One person was seriously injured and another was arrested after a shooting at a pro-Israel rally in Newton Thursday night.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Yanovsky Focused on Freedom in Bid for 11th District Seat
Steve Yanovsky a healthcare professional, the owner of a vocational school, and the Republican candidate for Massachusetts’ 11th congressional district.
Newton, Metro
Newton Development Unlikely to Gain Affordable Housing Permit, According to Zoning Board
Newton’s Zoning Board of Appeals signaled it would vote against a controversial housing development planned for Washington Street.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Approves Appropriation of Community Preservation Funds to First Baptist Church
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) met with the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) on Monday to discuss the appropriation of $2 million to the control of the Planning & Development Department for a grant to the First Baptist Church and its planned restoration of its bell tower. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding of up…
Metro, Politics, Newton
Public Facilities Committee Approves Funding for School Lighting, Traffic Signal, Sewer Improvements
The Newton Public Facilities Committee agreed to finance the continued installation of LED lighting at Newton South High School.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Newton Senior Center Construction On Track to Finish in Fall 2025, Commissioner Says
The Cooper Center for Active Living construction project held its monthly community update Tuesday to discuss site updates and progress.
Newton, Politics, Metro
City Council Appeals to Zoning Board After Newton Construction Project Built Taller Than Anticipated
The Newton City Council will appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals after a Nonantum building was built nearly 10 feet taller than anticipated.
Metro, Newton, Politics
Schwartz, Sangiolo Win for Newton in Contested State House Primary
Democrats Greg Schwartz and Amy Mah Sangiolo each won contested primary elections on Tuesday in races for Newton’s state representative seats.
Newton, Features, Metro
Newton’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services to Retire After 37 Years
Linda Walsh, Newton’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services, is set to retire in June following a 37-year career serving the city.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Historical Commission Approves Demolitions for Homes
Newton Historical Commission met to review total and partial demolition submissions from several residents on Thursday night.
