The fifth annual Lions 5K returned to Newton South High School on Sunday morning, drawing 294 finishers for the Newton South Booster Club’s signature fundraiser for the school’s athletic programs (results). Fig City News has a gallery of over 600 photos of the event and of most finishers. “Gabe M.”,…
Posts published in May 2026
Celebrated former rapper, real estate entrepreneur, and Newton Public Schools alum Ronnie DeVoe received the first‑ever Newton Portrait of a Learner Award on May 28 at a ceremony conducted at Newton North High School. DeVoe was praised for exemplifying the qualities of the new Portrait of a Learner initiative, which…
Whipped cream is usually just a dessert topping, but for Piper Hart, it was so delicious that she couldn’t help but bury her face in the sweet treat. While that may be odd or rude behavior for a child, for a toy poodle like Piper, it was totally predictable. The…
Staff, residents, and supporters of the Carroll Center for the Blind were upbeat for the 14th annual Walk for Independence on the Charles River campus of UMass Amherst, despite forceful wind and rain on May 30. There was no rain date, and no need for one. They walked the Walk.…
Despite heavy rain and wind on May 30, roughly 300 participants visited the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall for Newton’s first-ever public Eid-ul-Adha festival — a milestone event celebrating Muslim traditions, hospitality, and community. Originally planning to have an outdoor festival, the organizers quickly moved the entire event…
Over the last 30 years, Newton Open Studios (NOS) has grown from 28 participating artists to 110 exhibiting and selling their original pieces over the May 30-31 weekend throughout the city. The organization is “a nonprofit arts initiative dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between artists and the public,” according to…
Neighbors and friends gathered under umbrellas on Saturday, May 30 to celebrate the reopening of a fountain on West Newton hill, following eight months of repairs. The bronze sculpture, titled Child with Calla Lily Leaves, was first installed on the small traffic island at the corner of Chestnut and Highland Streets…
Highlights this week: City Council City Council will meet Monday to act on items in the Reports Docket and New Docket. The Reports Docket includes requests for: The New Docket contains requests for the following: Land Use Committee will meet Tuesday regarding: Programs & Services will meet Wednesday regarding: Public…
City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Land Use…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Graduation ceremonies: Burr School Council will meet in person (Principal’s office) on Thursday, June 4 at 2:30PM. The agenda includes: Franklin School Council will meet in person…
Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes (see Meeting Packet): Parks & Recreation Signage and Naming Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) on Tuesday, June 2 at 1PM. The agenda includes: Newtonville Historic District Commission will…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):