Laredo’s Early Tenure Emphasizes Collaboration, Schools, and Stability

Katherine Kline • April 28, 2026

In his first several months in office, Newton Mayor Marc Laredo made significant strides in advancing his agenda and addressing local and national politics.

Newton’s Ward 1 Talks ICE, Housing in Mayor Laredo’s Eighth Listening Session

Jisu Yee • March 15, 2026

During the eighth Laredo Listens session at the Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School, Ward 1 residents brought their questions to Mayor Marc Laredo, with issues spanning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), affordable housing, and Newton’s identity.

Newton, Harvard Launch Internship Honoring Setti Warren’s Legacy

Riley Del Sesto • January 15, 2026

Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics (IOP) and the City of Newton created an Inaugural Setti Warren Memorial Internship that will place a Harvard undergraduate in City Hall to advance Newton’s creative sector and economic development, honoring the late former mayor and IOP director. 

Marc Laredo Sworn in as Newton’s 32nd Mayor, Pledges Unity and Renewal

Riley Del Sesto • January 5, 2026

On Thursday, Newton residents and city officials kicked off a new year as they swore in Newton’s 32nd mayor, Marc Laredo, 24 council members, and eight members of the school committee.

Remembering Setti Warren: A Life of Laughter, Leadership, and Service

Riley Del Sesto • November 14, 2025

Setti Warren, Boston College alumnus and former Newton mayor, was remembered by friends and colleagues as a man whose laughter, warmth, and integrity defined a lifetime of public service and community leadership.

Nonantum Erupts in Conflict After Italian Flag Lines Removed From Adams Street

Riley Del Sesto • September 11, 2025

Two weeks ago, city workers painted standard double yellow lines on Adams Street in Newton’s predominantly Italian neighborhood of Nonantum.

Multitasker Marc Laredo Is All In on Newton Mayoral Run

Genevieve Morrison • March 16, 2025

While Laredo has spent his life wearing many hats, he feels he’s ready to let the rest go in order to take on the biggest job in the city.

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller Will Not Seek Reelection

Laney McAden • December 3, 2024

Ruthanne Fuller will not seek a third term as mayor of Newton, according to an email announcement she sent Tuesday. 

Boston College Law Student Wins Preliminary Marlborough Mayoral Election

Will Martino • October 12, 2023

Third-year Boston College Law School student Samanthan Perlman won the preliminary mayoral election for Marlborough, Mass. on Tuesday night, advancing her and fellow candidate Christian Dumais to the general election on Nov. 7.

Kim Janey Sworn in as Boston’s First Black and Female Mayor

Maggie Leahy • March 25, 2021

Former Boston City Council President Kim Janey was sworn in as the 55th mayor of Boston on Wednesday morning following the confirmation of Marty Walsh, BC ’09, as Labor Secretary on Tuesday.  

Newton Mayor Fuller Knits Boston College Into Campaign

Isabel Fenoglio • February 4, 2018

In her first 100 days in office, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller hopes to establish an open-door policy. She recognizes the importance of Boston College as an invaluable campaign partner.

A Spineless Mayor Walsh

Joseph Staruski • January 26, 2017

"It is sad to think that the acclaimed mayor of a proud city would give up fighting for what is best for the community because of special interests."