The Newton Historical Commission unanimously voted on Thursday for the building at 978 Watertown St. to receive local landmark status.
Metro, Newton
Racist Epithet Found Written on Sidewalk in Newton
A racist epithet written in masking tape was found on the sidewalk on Sunday night. The incident is currently under investigation by the Newton Police Department.
Metro, Newton
Newton Free Library Thrives in the Technological Age
Newton Free Library has maintained cardholders, visitors, and book circulation. Library cardholders have been borrowing more library books every year since 2013.
Features, Metro, Newton
Johnny’s Luncheonette Owners Keep Tradition Alive
Owner Karen Masterson says owning Johnny’s has never just been a business endeavor. When she and her husband Kevin purchased Johnny’s in 2014, they knew they had a unique opportunity to foster a haven of community for the greater Boston area.
Newton, Metro
Newton Temporarily Suspends Landmark Nominations
The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee decided to suspend landmark nominations to give the city more time to make revisions to the nomination process.
Metro, Newton
Newton Postpones Decision on Ascend Dispensary
The Newton Land Use Committee postponed its decision on a petition to open a dispensary. Ascend requested for a special permit to allow the sale of marijuana.
Metro, Newton
City of Newton Now Charging for Paper Bags
The Newton City Council has now issued a new ordinance enacting a 10-cent charge on all single-use paper bags. The charge is part of efforts to reduce waste and move toward more environmentally-conscious shopping.
Metro, Newton
Mayor Fuller Delivers Third State of the City Address
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller discussed the progress the city has made and the obstacles that it faces in her third State of the City address. Fuller focused on three major challenges.
Metro, Newton
The First Baptist Church in Newton Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
The First Baptist Church in Newton hosted the 52nd Annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration. The celebration consisted of various speakers and community choirs, reinforcing the message of knowing your neighbor.
Newton, Metro
City of Newton Receives Grant for Affordable Housing Development
The city of Newton has received a grant to make headway in turning the historic West Newton Armory into affordable housing, according to a press release from Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. The grant enables the city to conduct a pre-development analysis to see if the armory is suitable for an affordable housing establishment.
