Metro Newton to Ban Retail Use of Black Plastic, Other Single-Use Plastic and Waste The amendment, which bans black plastic take-out containers and mandates reusable cutlery and plates, will take effect in March 2024.
Metro Newton to Ban Retail Use of Black Plastic, Other Single-Use Plastic and Waste The amendment, which bans black plastic take-out containers and mandates reusable cutlery and plates, will take effect in March 2024.
Metro Story Starters Assists Parents in Discussions of Race With Young Children A Newton-based organization called Story Starters focuses on cultivating family conversations about various works of literature to address wide-reachi...
Features Newton Marijuana Dispensary Redefines the Meaning of Family Business A new type of family business has set up shop in Newton. The Green Lady Dispensary celebrated its grand opening.
Metro Newton Teachers Association, Parent/Educator Collaborative Demonstrate at School Committee Meeting The NTA and Newton Public Schools (NPS) are currently negotiating a new contract after the previous contract’s expiration on Aug. 31.
Metro Newton City Council Candidates Advance to November Municipal Election Two candidates for Ward 2 and Ward 6 advanced to November's municipal election, where voters will select respective ward councilors.
Metro City Shrinks Eligible Customer Base for NewMo Following Decrease in Funding Newton in Motion, reverted its pool of eligible users to select groups in the city, due to a decline in outside funding and grants.
Metro Newton Teachers Association, Newton School Committee Reach Impasse in Negotiations After a year of negotiations, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee (NSC) are at odds.
Metro Historic Newton’s Upcoming Documentary Explores a 19th Century Experiment in Education An exhibit in Newton’s City Hall explores the Allen School, the subject of Historic Newton’s upcoming documentary, An Uncommon Education.
Metro Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Prepares to Publish Third Version of Rezoning Maps Councilor Crossley, Zoning and Planning Committee chair, refuted claims that the city hasn’t been transparent about its rezoning process.
Metro Candidates Vying for Newton City Council Seats Focus on Zoning Redesign Candidates for Newton City Council from Ward 2 and Ward 6 addressed the city’s ongoing rezoning plans during two debates.
Newton UPDATE: Bicyclist Killed in Newton Car Crash Involving UPS Driver Identified NPD will work with state law enforcement agencies to look further into the accident, according to the statement.
Metro Newton Police Arrest Suspect in Connection With Triple Homicide Local officials said that the attack appears to be random, and there is no clear connection between Ferguson and the victims.
Metro Fuller’s Proposed FY24 Budget Increases Spending by $19.7 Million Newton’s proposed FY24 budget includes a $19.7 million increase in funds from last year, according to Mayor Fuller’s budget address on Monday.
Metro Community Members Respond to Protest of Drag Performance at Newton North, Stage Counterprotest NNHS' ToBeGLAD Day celebrating LGBTQ+ identities sparked a protest and counterprotest due to its inclusion of a drag performance.
Metro Newton Public Schools Reallocates Funding to Elementary Orchestra and Strings Programs After Advocacy From Save Newton Strings The updated FY24 NPS budget reallocates funding to elementary strings programs following community pushback to their initial elimination.
Metro Super Dough Transforms Upper Falls Parking Lot Into Gourmet Pizzeria Operating out of a trailer, Super Dough Pizza Co. only serves 50 handcrafted pizzas a day, but does so with extreme attention to detail.
Metro Little Luke’s Offers Homestyle Breakfast and Coffee in Newton Upper Falls Near Newton Upper Falls Greenway is Little Luke’s Cafe, a quaint spot serving up breakfast, lunch, coffee, and pastries.