Newton City Council Honors Late Alderman Michael Malec, Reviews Redevelopment Proposals

Josephyn Liao • April 12, 2026

Newton’s City Council met on Monday to pass a resolution honoring Michael Malec, a former member of the Newton Board of Aldermen and Boston College professor who passed away on March 31, before reviewing a series of redevelopment proposals and infrastructure plans. 

Newton City Councilor Lisle Baker Awarded Well-Being in Legal Education Annual Award

Julia Woodbury • February 15, 2026

Lisle Baker, Newton Ward 7 city councilor and professor at Suffolk University Law School, was awarded an achievement award by the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) for his focus on expanding the curriculum around law students' well-being.

Jacob Silber Pitches a Shift From Dependency to Self-Reliance in Ward 8 City Council Run

Ivan O and Whye Li Ong • October 26, 2025

Ward 8 at-large candidate Jacob Silber is pitching a Newton less reliant on federal and state funding and more focused on strengthening its own tax base.

In Ward 5 City Council Bid, Brittany Hume Charm Advocates for Staying True to Newton’s Values

Daniel Linnehan • October 5, 2025

First-time candidate Brittany Hume Charm is seeking a Ward 5 at-large Newton City Council seat, aiming to be a voice for Newton Public School (NPS) parents in city hall and to retain Newton’s values amid today’s federal climate.

Julie Irish Views Speaking With Constituents as a Privilege in Ward 5 City Council Run

Riley Del Sesto • October 5, 2025

Julie Irish, a researcher running for the Ward 5 Newton City Council seat, loves knocking on doors.

Newton City Council Approves New City Seal In Contested Vote

Riley Del Sesto • February 23, 2025

On Tuesday evening, the Newton City Council approved a new city seal following four years of discussion and planning.

Mayor Fuller Says City Is Strong in Final State of the City Address

Riley Del Sesto • February 4, 2025

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said the city was strong in her eighth and final State of the City Address at Newton City Hall Monday evening.

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’s Finance Committee Approves Funds for Homeless Student Transportation, Public Schools’ Stabilization Program

Riley Del Sesto • November 17, 2024

Newton Finance Committee approved $338,119 for Homeless Student Transportation and $2 million for Newton Public Schools’ Stabilization Fund

Superintendent Asks for More Funding for Newton Schools

Paige Folli • November 8, 2024

Newton Public Schools Superintendent Anna Nolin asked for more NPS funding at a Programs and Services Committee meeting on Wednesday.

Newton Approves Use of Grant Money for Human Resources Study

Genevieve Morrison • October 30, 2024

Newton City Council’s Finance Committee approved the use of grant funding for a study into Newton’s public employment system on Monday.

Mayor Fuller Outlines Capital Improvement Plan at City Council Meeting

Sarah Vergura • October 24, 2024

Mayor Fuller presented at Newton’s City Council meeting, providing her and Jonathan Yeo’s Capital Improvement Plan for the next five years.