Newton City Council discussed two versions of a zoning law concerning accessory dwelling units, but delayed voting on them.
Newton, Metro
Newton Details Plan for Spending of Federal Housing Grants Next Year
Newton’s Planning and Development Board passed a report describing how the city will spend its $3.5 million in federal housing grants next year.
Metro, Newton
Five Newton-Wellesley Hospital Nurses Diagnosed with Brain Tumors
Five Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital nurses in the hospital’s fifth-floor have been diagnosed with non-malignant brain tumors.
Newton, Metro
Newton Residents Join Nationwide “Hands Off” Protest Opposing Trump and Musk
On Saturday afternoon, Newton residents protested in Newton Centre as part of nationwide “Hands Off” demonstrations.
Newton, Metro
Land Use Committee Accepts Zoning Exception on Village Circle
Newton’s Land Use Committee granted a special permit to build a larger house than zoning allows on Village Circle in Newton Centre.
Metro, Newton
Newton Conservation Commission Discusses Invasive Species Control of Lasell Village Pond
On Thursday, the Newton Conservation Commission discussed a Notice of Intent for the removal of invasive species and plant diversification.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton School Committee Approves Superintendent’s “Level Services Plus” Budget
The Newton School Committee voted to approve the $296.7 million “level services plus” budget submitted by Superintendent Anna Nolin Wednesday.
Metro, Newton
Newton’s New Art Center Celebrates Spring at Annual Holi Festival
The New Art Center brought vibrance to Newton with its fourth annual Holi Festival, celebrating the Hindu festival of color, love, and spring.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Healey, Auchincloss Call for More Housing Development in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss called for more housing development at a Newton event Monday.
Metro, Newton
Scandinavian Cultural Center’s “Våffeldagen” Stirs Up Excitement and Sweet Flavors
On Saturday, Newton’s Scandinavian Cultural Center served delicious Swedish waffles to celebrate “Våffeldagen,” or Waffle Day.
