Fuller to Allocate Funds for Revitalize Creative Newton Program

Beth Verghese • November 28, 2021

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is allocating $75,000 of the $63 million the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for a new grant program called Revitalize Creative Newton (RCN), according to a statement from Fuller on Nov. 4. 

Newton Reports Election Results

Connor Siemien • November 3, 2021

Unofficial results for the Nov. 2 Newton municipal elections were posted on the City of Newton’s website throughout Tuesday evening. Nearly 6,000 voters had already cast their ballots early or by mail as of Friday, according to the city clerk’s office, and the polls on Election Day opened for voters at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m.

Polls Open for Newton City Council and Mayoral Race

Eliza Hernandez • October 31, 2021

When Newton residents took to the polls during early voting for mayor and Newton City Council, many voters had issues such as zoning and education on their minds. 

Ward 1 Candidates

Spencer Daniszewski • October 25, 2021

Get to know the Ward 1 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.

Ward 2 Candidates

Elizabeth Gray and Maggie Leahy • October 25, 2021

Get to know the Ward 2 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.

Ward 3 Candidates

Josie McNeill and Shruthi Sriram • October 25, 2021

Get to know the Ward 3 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.

Ward 4 Candidates

Grace McNally • October 25, 2021

Get to know the Ward 4 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.

Ward 5 Candidates

Lauren Wittenmyer • October 25, 2021

Get to know the Ward 5 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.

Ward 6 Candidates

Julia Remick • October 25, 2021

Get to know the Ward 6 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.

Ward 7 Candidates

Maggie Leahy • October 25, 2021

Get to know the Ward 7 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.

Ward 8 Candidates

Connor Siemien • October 25, 2021

Get to know the Ward 8 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.

Some Newton City Council Members In Favor of BC Mask Mandate

Gavin Zhang • October 3, 2021

Members of the Newton City Council raised concerns about Boston College’s lack of a mask mandate as well as the potential effects of the University’s future construction plans during a Boston College Neighborhood Council meeting on Tuesday.