NNHS’ ToBeGLAD Day celebrating LGBTQ+ identities sparked a protest and counterprotest due to its inclusion of a drag performance.
Arts, Politics, Metro
Newton Public Schools Reallocates Funding to Elementary Orchestra and Strings Programs After Advocacy From Save Newton Strings
The updated FY24 NPS budget reallocates funding to elementary strings programs following community pushback to their initial elimination.
Politics, Metro
Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Reviews Version 2.0 of Zoning Maps
The new zoning maps are part of updated zoning laws in the city, which have not received any major zoning updates in over 30 years.
Politics, Metro
NewCAL Officials Update Community on Building Plans, Project Timeline
City officials announced revisions to several previous design plans to make parts of NewCAL more accessible at a meeting on Thursday.
Politics, Metro
Residents, Local Officials Demonstrate at Earth Day Event
Activists, students, and residents rallied for climate action during the Newton Democratic City Committee’s Earth Day event.
Politics, Metro
Newton City Councilors Authorize Funding for Franklin Elementary School, Assign Hearing To Review Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Newton City Council approved funding for a feasibility study to renovate Franklin Elementary School during its meeting Tuesday night.
Metro, Politics
UPDATE: Fuller To Lift COVID-19 State of Emergency After Three Years
Fuller initially announced the state of emergency on March 17, 2020, during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro, Business, Politics
Newton Considers Retail Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bottles, Containers
The city of Newton is considering expanding Section 12-72 of the city’s charter to further limit single-use plastic waste in the city.
Metro, Newton, Politics
Newton School Committee Unanimously Votes Against Proposed Academic Principles Advisory Committee
The Newton School Committee unanimously rejected a petition for the creation of an NPS academic principles advisory committee on Tuesday.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Green Energy Consumers Alliance Discusses Home Power and the Transition to Electric Vehicles at a Wednesday Webinar
Mass. State Senator Creem talked incentives for greener home energy and more EV use with Green Energy Consumers Alliance representatives.
