For more than three decades, NewTV has served as Newton’s hub for civic storytelling through its public, education, and government (PEG) channels and weekly Newton News. Executive Director Bob Kelly told Fig City News that NewTV is adapting its funding system to account for consumers “cutting the cord” on cable…
Posts published in October 2025
Many types of independent fitness studios across Newton – from Pilates and strength training to high-intensity cardio – serve as community hubs for residents to move, get strong, and connect. During the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms and personal exercise businesses had to adapt by offering virtual or outdoor classes to stay…
Newton’s schools have had a rough stretch — strikes, tight budgets, and constant debate. We all want great teachers and strong programs, but we also need leaders who can make good ideas actually work. That’s why I’m supporting Jonathan Greene (Ward 6, at-large). I got to know Jonathan early in our…
How long have you lived in Newton, Jason? Going on eight years. I date it from the age of my daughter. We were in the South End, and we moved when number two was on the way. Did you move here for the schools? Schools were the biggest driver. …We…
Brittany Hume Charm is running unopposed for one of the two at-large City Council seats from Ward 5. Current incumbent Andreae Downs is not running, and the other incumbent, Rena Getz, is running for reelection. Ms. Charm and her husband, Phil, moved from San Francisco to Newton in 2021, prompted…
Attorney Brian Golden, running unopposed candidate for City Council from Ward 7, is new to Newton politics, but not to elected office. He began his political career as a State Representative, serving 1999-2005, in the same freshman class with former Newton Representative Ruth Balser. Although his district bordered Newton, along…
Jacob Silber is a first-time candidate running unopposed for a Ward 8 at-large City Council seat, currently held by retiring City Councilor Rick Lipof. The other Ward 8 at-large Councilor is David Kalis. Although Mr. Silber has never before been a political candidate, he is following the path of his…
Newton’s 2025 Harvest Fair filled Newton Centre Parking Lot and Green, with the GreenEXPO along Langley Road. See the gallery at https://photos.figcitynews.com/2025/2025-Newton-Harvest-Fair/n-6TFWGg
Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following: Finance will meet on Monday to set salary for City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council. Programs and Services will meet on Monday…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 20 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. The meeting will be live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) and on NewTV’s Youtube channel. Finance will meet in person…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) in Executive Session on Monday, October 20 at 6PM to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA – all Units. (See Meeting Notice.) School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom…
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 20 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees…