Newton’s Zoning Board of Appeals signaled it would vote against a controversial housing development planned for Washington Street.

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) met with the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) on Monday to discuss the appropriation of $2 million ...

The Newton Public Facilities Committee agreed to finance the continued installation of LED lighting at Newton South High School.

The Cooper Center for Active Living construction project held its monthly community update Tuesday to discuss site updates and progress.

The Newton City Council will appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals after a Nonantum building was built nearly 10 feet taller than anticipated.

Democrats Greg Schwartz and Amy Mah Sangiolo each won contested primary elections on Tuesday in races for Newton’s state representative seats.

Linda Walsh, Newton’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services, is set to retire in June following a 37-year career serving the city.

Newton Historical Commission met to review total and partial demolition submissions from several residents on Thursday night.

Newton firefighters responded to a fire on Central Avenue likely caused by oily rags yesterday, according to Fire Chief Gregory Gentile.

Newton police officers arrested a man allegedly involved in a car chase that began in Rhode Island on Friday.