The Heights

Nancy Schön Donates Sunflower Sculpture to Newton Free Library

Josie McNeill • September 26, 2021

With 13 petals representing each of the 13 villages in Newton, Nancy Schön’s sculpture of a sunflower for the 30th birthday of the Newton Free Library exemplifies her fondness for her hometown and her appreciation for the place that inspired her to pursue art.

No Phones Allowed at New Dessert Bar in Cambridge

Olivia Strong • September 26, 2021

Stepping through the door of Zuzu’s Petals, customers are transported to a small cafe in Paris. The dim lighting mixed with Etta James’ voice pouring out of the speakers creates an atmosphere that draws customers in, inviting them to sit down and stay for a while.

Newton Hosts Vaccine Clinics at High Schools

Elizabeth Schwab • September 21, 2021

A tiger-striped “Welcome Back Newton North!” sign welcomed visitors back to Newton North High School on Sept. 11 for a vaccine clinic. Just an 11-minute drive away, Newton South High School held a second vaccine clinic.

Newton Cultural Council to Provide Grants for Local Art

Lydia Boer and Anna Tripodi • September 19, 2021

Newton Cultural Council (NCC) is now accepting grant applications to fund local arts, science, and humanities projects in the city. “These grants are extremely important because they support the...

Home Gardening Fantasies Meet Ancient Greeks in ‘Hurricane Diane’

Margaret Doheny • September 19, 2021

Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George’s unconventional comedy, Hurricane Diane at the Huntington Theatre Company shows that suburban housewives can be just as tough as the ancient god Dionysus when it comes to the curb appeal of their houses.

Newton Students Return to Fully in-Person Learning

Gavin Zhang • September 16, 2021

Students of Newton Public Schools (NPS) returned for the first day of the school year on Sept. 9. The day marked the return of fully in-person classes since March 2020 due to COVID-19.

Fuller and Sangiolo Move Ahead in Newton Mayoral Race

Julia Remick • September 15, 2021

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and former city councilor Amy Mah Sangiolo won the Newton preliminary mayoral election Tuesday, securing a place for their names on the ballot for the Nov. 2 election

Newton Has Rats, Residents Say

Fiona Flanagan • September 12, 2021

Newton residents are spotting unwelcome guests throughout their neighborhoods—rats. Rodentologist Bobby Corrigan spoke to over 60 attendees on Wednesday in an online forum titled “Let’s Talk...

Twenty Years Later, Newtonians Remember Those Lost on Sept. 11

Julia Remick and Maggie Leahy • September 12, 2021

Twenty years ago, eight Newtonians lost their lives in the tragic events of Sept. 11. Twenty years later, Newtonians gathered in front of the fire department headquarters and around the Sept. 11 memorial. Together they remembered the lives lost on that day.

Derrick Announced as New LGBTQ+ Liaison for Newton

Ashley Emanuel • September 12, 2021

Keeping with Newton’s goal of making the city more inclusive to minorities, Hattie Derrick is assuming the role of LGBTQ+ liaison for the City of Newton. Her new position, which expands her role as director of community engagement and inclusion, will provide support and serve as a voice for the LGBTQ+ community.

Newton Implements Indoor Mask Mandate for Public Places

Julia Remick • August 28, 2021

An indoor mask mandate for public spaces in Newton will go into effect on Sept. 2, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced in a statement on Thursday evening.

Newton Police Investigate Two Bias-Motivated Incidents Against Asian Americans

Lauren Wittenmyer • August 5, 2021

“Within the last 24 hours, we have had two bias incidents, both Asian related, in Newton,” Mayor Ruthanne Fuller wrote in a statement on July 21.