The Heights

Newton Harvest Fair Commemorates 50 Years as the Perfect Fall Event

Sophia Chamberlin • October 22, 2025

Every autumn, the heart of Newton comes alive with delicious smells, live music, and crowds of people gathering for the city’s beloved Harvest Fair. Held on the Newton Centre Green, the two-day event marked its 50th anniversary this year—and it was busier than ever.

Programs and Services Committee Recommends Former U.S. Senate Doorkeeper for City Clerk

Laney McAden • September 14, 2025

On Thursday, Newton’s Programs and Services Committee unanimously voted to recommend Andrew Willison, a lawyer and former U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, as the city clerk.

Al Cecchinelli Brings a Personal Touch in Third Mayoral Run

Genevieve Morrison • September 7, 2025

Cecchinelli felt called to the mayoral race because of change. As he sees it, recent reforms like upzoning, housing development, and bike lanes on Washington Street are pushing the city in a direction he doesn’t recognize.

Rosenfeld’s Bagels Serves Newton With 50 Years of Breakfast

Savannah Lockwood • November 17, 2024

Retro, genuine, and one of a kind, Rosenfeld’s Bagels has served its customers for nearly 52 years since its founding in 1973.

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

Tanglewood Marionettes Present ‘The Fairy Circus’ at Women’s Club of Newton Highlands

Capra McCormick • November 3, 2024

On Thursday evening, Tanglewood Marionettes co-founder Peter Schaefer captivated an audience of families and children.

Zoning Committee Prepares Final Approval of Emission Reduction Ordinance, Confirms Pucci to Appeals Board

Nikita Osadchiy • November 1, 2024

Newton’s Zoning and Planning set up a likely final vote on Newton Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Monday night.

Newton’s Finance Committee Approves MassDOT Request for $217,800 Bluebike Grant

Laney McAden • October 17, 2024

Newton’s Finance Committee met Tuesday to discuss a grant from MassDOT concerning Bluebikes bike share operations.

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.

City of Newton Rescinds Indoor Mask Mandate, Residents Respond

Annie Li • February 20, 2022

Recent winter weather in Newton has created ideal conditions for potholes to fill the city’s streets, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a Feb. 6 newsletter. The Newton 311 app, which compiles work orders throughout the city, also addresses the potholes.

Newton 311 App Incorporates Residential Help to Fix Potholes

Connor Siemien • February 20, 2022

Recent winter weather in Newton has created ideal conditions for potholes to fill the city’s streets, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a Feb. 6 newsletter. The Newton 311 app, which compiles work orders throughout the city, also addresses the potholes.

Twenty Years Later, Newtonians Remember Those Lost on Sept. 11

Julia Remick and Maggie Leahy • September 12, 2021

Twenty years ago, eight Newtonians lost their lives in the tragic events of Sept. 11. Twenty years later, Newtonians gathered in front of the fire department headquarters and around the Sept. 11 memorial. Together they remembered the lives lost on that day.