The Heights

Ward 3 Candidates

Julia Kiersznowski • November 4, 2019

Get to know the Ward 3 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 5.

Ward 2 Candidates

Eric Shea • November 4, 2019

Get to know the Ward 2 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 5.

Ward 1 Candidates

Sarah Mansky • November 4, 2019

Get to know the Ward 1 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 5.

The Monster Mash, It Was a Pumpkin Smash

Julia Kiersznowski • November 4, 2019

Newton hosted its first Pumpkin Smash on Nov. 2 at City Hall that encouraged families to compost their pumpkins rather than throw them out after Halloween.

Newton Passes New Vape Sale Regulations

Gavin Zhang • November 3, 2019

Vape sales in Newton are being limited to the two adult-only vape shops in the city: Vape Daddy’s and Garden City Vape.

‘Know Your Rights’ Training to be Held in Newton

Isabella Thorpe • October 29, 2019

The Massachusetts Commission of Discrimination (MCAD) will hold its workshop entitled “Know Your Civil Rights: Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Law” on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Newton Free Library in the Druker Auditorium from 6 to 8 p.m.

Newton Unveils Capital Improvement Plan

Gavin Zhang • October 27, 2019

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller shared a “sobering” financial forecast for the City of Newton on Oct. 21, looking ahead to the years of 2021-5.

Zervas Elementary to Host Newton City Council Debates Tonight

Isabel Fenoglio • October 27, 2019

With two dozen candidates competing in nine contested races for at-large and local ward seats, the Nov. 5 election will see the largest pool of candidates to run for City Council in a generation, according to The Boston Globe.

Newtonville Rail Station Temporarily Closed

Gretchen Haga • October 23, 2019

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Newtonville Commuter Rail Station is closed at least through Wednesday, Oct. 23. The closure is a safety precaution while repairs are being made to the stairs.

City Council Overturns Mayor’s Veto, Raises Councilor Salaries

Gavin Zhang • October 9, 2019

The Newton City Council overturned the mayor's veto of its earlier decision to raise the salaries of city councilors and the mayor at its meeting on Monday night. The City Council did not vote to raise the pay for School Committee members—that will go to a vote later in the year.

Newton Mayor Seeks $15.7 Million to Take Land from BC Via Eminent Domain

Colleen Martin • October 9, 2019

Mayor Fuller filed an application for a funding request for Webster Woods with the Newton Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday. BC purchased the woods in 2016 for $20 million.

Overnight Parking Ban Shortened in Newton

Julia Landwehr • October 7, 2019

The Newton City Council has decreased the length of its winter overnight parking ban by four weeks over concerns that it is a burden to residents.