On Thursday, the Newton Conservation Commission discussed a Notice of Intent for the removal of invasive species and plant diversification.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton School Committee Approves Superintendent’s “Level Services Plus” Budget
The Newton School Committee voted to approve the $296.7 million “level services plus” budget submitted by Superintendent Anna Nolin Wednesday.
Metro, Newton
Newton’s New Art Center Celebrates Spring at Annual Holi Festival
The New Art Center brought vibrance to Newton with its fourth annual Holi Festival, celebrating the Hindu festival of color, love, and spring.
Politics, Metro, Newton
Healey, Auchincloss Call for More Housing Development in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss called for more housing development at a Newton event Monday.
Newton, Metro
Scandinavian Cultural Center’s “Våffeldagen” Stirs Up Excitement and Sweet Flavors
On Saturday, Newton’s Scandinavian Cultural Center served delicious Swedish waffles to celebrate “Våffeldagen,” or Waffle Day.
Newton, Metro
Newton Banned Tobacco for Young People. Local Businesses Now Worry About Their Futures.
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.
Newton, Metro
“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.
Metro, Newton, Top Story
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).
