Newton City Council prohibited the sale of tobacco products to people born on or after March 1, 2004, in its meeting on Tuesday.
Metro, Newton
Newton Community Honors MLK at Annual Celebration
Newton’s Foundation for Racial, Ethnic and Religious Harmony organized the city’s annual, interfaith celebration of Martin Luther King.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Zoning Committee Votes To Tweak Retaining Wall Laws To Comply With State
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee agreed to send a new retaining wall proposal to City Council for the Village Center Overlay District.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Will Spend Over $180,000 On A Special School Committee Election. Here’s How It Breaks Down.
The City of Newton will spend $183,395 on a special election to fill a vacancy in the Newton School Committee, according to the city’s Finance Committee on Monday. The special election, scheduled for March 18, will fill the Ward 7 School Committee seat. Amy Davenport formerly held the position but resigned because she moved out...
Metro, Newton
Newton Man Shot at Pro-Israel Rally Released Without Bail
Caleb Gannon—the Newton man shot after tackling a protestor at a pro-Israel rally—released on personal recognizance bail at arraignment.
Newton, Metro
Newton Family of Four Found Dead in New Hampshire After Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Newton family dead at home in N.H., on Christmas Day after exposure to carbon monoxide, according to New Hampshire State Fire Marshal.
Newton, Metro
Newton Man Shot in Altercation at Pro-Israel Rally To Face Assault Charge
Caleb Gannon, the man shot in an altercation at pro-Israel rally in Newton, will face charge of assault and battery, according to 7 News WHDH.
Newton, Metro
St. Mary of Carmen Society Christmas Tree Fundraiser Lights Up Nonantum
The Nonantum-based nonprofit hosts a series of Christmas events throughout the month to raise money and bring the community together.
Newton, Metro
Newton Attorney Jason Paul Announces Run For DNC Chair
Newton attorney and political strategist Jason Paul announced his campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday.
Metro, Newton, Politics
Newton City Council Exempts Newton-Wellesley Hospital From Emissions Reporting Mandate
The council voted to exempt Newton-Wellesley Hospital from an ordinance that will make buildings report and reduce their carbon emissions.
