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The proposal would replace parking requirements based on the number of seats or employees with a system based on square footage. (Alina Chen / Heights Archives)

Cutting Parking Requirements Is “What Newton Needs,” Economic Development Commission Says

Whyle Li Ong • November 14, 2025
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee continued its discussion of proposed amendments that would reduce or eliminate parking minimums for commercial uses in village centers.
Warren passed away on Nov. 2 in his Newton home. He was 55.

Remembering Setti Warren: A Life of Laughter, Leadership, and Service

Riley Del Sesto • November 13, 2025
Setti Warren, Boston College alumnus and former Newton mayor, was remembered by friends and colleagues as a man whose laughter, warmth, and integrity defined a lifetime of public service and community leadership.
In addition to citywide plans, the city added a new chapter on how citizens can help Newton reach these goals. (Ben Shultz / Heights Archives)

Newton Sustainability Team Updates Climate Action Plan for 2026–2030

Ollie Lloyd • November 9, 2025
Newton’s sustainability team met on Monday evening to update the city’s first Climate Action Plan and create a new one for 2026–2030, setting environmental goals structured around the city’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2050. 
Fuller is Newton's first female mayor. (Courtesy of The Newton Beacon)

Mayor Fuller Addresses Charles River Regional Chamber Fall Business Conference

Alexa Allers • November 9, 2025
During the 10th Annual Charles River Regional Chamber’s Fall Business Conference, Mayor Fuller said that we need to stop looking to the past for answers and focus on the future instead. 
(Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

Newton Farm Commission Proposes Plans To Combat Food Insecurity and Restructure Committee

Daniel Linnehan • November 9, 2025
The Newton Farm Commission met Thursday evening to address potential updates to its founding ordinance, ongoing financial progress, and the close of the farming season.
(Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Programs and Services Committee Develops City Council Code of Conduct

Grace Duffy • November 7, 2025
Newton’s Programs and Services Committee met on Wednesday to discuss revisions to the city council’s rules and the development of a formal code of conduct.
The Newton City Council president took 77 percent of the vote for mayor. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Laredo-Backed Candidates Win Big in Newton Local Elections

Genevieve Morrison • November 5, 2025
All but one of the eight candidates Laredo backed in Newton's competitive elections won in Tuesday's municipal elections.
Warren leaves behind his wife, Tassy, and two children, Abigail and John. He died at his home in Newton. (Heights Archives)

Newton’s First Black Mayor and BC Alum Setti Warren Dies at 55

Genevieve Morrison • November 2, 2025
Setti Warren, the former Newton mayor whose storied political legacy sprouted from Boston College's student government, died Sunday at 55.
The conversation turned towards making a plan for instituting a structured working group to solve the issue surrounding community engagement. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Public Facilities Committee Advances $14 Million Highlands Improvement Plan to Final Design Phase

Grace Duffy • November 2, 2025
Newton’s Public Facilities Committee met Wednesday night to review the conceptual construction plan for the Newton Highlands Village Improvement Plan before advancing to the final design phase. 
The proposed housing complex would create 71 new townhouses across 26 buildings. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton’s Land Use Committee Pushes Vote on Dudley Road Development

Katherine Kline • November 2, 2025

Newton’s Land Use Committee stopped short of voting on a zoning change for a development on 85 Dudley Rd. in its meeting Tuesday, citing engineering and environmental concerns and opposition from neighbors.  “We...

A new set of uncompliant short-term rental owners, such as those operating on Airbnb and VRBO, will be subject to fines in the coming days. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Advances Prosecution on Short-Term Rental Housing Violations

Nathan Yarnall and Kalia Philbert • October 31, 2025
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee sat down with the Commissioner of the Inspectional Services Department to discuss the city’s progress on the enforcement of its Short-Term Rental ordinance.
Fuller was sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2018, and will leave office after finishing her second term. (Laney McAden / Heights Editor)

The Exit Interview: Newton Mayor Fuller Reflects on Eight Years in Office

Laney McAden • October 26, 2025
With her tenure almost behind her and the municipal election on Nov. 4, Fuller is insistent that every candidate, whether for school committee, city council, or the mayoralty, needs to be forward-thinking and prepared to meet the challenges of the current era. 
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