On June 23, State Senator Cynthia Creem and Mayor Marc Laredo’s Chief of Staff, Dana Hanson, spoke before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government in favor of Senate Bill 3092, a Home Rule Petition presented by Sen. Creem that would authorize Newton to issue pension obligation bonds or…
Posts published in June 2026
“Giving every student what they need” is a common saying among Newton Public Schools (NPS) leadership and School Committee members. This spring’s revision of the NPS middle school math program illustrates how complex that can be in practice. As the school year ends, the district has generally executed what it…
As a U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, I was deeply saddened by what I experienced at Newton Cemetery on Walnut Street in Newton. Several members of my family buried there proudly served our nation in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and I have also purchased my own…
In recent weeks, the Laredo Administration has resumed discussions about repairs to Bullough’s Pond dam that, under former Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, sparked tensions and ultimately went unresolved. Laredo Administration officials are now presenting a variety of potential options for dam repair that could have a range of implications for the…
Newton is moving forward with major investments in stormwater infrastructure after City officials accepted a $4.3 million low-interest state loan to fund projects designed to reduce pollution entering the Charles River watershed and help the city meet federal and state environmental requirements.
With exuberant dance performances, Double Dutch demonstrations, and a variety of vendors and information booths, the sixth annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 was a joyous, multifaceted event. However, the most touching part was the community’s heartfelt goodbye to beloved Newton North High School Principal, Dr. Henry Turner. After…
More than 200 students joined members of the New England Patriots rookie class at Newton North High School on June 19 for a Juneteenth football clinic that raised more than $6,000 for Newton Community Education (NCE) scholarships while kicking off the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The clinic, which featured football…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning will meet on Monday regarding: Finance will meet on Monday regarding: School Committee School Committee will meet in Executive Session on Monday to discuss: School Committee will meet on Monday regarding a vote…
When Greg Maslowe started working as manager of Newton Community Farm (NCF) in 2006, there was no tractor, greenhouse, or even any seeds. However, much has changed at this “small but mighty” nonprofit as it marks its 20th anniversary this year. Before NCF was founded, the 2.26-acre parcel had a…
Wonderfund, a Newton-based nonprofit serving children and youth engaged with Massachusetts’ child welfare system, has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation over ten years. It is one of 150 Massachusetts nonprofits receiving funding through the Cummings Foundation grants initiative totaling $35 million this year. Newton Community Farm…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Finance Committee will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June…
School Committee will meet in Executive Session on Monday, June 22 at 5:30PM to discuss negotiation strategy regarding the Newton Teachers Association and a litigation update regarding Sumner v. Newton Public Schools. School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 22…