purchased Johnny’s in 2014, they knew they had a unique opportunity to foster a haven of community for the greater Boston area.

Newton Temporarily Suspends Landmark Nominations

Isabella Cavazzoni • February 10, 2020

The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee decided to suspend landmark nominations to give the city more time to make revisions to the nomination process.

Newton Postpones Decision on Ascend Dispensary

Ben Chieng • February 6, 2020

The Newton Land Use Committee postponed its decision on a petition to open a dispensary. Ascend requested for a special permit to allow the sale of marijuana.

City of Newton Now Charging for Paper Bags

Lauren Wittenmyer • January 26, 2020

The Newton City Council has now issued a new ordinance enacting a 10-cent charge on all single-use paper bags. The charge is part of efforts to reduce waste and move toward more environmentally-conscious shopping.

Mayor Fuller Delivers Third State of the City Address

Gavin Zhang • January 22, 2020

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller discussed the progress the city has made and the obstacles that it faces in her third State of the City address. Fuller focused on three major challenges.

The First Baptist Church in Newton Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.

Julia Kiersznowski • January 20, 2020

The First Baptist Church in Newton hosted the 52nd Annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration. The celebration consisted of various speakers and community choirs, reinforcing the message of knowing your neighbor.

City of Newton Receives Grant for Affordable Housing Development

Isabella Cavazzoni • January 12, 2020

The city of Newton has received a grant to make headway in turning the historic West Newton Armory into affordable housing, according to a press release from Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. The grant enables the city to conduct a pre-development analysis to see if the armory is suitable for an affordable housing establishment.

Northland Project Passed, Residents Seek Referendum

Isabella Cavazzoni • December 5, 2019

Newton City Council passed the Northland Development Project on Monday, setting up the project to break ground over a year after its proposal.