City Council and School Committee Discuss Budget, New Communication Platform in Joint Meeting

Brendan O’Friel • February 14, 2024

Newton's City Council and School Committee discussed budgeting and a new communication platform for parents in a joint meeting Monday night.

‘Unwelcome’ Texts Between Newton City Councilors Triggers Ethics Oversight Proposal

Genevieve Morrison • December 7, 2023

The committee discussed creating an oversight process after a councilor claimed she received inappropriate texts from a colleague.

Newton City Council Finalizes Proposed Amendments to City’s Zoning Plan

Genevieve Morrison • November 17, 2023

The city council must pass a new zoning ordinance by Dec. 31 in order to comply with the MBTA Communities Law.

Residents Express Mixed Opinions on Proposal To Suspend Overnight Winter Parking Ban

Brooke Ghaly and Genevieve Morrison • November 15, 2023

The current ban forbids overnight parking on all Newton streets from Dec. 1 to March 31, punishable by a $25 fine, according to the city’s website.

Meet Newton’s New City Councilors

Connor Siemien, Jacob Jansen, Brooke Ghaly, Genevieve Morrison, and Ella Song • November 10, 2023

Six new Newton city councilors were elected Tuesday night, shifting the political pulse of the city’s top governing body.

City Official Outlines Plan to Reduce Trash in Newton at Public Facilities Meeting

Kate Kissel • October 22, 2023

City officials described the main goals as reducing trash, maximizing environmental protection, and reducing cost increases.

City Official Outlines Plan to Reduce Trash in Newton at Public Facilities Meeting

Kate Kissel • October 22, 2023

City officials described the main goals as reducing trash, maximizing environmental protection, and reducing cost increases.

Newton City Council Candidates Advance to November Municipal Election

Connor Siemien • September 12, 2023

Two candidates for Ward 2 and Ward 6 advanced to November's municipal election, where voters will select respective ward councilors.

Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Reviews Village Center Zoning Redesign Framework

Connor Siemien • March 1, 2023

City officials presented at the meeting to receive  more feedback prior to the creation of a second version of village center zoning maps.

Newton Launches New Grant Initiative with ARPA Funds to Address Community Needs

Annie Li • September 18, 2022

The City of Newton will appropriate $1.75 million of its ARPA funds for an economic initiative, according to Mayor Fuller.

Newton Police Chief Holds Quarterly Discussion with Public Safety & Transportation Committee

Gavin Zhang • September 11, 2022

The Newton Police Department (NPD) has recorded over 50 bias-related incidents since the start of 2022. 

Newton Police Chief Says Fentanyl Contamination and Introduction of New Drugs May Complicate Opioid Crisis

Gavin Zhang • September 11, 2022

From January to August, Newton saw 20 incidents of overdose and four fatalities, which was lower than in 2019, but equivalent to the totals for the full year of 2021.