NNHS’ ToBeGLAD Day celebrating LGBTQ+ identities sparked a protest and counterprotest due to its inclusion of a drag performance.
Residents, Local Officials Demonstrate at Earth Day Event
Activists, students, and residents rallied for climate action during the Newton Democratic City Committee’s Earth Day event.
Auchincloss Discusses Clean Energy, Gun Violence, and Mental Health At Virtual Round Table in Newton
Jake Auchincloss, who represents Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District, hosted a virtual roundtable with Newton residents on Tuesday.
Newton Planning and Development Department Outlines Plans to Complete the Albemarle Road Traffic Calming Project by August 2023
This project addresses traffic and safety issues on Brookside Ave. and Albemarle Ave. from Washington St. up to the Charles River Greenway.
Newton Free Library Co-Hosts Event Detailing History of Black Westerns
Mia Mask spoke about her book Black Rodeo, A History of the African American Western, at an event at the Newton Free Library.
Newton’s Next Superintendent Seeks To Develop Profile of a Graduate, Establish Close Working Relationships With Teachers
Nolin—an employee at the Natick Public Schools for 20 years and superintendent there for four—will begin as superintendent of NPS on July 1.
Women in World Jazz Showcases History Through Music at Newton Free Library Event
Women in World Jazz is an educational band that performs musical styles from around the world while emphasizing a mission of social justice.
UPDATE: Newton Voters Cast Split Decision in Special Override Election
Fifty-three percent of voters voted no on question one, while 47 percent of voters voted yes, according to an email from Fuller.
Newton Businesses Look to Recover With Pandemic Recovery Grants From Mass Cultural Council
MCC distributed grants to cultural organizations in Massachusetts, including Newton Community Pride, Historic Newton, and the New Art Center.
Myrtle Baptist Church Remains a Cornerstone of Newton’s Black Community Throughout Its 149-Year History
Myrtle Baptist is unique as it has a history of activism and community work, allowing it to act as a haven for those that need it.