The West Newton Cinema continued its run of dynamic, creative programming with a film screening and panel discussion on March 1. In time for basketball tournament season, the Cinema presented the memorable 1986 film Hoosiers. Hoosiers, starring the late Gene Hackman, was inspired by the “Milan Miracle of 1954,” when…
Posts published in March 2026
When three contiguous parcels (206-208 Concord Street in Lower Falls) were put on the market at the same time, Lower Falls resident Tori Zissman began to worry about the possibility of a developer tearing down the existing homes to make way for a new, larger project. Zissman, who had long admired…
There is a persistent longing in Newton for the golden days of Newton Public Schools—seemingly a time when every student was above average and the district produced alumni of the stature of Joe Rogan (NNHS ‘85). But as we bemoan NPS’s drop in rankings, we must ask: Was excellence sacrificed…
While each Newton village has its own personality and quirks, city residents attending Mayor Marc Laredo’s listening sessions across the city voiced many of the same concerns no matter where they lived. During recent meetings at Day Middle School and the new Cooper Center, attendees echoed worries expressed earlier during…
Daniel Mola discovered Brazilian jiu jitsu at 12, and it never let go. He now owns and operates Atom Jiu Jitsu & Science at 118 Needham Street, where he teaches multiple classes a day – demonstrating positions, watching as students work through them, and stepping in with small corrections or…
Highlights this week: City Council City Council will meet on Monday, first as a Committee of the Whole to discuss BERDO, followed by its regular meeting, in which it is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes: Public Safety & Transportation Committee will meet…
City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole in person (City Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following item: City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 2 at 7:45PM. See…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Monday, March 2 at 7:30PM in a special meeting. The agenda includes: Brown Bag Learning Lunch will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Tuesday, March 3 at 1PM. It will be hosted by the Superintendent with Central…
Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following items: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees will meet in person at the Newton Free Library Trustees Room and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, March 4 at 4:30PM. The agenda…
The Land Use Committee met on February 24, 2026. See the report. Watch the video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and Roche. Also Present: Councilors Wright and Malakie.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor;…
The Finance Committee met on February 23, 2026. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Krintzman, Malakie, Micley, and Silber. City staff: Maureen Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer; Steve Curley, Comptroller; Alex Valcarce, Commissioner of Public Buildings.
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on February 23, 2026. See report and meeting video. Approved Held No Action Necessary Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright, Oliver, Albright, Gordon, Kalis, Getz, and Dahmubed. Also Present: Councilors Roche, Irish, Block, Leary, and Malakie.City staff: Katie Whewell, Acting Director of Planning; Nora Colello,…