High-profile Interviews Illuminate the Successes, Failures, and Roadblocks of Biden’s First Year in ‘Year One’

Onur Toper • November 6, 2022

The HBO documentary gives snippet looks into President Biden's initial political endeavors and the tone that his first term leaves behind.

Newton Free Library Hosts Exhibit on Proposed Updates to Village Center Zoning Ordinances

Sahithi Thumuluri • October 11, 2022

This exhibit is part of a continued effort that began last summer to gather community input for the village centers’ futures.

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 Mayor Joins Lawyers in Event Surveying Massachusetts’s History of Unfair Housing

Connor Siemien • May 1, 2022

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said that there is a long way to go before Newton reaches fair and equitable housing.

Newton Comptroller Explains FY 2023 Budget, Elaborates on Technical Details

Ven Cernjul • May 1, 2022

Newton Comptroller Stephen Curley explained in further detail the fiscal year 2023 budget to the City Council on Wednesday.

Boston-Area Supermarket Chain Ceases Stock of Russian Products

Gavin Zhang • March 20, 2022

BazaAr Supermarkets announced that it will cease imports of Russian products on Feb. 28 in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

New YMCA Site Will Not Affect NewCAL Plans Says Public Building Commissioner

Gavin Zhang • March 20, 2022

The City of Newton will not make major changes to its plans for the Newton Center for Active Living (NewCAL) project despite the YMCA’s recent announcement that it will open a second site in Newton, according to Public Buildings Commissioner Josh Morse, who spoke at a NewCAL community meeting on Thursday.

Newton Historical Commission Members Clash Over NewCAL Design at Meeting Thursday

Gavin Zhang • February 27, 2022

Developers of the West Newton Armory and the Newton Center for Active Living (NewCAL) presented their designs to the Newton Historical Commission (NHC) at a meeting on Thursday, centering on the viability of preserving historical elements without compromising accessibility. 

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 Committee Considers Legislative Initiatives as Part of Climate Action Plan

Caitlin Clary • February 18, 2022

Newton leaders presented ideas for legislation to reduce emissions and promote renewable energy in city residences and businesses at a Zoom meeting Monday night in a discussion on the Climate Action Plan. 

U.S. Representative and Newton Mayor Test Ride ‘Pioneering’ Public Ride-Share Service

Shruthi Sriram • February 3, 2022

U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller took a test ride together on Monday using NewMo, an app providing on-demand public transit in the City of Newton. 

Newton Progresses in Affordable Housing Development of West Armory

Gavin Zhang • February 1, 2022

One year after acquiring the West Newton Armory, the City of Newton recently took the next step in its development, announcing the developers that will convert the century-old fixture on Washington Street into an affordable housing complex.