Parks & Recreation Naming and Signage Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) on Monday, July 6 at 4PM. The agenda includes: Urban Design Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, July 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…
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There was a very large turnout at Newton Fire Department headquarters for the annual Pancake Breakfast on June 28. High demand for free pancakes with all the toppings, served by those elected to serve. And plenty of opportunities for kids to handle a firehose or try out the cab of…
This article, about the Newton Public Schools (NPS) 7th grade math assessment results and their aftermath, follows Part I published on June 23, which analyzed the lead-up and broader curricular context for the April 29 exam. The results On May 8th, families of 7th graders received their child’s test results. The…
The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) filed a Step 3 grievance with the Newton School Committee on June 22, alleging that leaking roofs and water damage continue to create unsafe conditions in six Newton Public schools despite recent repair efforts by the district. The grievance followed Superintendent Anna Nolin’s June 5…
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…
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, there will be a public reading of the document on July 8 at 10AM in the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall. Newton’s State House delegation will bring a framed copy of the Declaration to share during…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Traffic Council will meet in person (City Hall, Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:30AM. The agenda includes the following items scheduled for discussion: The Chair expects to entertain motions for No Action Necessary on the…
Newton Public Schools will be on “soft close” June 29 through July 12. School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Franklin School Construction Community Update meeting will be held virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 30 at 6PM. The agenda includes updates on current construction progress and look-ahead…
Newton Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 30 at 5PM. The agenda includes: Designer Selection Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, July 1 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Newtonville Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, July 2…
The Traffic Council met on Thursday, June 11. See the report and meeting video. All items can be appealed through the close of business on July 1, 2026. Approved Held No Action Necessary Denied Voting Members Present: Captain Devine (Police), Mitch Fischman (Resident Member), DavidKoses (DPW), Councilor Lucas, and Geoffrey…
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a virtual debate with the two candidates for the 10th Middlesex District State Representative seat: incumbent John Lawn vs. Alison Leary. It will be held on July 21, 1PM-2PM. The event is free and open to all. Register here. UPDATE: View a video recording…
State Representative Amy Sangiolo will host a Coffee Chat on July 24 at 10AM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street).