Public Facilities Committee Approves Funding for School Lighting, Traffic Signal, Sewer Improvements

Ella Song • September 8, 2024

The Newton Public Facilities Committee agreed to finance the continued installation of LED lighting at Newton South High School.

Newton Senior Center Construction On Track to Finish in Fall 2025, Commissioner Says

Laney McAden • September 5, 2024

The Cooper Center for Active Living construction project held its monthly community update Tuesday to discuss site updates and progress.

City Council Appeals to Zoning Board After Newton Construction Project Built Taller Than Anticipated

Genevieve Morrison • September 5, 2024

The Newton City Council will appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals after a Nonantum building was built nearly 10 feet taller than anticipated.

Schwartz, Sangiolo Win for Newton in Contested State House Primary

Genevieve Morrison • September 4, 2024

Democrats Greg Schwartz and Amy Mah Sangiolo each won contested primary elections on Tuesday in races for Newton’s state representative seats.

Newton Historical Commission Approves Demolitions for Homes

Laney McAden • April 28, 2024

Newton Historical Commission met to review total and partial demolition submissions from several residents on Thursday night.

Fuller Announces 5.1 Percent Budget Increase for FY25

Metro • April 16, 2024

Mayor Fuller presents budget increases with increased investment in Newton Public Schools and capital improvement projects on Monday address.

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Reviews Possible Changes to Retaining Wall Requirements

Laney McAden • April 11, 2024

Members of Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) proposed changing the requirements for retaining walls in a meeting Monday night. 

City Councilor Rick Lipof Emphasizes Commitment to Collaboration Ahead of State Representative Campaign

Genevieve Morrison • April 7, 2024

City Councilor Rick Lipof, candidate for the Middlesex 12th District House seat, wants voters to know that he’s a team player.

Public Facilities Committee Discusses Geothermal Energy

Laney McAden • April 5, 2024

Climate solutions nonprofit and Framingham’s Geothermal Pilot Project met with Public Facilities Committee to discuss geothermal energy.

Newton Housing Partnership Postpones Decision on a Letter of Support for Civico Development

Sophie Compston • April 2, 2024

Civico Development sought a letter of support from the Newton Housing Partnership for an amendment to Civico’s pre-existing permit.

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Talks Post-VCOD Development Impacts, Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance

Ella Song • March 27, 2024

The Zoning and Planning Committee talked small business protection during development following the implementation of new zoning regulations.

Newton’s Programs and Services Committee Considers Moving Municipal Elections to Even Years

Brendan O’Friel • March 22, 2024

Newton’s Programs and Services Committee discussed moving municipal elections to even years due to significantly lower voter turnouts.