After the latest snowfall, Mayor Marc Laredo reminded residents by email of the deadline by which sidewalks must be cleared: Wednesday, January 28 by 8AM. After that, property owners may face fines for leaving sidewalks obstructed by snow or ice. Under City ordinance, residents and businesses are responsible for clearing…
Posts published in January 2026
The lure of warm churros and hot chocolate from Tango Mango, entertainment, and the colorful glow from an art installation — that could double for a massive “Lite Brite” toy — drew a bundled-up crowd for the January 23 kickoff for the fifth-annual WinterFEST. The Friday night portion of the…
Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to advocate on behalf of children in the foster care system. Currently, only 15% of eligible foster youth in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties have a CASA, and the need is critical. The next virtual information session is on January…
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT or Claude are everywhere, accessible to businesses of all sizes. In Newton, a growing number of entrepreneurs, consultants, and organizations are discovering that access is the easy part. The harder question is how to leverage AI in ways that actually change how people work,…
Eric Allon, after more than 40 years practicing law, including 37 years with Bernkopf, is transitioning at Bernkopf from Partner to Of Counsel, effective February 1. Bernkopf notes that “Over the years, he has been a mentor, a trusted advisor, and a steady presence, managing countless real estate transactions with…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning will meet on Monday regarding requests for: Land Use Committee will meet on Monday regarding: School Committee Due to the winter storm, on Monday, Newton Public Schools will be closed, evening activities will be canceled,…
The City Council’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted Thursday, January 21 to shorten the trial of the Newton Centre Plaza pilot in the Langley Road parking lot, as officials weighed strong public support for the space against concerns about parking and accessibility. Several Councilors, including Ward 2 City Councilor…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 26 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following items: Chair’s note: The Finance Committee will join the Zoning & Planning Committee for the CPC item and will adjourn after the conclusion…
Due to the winter storm, on Monday Newton Public Schools will be closed, evening activities will be canceled, and public meetings will be virtual. School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 26 at 5:30PM in Executive Session with an agenda to discuss: School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom…
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 26 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following items: Newton Parks & Recreation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 26 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following items:…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposal (see DRT Snapshot):
Stirring speakers urged attendees at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Celebration on January 19, to take action – no matter how small – against injustice in the hopes of making positive change. The theme of the 58th annual gathering organized by the City of Newton and the Harmony Foundation…