In celebration of Lunar New Year, residents of Sunrise Senior Living gathered on Wednesday to enjoy festivities and a cultural showcase.
Newton, Metro
Newton School Committee Mulls Graduation Policy Without MCAS
The committee discussed a new graduation standard following a ballot initiative that removed the state standardized test as a requirement.
Metro, Newton
Three Newton Cannabis Dispensaries Threaten To Sue City Over Community Impact Fee
Three Newton marijuana dispensaries have threatened to sue the city to win back community impact fees they have been required to pay.
Newton, Metro
Newton Police Reports 117 Percent Increase in Home Break-Ins
Newton saw a 117 percent increase in residential break-ins and a 63 percent increase in car break-ins in 2024.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Nonantum Residents Debate New Development At Zoning Forum
Nonantum residents debated adding a fourth floor to a local barbershop owner’s new development in the Newton village.
Metro, Top Story, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Passes “Generational Ban” on Tobacco Sales
Newton City Council prohibited the sale of tobacco products to people born on or after March 1, 2004, in its meeting on Tuesday.
Metro, Newton
Newton Community Honors MLK at Annual Celebration
Newton’s Foundation for Racial, Ethnic and Religious Harmony organized the city’s annual, interfaith celebration of Martin Luther King.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Zoning Committee Votes To Tweak Retaining Wall Laws To Comply With State
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee agreed to send a new retaining wall proposal to City Council for the Village Center Overlay District.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Newton Will Spend Over $180,000 On A Special School Committee Election. Here’s How It Breaks Down.
The City of Newton will spend $183,395 on a special election to fill a vacancy in the Newton School Committee, according to the city’s Finance Committee on Monday. The special election, scheduled for March 18, will fill the Ward 7 School Committee seat. Amy Davenport formerly held the position but resigned because she moved out...
Metro, Newton
Newton Man Shot at Pro-Israel Rally Released Without Bail
Caleb Gannon—the Newton man shot after tackling a protestor at a pro-Israel rally—released on personal recognizance bail at arraignment.
