In a room where the audience sits just feet from the actors, Newton Theatre Company’s winter production of the classic American play Our Town asks viewers to slow down and consider the routines and relationships that quietly shape a life. This production, playing through January 31, is dedicated to the…
Posts published in January 2026
Newton’s economy has changed over the last 25 years. In 2000, commercial property taxes were 20% of total property taxes; in 2026, they are less than 8%. Recognizing that “economic development is critical for the health of our city,” Mayor Laredo has asked the City Council to move economic development…
Bucknell University has named the following to its Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2025-26: Caroline Keller (Economics), Emily Nauen (Economics), and Gigi Wagner (Political Science). Saint Anselm College has named the following to its Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2025-26: Christopher Claflin (Criminal Justice). University of…
UPDATE: City of Newton says: Due to the winter storm over the weekend, trash and recycling services ARE delayed one day this week for all residents. Highlights this week: City Council City Council will meet on Tuesday and is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New…
The Finance Committee met on January 12and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Krintzman, Malakie, Micley, and Silber. City staff: Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, Chief Operating Officer Josh Morse, Comptroller Steve Curley, Director of Cultural…
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on January 12, 2026 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright, Albright, Gordon, Oliver, Dahmubed, Getz, and Kalis. Also Present: Councilors Roche, Block, Farrell, Greenberg, and Malakie. City staff: Katie Whewell,…
The Programs & Services Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved “The Chair asked Committee members on a preference in planning future Programs & Servicesmeetings as it relates to in-person, hybrid, or virtual modes of participation. The Committeeagreed…
The Public Facilities Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary.
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved All the businesses paid their fees and were approved by Inspectional Services, Treasury, and Police Departments. Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden,…
The Land Use Committee met on January 6 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Held Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Block, Farrell, Golden, Irish, Lucas, and Roche. Also Present: Councilors Malakie, Wright, and Oliver. City staff: Senior Planner Sondria Berman, Acting Director…