Newton Cultural Council representatives and residents of the city, gathered in Newton City Hall to celebrate recipients of NCC grants.
Metro, Newton
Outspoken Residents Argue For, Against Proposed Zoning Maps at Public Hearing
The city must adopt certain zoning ordinances by Dec. 31, 2023 to remain compliant with MBTA guidelines and thus remain eligible for funding.
Food, Business, Newton, Metro
100-Year-Old Market Boasts Rare Specialty Treats in Newton Highlands
The Walnut Market, situated on Lincoln Street, sits between colorful storefronts and small colonial-style homes.
Metro, Food, Business, Newton
Boston’s Bakey Bakery Opens Pop-up Shop in Newton Centre
A new pop-up location of Bakey has opened in Newton Centre, providing flavorful Israeli pastries for local residents to indulge in.
Newton, Arts, Metro
Newton Community Pride Hosts Isabel Stover Jazz Quartet Concert in West Newton
Newton community members gathered at the Allen Center for a concert filled with jazz classics performed by the Isabel Stover Jazz Quartet.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Affordable Housing Trust Discusses Funding Allocation, Funding Priorities Task Force At Thursday Meeting
The NAHT approved a Newton Housing Authority payment, named a member of the Funding Priorities Task Force, and discussed future proposals.
Metro, Newton
Newton’s Climate Change Microgrant Program Incentivizes Small-Scale Climate Action
A microgrant program aims to assist Newton residents in funding their environmentally friendly smaller-scale sustainability projects.
Metro, Newton
Newton to Ban Retail Use of Black Plastic, Other Single-Use Plastic and Waste
The amendment, which bans black plastic take-out containers and mandates reusable cutlery and plates, will take effect in March 2024.
Metro, Business, Newton
Story Starters Assists Parents in Discussions of Race With Young Children
A Newton-based organization called Story Starters focuses on cultivating family conversations about various works of literature to address wide-reaching issues like racial and socioeconomic inequality. “I’m involved and interested in this work because I’m a parent who knows how much it’s needed,” Ellie Axe, director of Story Starters, said. “I needed the information that Story…
Metro, Business, Features, Newton
Newton Marijuana Dispensary Redefines the Meaning of Family Business
A new type of family business has set up shop in Newton. The Green Lady Dispensary celebrated its grand opening.
