Genevieve Morrison, Author at The Heights

Newton Public Schools parents gathered in front of Newton City Hall to advocate for fair teacher contracts amid rumors of a teacher strike.

The committee discussed creating an oversight process after a councilor claimed she received inappropriate texts from a colleague.

Newton City Council added final amendments and passed the Village Center Overlay District during its meeting Monday night.

The Public Facilities Committee and Finance Committee approved a design plan and funding for the reconstruction of Countryside Elementary.

Newton City Council approved more amendments to the VCOD, including the removal of six villages from the plan, at their meeting.

The city council must pass a new zoning ordinance by Dec. 31 in order to comply with the MBTA Communities Law.

The current ban forbids overnight parking on all Newton streets from Dec. 1 to March 31, punishable by a $25 fine, according to the city’s website.

The Bay Colony Brass ensemble commemorated Veterans Day with a Saturday evening concert at the First Unitarian Universalist Society.

Six new Newton city councilors were elected Tuesday night, shifting the political pulse of the city’s top governing body.

Standing on the corner of Walnut Street, it is impossible to ignore the fragrant aromas of spices and food coming from Shiva’s Kitchen.