Family-owned 4 Corners Pizza has served deep-dish pizza in Newton Highlands for 31 years. But since the March re-launch of its pizza cupcakes, the restaurant is attracting foodies from all over the region. It’s even gone viral.
Newton, Metro
Nonprofit to Launch Local News Website for Newton
“The Newton Beacon will be a new nonprofit digital news site committed to fair, nonpartisan and professional reporting of local news and issues,” its website reads.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Rejects FY 2023 Budget in Symbolic Gesture
The Newton City Council voted against the proposed fiscal year 2023 operating budget at a meeting on Thursday due to its disagreement with the amount allocated to the Newton Public Schools, though the budget will automatically go into effect regardless.
Metro, Newton
Gregory Gentile Named Newton Fire Chief
Former Newton Fire Department Chief of Operations Gregory Gentile was named the city’s newest fire chief following the retirement of Gino Lucchetti, who held the position until this week. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced the news in a newsletter update on Thursday. “I want to thank Mayor Fuller for trusting me to lead this department,” Gentile…
Metro, Politics
Newton Mayor Joins Lawyers in Event Surveying Massachusetts’s History of Unfair Housing
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said that there is a long way to go before Newton reaches fair and equitable housing.
Newton, Metro, Politics
Newton Comptroller Explains FY 2023 Budget, Elaborates on Technical Details
Newton Comptroller Stephen Curley explained in further detail the fiscal year 2023 budget to the City Council on Wednesday.
Metro, Newton
COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Deaths Remain Low in Newton as Cases Increase
Despite a rise in new COVID-19 cases in Newton, new hospitalizations and deaths remain lower than during previous surges.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Newton to Receive $2.12 Million from Multi-State Opioid Settlement
The city will use the money for programs and services that help those struggling with substance use disorder.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Architect Details NewCAL Designs Following Vote Not to Landmark Current Senior Center
An architect detailed building plans for a new Newton senior center after a vote last month ruled to not landmark the current facility.
Food Guide 2022, Food, Metro
Tartufo in Newton Centre Transports Newton Residents to the Italian Coast
Ted Mountzuris, the owner, added that the restaurant’s location—much more convenient for Newtonians than traveling all the way to Boston’s North End—is another bonus, allowing the eatery to provide quality Italian cuisine in a local setting.
