The Heights

As COVID-19 Cases Plummet in Newton, Residents React to a Changing Pandemic Environment

Victor Stefanescu • March 20, 2022

“I think Newton’s done a great job,” she said. “I think the mayor’s done a great job of communication of information.”

Newton Resident Fundraises for Ukraine Through Her Homemade Treats

Connor Siemien • March 20, 2022

Moved by the devastating images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Newton resident Rebecca Ferguson put her baking hobby to work.

Newton city council committee debates building height

Connor Siemien • March 13, 2022

Attendees at a Newton City Council Zoning and Planning Committee meeting on Feb. 28 discussed a citizens’ petition that would limit the height of businesses and residential buildings in the city.

CDC Categorizes Newton as Low for COVID-19 Risk as City Sees Fewest Cases Since Omicron Surge

Victor Stefanescu • March 5, 2022

For the third week in a row, the city reported no COVID-19 deaths. The city reported only 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

From Redlining to Single-Family Zoning: The Legacy of Exclusionary Housing in Newton

Julia Kiersznowski • February 27, 2022

Discrepancies in today's home prices are shaped by the city’s history of redlining and single-family zoning.

Newton Historical Commission Members Clash Over NewCAL Design at Meeting Thursday

Gavin Zhang • February 27, 2022

Developers of the West Newton Armory and the Newton Center for Active Living (NewCAL) presented their designs to the Newton Historical Commission (NHC) at a meeting on Thursday, centering on the viability of preserving historical elements without compromising accessibility.

Newton Free Library Hosts Authors Graves and Goodman For Discussion on Race

Annie Li • February 27, 2022

Authors Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan H. Goodman joined the Newton Free Library and the Ashland Public Library on Wednesday night for a virtual discussion of their book Racism, Not Race: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Fuller Expresses Optimism for the Future at State of the City Address

Elizabeth Gray • February 26, 2022

“Tonight I reaffirm my commitment to building a greater, better, more beautiful Newton, and the core to that commitment is the spirit of working together with elected officials, civic organizations, and residents from all of our villages,” Fuller said.

Newton to Move Forward on Updating City Seal, Pending City Council Approval

Sahithi Thumuluri • February 26, 2022

After almost a year and a half since the first convention of an Ad Hoc City Seal Working Group, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller requested for the Newton City Council to approve to proceed with the process of updating the Newton city seal.

‘It’s Not Historical. We Are’: Demonstrators Call for New Senior Center Building at Wednesday Protest

Victor Stefanescu • February 24, 2022

Joan Belle Isle, the chair of the executive committee of the Council on Aging, said she thinks the Newton Senior Center is the reason she’s alive.

City of Newton Rescinds Indoor Mask Mandate, Residents Respond

Annie Li • February 20, 2022

Recent winter weather in Newton has created ideal conditions for potholes to fill the city’s streets, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a Feb. 6 newsletter. The Newton 311 app, which compiles work orders throughout the city, also addresses the potholes.

Newton 311 App Incorporates Residential Help to Fix Potholes

Connor Siemien • February 20, 2022

Recent winter weather in Newton has created ideal conditions for potholes to fill the city’s streets, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a Feb. 6 newsletter. The Newton 311 app, which compiles work orders throughout the city, also addresses the potholes.