The Newton Historical Society’s Durant-Kenrick House – a cheerful, green, 18th century saltbox on Waverly Avenue – was lit up for Naughty Newton at Night – a risqué, Hamilton-themed fundraiser for the nonprofit known as Historic Newton, with sponsorship by cannabis dispensary Garden Remedies. The cocktail party portion of the…
Posts published in April 2026
Newton North High School hosted a STEM Night on Saturday, April 11, inviting students and families from across Newton to explore the school’s wide range of science, technology, engineering and math opportunities. The event, held from 4PM to 6:30PM in the school cafeteria, aimed to connect younger students in the…
It took only 43 minutes, but on April 9, team Piecing it Together lived up to its name and won the Newton Free Library’s first Jigsaw Puzzle Race. The competing teams, which also included Inner Piece, Triple Threat, Block Party, and Give Piece a Chance, battled good-naturedly to complete the…
On April 9, more than 200 high school girls joined Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and her special guests in Newton City Hall’s War Memorial for her annual Empowering Girls event. The program brings girls together to hear from women who are innovators and pioneers in a wide range…
Highlights this week: City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance Committee will meet Monday regarding: Zoning & Planning Committee will meet Monday regarding: Land Use Committee will meet Tuesday regarding requests for Special Permits to: Public Safety & Transportation Committee will meet Wednesday in a…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday,…
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. F.A. Day Middle School Council will meet virtually (Google Meet link) on Tuesday, April 14 at 3:15PM. The agenda includes: Peirce Elementary School Council will meet in person (170 Temple Street, Principal’s Office) on Wednesday, April 15 at 11AM. The agenda…
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 13 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Auburndale Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 has been cancelled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) on Tuesday, April 14 at…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
Given the federal government’s recent attack on the US Forest Service, it is especially important to celebrate our local environmental groups dedicated to preserving, protecting and expanding Newton’s tree canopy and natural areas. In Newton, along with Newton’s Urban Forestry Program, the local groups that provide resources and volunteer opportunities include…
After multiple meetings of discussion and debate, on April 6 the School Committee — including Mayor Marc Laredo — approved by unanimous vote one of the two budget proposals put forth by Superintendent Anna Nolin for the next school year (FY 2027). The approved budget of $314.5 million will increase…
Newton North High School Principal Henry Turner will leave his post after nearly a decade to become superintendent of Reading Public Schools, as he stated in a message he shared with students and families on April 4. Dr. Turner, who has led Newton North since 2016, said his decision comes…