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Local Leaders Question Newton’s Assessment of Underrepresented Residents’ Needs

“Of all of the issues that came out with respect to the report and the process, nowhere was the word ‘people of color’ mentioned—the term was continuously ‘lower resourced.’”

Newton, Metro, Food, Business

Restaurants Partner with City of Newton to Expand Al Fresco Dining

Newton Al Fresco, an outdoor dining collaboration between local restaurants and artists, is returning to the streets of Newton starting April 1 with more restaurants participating than ever before.

Newton, Metro

Newton YMCA Purchases Branch Location With $3 Million Donation

The West Suburban YMCA will open a second location in the City of Newton in the fall of 2022 following a $3 million donation. The second site will offer greater access to recreational and health services for community members.

Metro, Food, Newton

Ward 4 Offers Artisan Food and Drinks to a Tight-Knit Auburndale

After six years of planning and building, a pair of Auburndale residents finally achieved their dream and opened Ward 4 in June 2021, cheekily named after the fourth voting ward of Newton, where the community restaurant sits.

Metro, Newton

Newton Book Club Talks About Russian History Book In Context of Current Geopolitics

The History Book Club of Historic Newton hosted a discussion among Newton residents on Stephen Smith’s book, Russia in Revolution, focusing on the similarities between violent actions of Russian regimes in the 20th century and today.

Metro, Newton, Features, Politics, Top Story

Politicians Call for Greater Sanctions, Humanitarian Aid at Newton Rally for Ukraine

“I think it’s important to understand that everyone’s lives are impacted—that it’s not somebody else’s world,” Kissin said. “The whole free world needs to step up.”

Newton, Politics, Metro

Newton City Council Discusses Ordinance to Reduce Building Emissions

At the Newton City Council’s meeting as the Committee of the Whole on Monday, the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy presented a plan to create a Building Energy Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) resembling the one Boston implemented in 2013.