Newton City Councilor and Democratic state representative candidate Alison Leary has apologized after remarks she made during last week’s Charles River Regional Chamber debate with incumbent State Rep. John Lawn. Her remarks about residents of Nonantum prompted criticism from neighborhood leaders, elected officials, and community members. During the July 22…
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Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee unanimously recommended Catherine Feerick’s appointment as the City’s next planning director on Monday, July 20, following an hour-long discussion that explored her approach to economic development, housing, historic preservation, and public engagement. Committee members questioned Feerick on some of Newton’s most pressing planning issues – …
Can consumers recycle their way out of the plastic pollution crisis, or to meet climate goals, must they simply use less plastic in the first place? That question was at the center of a lively discussion at the Newton Free Library on Monday, July 13. Seattle-based recycling company Ridwell introduced…
When Green Newton board co-chair Brian Hodgson launched the Green Newton Exchange podcast in February 2025, he wasn’t trying to create another environmental news source. Instead, he wanted to make conversations about climate action more accessible and introduce residents to the people and organizations working to make Newton more sustainable.…
The Newtonville Historic District Commission’s review of a proposal to replace four gas-powered street lamps on Prescott Street with solar-powered LED fixtures was postponed last week due to lack of a quorum. This may delay a decision that could shape the future of Newton’s remaining 77 historic gas-powered street lamps.…
Newton homeowners will have more flexibility in where they can place raised garden beds after the City Council approved a zoning amendment on June 15 changing how the City regulates this increasingly common landscaping feature. The amendment, which passed with 17-3, with four Councilors absent, received one more affirmative vote…
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.
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…
The Rotary Club of Newton recognized local nonprofit organizations and graduating Newton North High School seniors at its annual Grant Recipients and Technical Scholarship Recognition Luncheon on June 16 at the Scandinavian Living Center. The event highlighted Rotary’s commitment to strengthening the Newton community through both charitable giving and educational…
Amid the festivities of Newton Highlands Village Day on Sunday, June 14, City officials, arts leaders, and community members gathered outside the historic Brigham House to celebrate its next chapter as the Linda Plaut Arts and Culture Center at Brigham House. With the sun illuminating the Victorian-era home, originally built…
Pony rides, inflatable attractions, local vendors, environmental advocates, and eager residents filled Lincoln Street on Sunday, June 14 as Newton Highlands Village Day returned for its 49th year, bringing together businesses, organizations, and families from across the city. Organized by the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council (NHNAC), the annual event…
A $100,000 matching challenge ending June 30 could help secure the future of some of the New Art Center’s most impactful programs. The Newton-based nonprofit arts organization has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to raise $200,000 to replace expiring pandemic-era relief funding that has left the nearly 50-year-old institution facing…