Healey, Auchincloss Call for More Housing Development in Massachusetts

Genevieve Morrison • April 1, 2025

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss called for more housing development at a Newton event Monday.

Newton Superintendent’s $14.9 Million Budget Increase Goes Unapproved by Mayor Fuller

Laney McAden • March 11, 2025

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller rejected Superintendent Anna Nolin’s request for a $14.9 million funding increase for NPS next year.

Nonantum Residents Debate New Development At Zoning Forum

Riley Del Sesto • January 25, 2025

Nonantum residents debated adding a fourth floor to a local barbershop owner’s new development in the Newton village.

Newton City Council Passes “Generational Ban” on Tobacco Sales

Laney McAden • January 22, 2025

Newton City Council prohibited the sale of tobacco products to people born on or after March 1, 2004, in its meeting on Tuesday.

Newton Zoning Committee Votes To Tweak Retaining Wall Laws To Comply With State

Laney McAden • January 15, 2025

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee agreed to send a new retaining wall proposal to City Council for the Village Center Overlay District.

Newton Will Spend Over $180,000 On A Special School Committee Election. Here’s How It Breaks Down.

Genevieve Morrison • January 14, 2025

Newton City Council Exempts Newton-Wellesley Hospital From Emissions Reporting Mandate

Genevieve Morrison • December 4, 2024

The council voted to exempt Newton-Wellesley Hospital from an ordinance that will make buildings report and reduce their carbon emissions.

Newton City Council Appoints Ousted Councilor to Zoning Board

Genevieve Morrison • November 21, 2024

Newton City Council appointed Deborah Crossley, the architect of a controversial zoning reform, to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Rejected Proposed Modification to Zoning Ordinance

Nikita Osadchiy • November 20, 2024

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee rejected a proposed modification of current zoning ordinance to comply with the MBTA Communities Act.

City Funds Vehicle Replacement Program, Traffic Calming Projects

Riley Del Sesto • November 8, 2024

Newton approved the appropriation of $1 million for the Vehicle Replacement Program as well as $200,000 for traffic calming projects.

Newton Set to Cut Some Busing for Private School Students Next Year

Connor O’Brien • November 6, 2024

Newton’s School Committee voted to cut down busing for students attending private schools, citing funding issues. 

Harris, Sangiolo, Warren Win in Newton

Genevieve Morrison • November 6, 2024

Half of Newton’s total population cast ballots this Election Day, according to unofficial results. Here's how they voted.