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Friday 14 March 2025

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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.

Metro, Newton

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.

Metro, Politics, Newton

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...