Development Review Team (DRT) will meet to this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
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The Hyde Community Center Summer Series will present Matt Heaton’s Family Sing-along! — a free concert on Wednesday, August 20, 10:30AM-11AM at the Hyde Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). Bring the whole family to this fun outdoor concert! Matt makes music for parents and kids alike, from well-known classics…
Vicki Jackson, MD, MPH, has been named Chief and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, beginning September 2, 2025. Completing more than two decades at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Jackson currently serves as the Blum Family Endowed…
We updated Mayor and City Council stand up to Trump administration “sanctuary jurisdictions” designation [UPDATED] to include the statement signed by all City Councilors.
The Village Bank has announced several promotions of Newton-based employees: Lucas Schaefer, who grew up in Waban, has published a novel, The Slip, which is set partially in Newton, including at Newton South HS, where he went to high school. The Washington Post calls the book “a sweaty masterpiece.” Schaefer will present…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on (see Reports Docket): City Council Reports Docket Summary – June 2, 2025 The New Docket includes: Public Safety and Transportation will meet on Monday regarding a Free Cash appropriation request for $90,000 for a…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 2 at 7:45PM (see Reports Docket and New Docket). The meeting will be live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) and Youtube channel. Public Safety and Transportation Committee will…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 2 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: School Committee meeting that was tentatively scheduled for June 4 (if needed for the budget) has been canceled.
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, June 5…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding the following potential proposals/projects (see DRT Snapshot):
On mornings of May 25 and 26, Newton gathered to lay Memorial Day wreaths in honor and memory of those who died in military service to the nation. Photo locations include Forte Park, Coletti-Magni Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Mass. Pike bridges, and three memorial sections of Newton Cemetery.
From 9PM Friday, May 30 to 5AM Monday, June 2, the Mass Pike (I-90) will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 123 (I-95 / Rte 128) and Exit 125 (Newton Corner) to facilitate a key part of MassDOT’s major construction project to replace eight Mass Pike bridges near the…





