The Heights

Newton City Council Approves Zoning Change Aimed at Curbing Oversized Homes

Nathan Yarnall and Brandon Yoo • October 24, 2025

Newton City Council voted on Monday to approve a zoning amendment designed to limit the size and visual scale of new single-family homes in the city.

‘Smashing Success’: Newton Residents Fling Pumpkins at Annual Composting Event

Lucy Freeman • November 6, 2022

A large catapult was a fan-favorite way to launch the pumpkins, but residents also flung the gourds at a target or a tarp on the grounds.

Newton Voters Express Concerns With Zoning, Policing at Early Voting

Julia Remick • March 14, 2021

Issues of zoning and policing were on the minds of some Newton residents who cast their votes during early voting in the special election to fill two vacant seats on the Newton City Council. Early in-person voting at Newton City Hall lasted five days, ending on Friday.

Mayor Fuller Delivers Fourth State of the City Address

Ashley Emanuel • February 15, 2021

Reflecting on the resilience of the Newton community over the past year, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered her fourth State of the City Address.

“Stuff A Cruiser” Drive Proves Generosity of Newton

Josie McNeill • December 14, 2020

More than a hundred cars lined up in front of Newton City Hall on Tuesday night to donate their gifts for the Newton Police Department’s annual holiday gift drive, “Stuff A Cruiser,” according to Sholkin.

Requests for Mail-In Ballots Rise in Newton

Rahul Harve • October 27, 2020

Approximately 35,000 Newton residents requested a mail-in ballot this year, a sharp increase from the 2,000 casted in the 2016 election, said David Olson, Newton’s city clerk.

Newton Students Hold March for Climate and Racial Justice

Eric Shea • October 19, 2020

More than 100 Newton residents, Newton North students, and activists carried signs reading “Black Lives Matter” and “There is no Planet B” in a socially distanced protest Saturday morning.

Newton Officials Reflect on Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Eric Shea • September 28, 2020

Citizens of Newton reflected upon the life of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday afternoon in an event organized by The League of Women Voters Newton.

The Monster Mash, It Was a Pumpkin Smash

Julia Kiersznowski • November 4, 2019

Newton hosted its first Pumpkin Smash on Nov. 2 at City Hall that encouraged families to compost their pumpkins rather than throw them out after Halloween.