For more than 16 years, Newton-based nonprofit Spoonfuls has recovered and redistributed food throughout Massachusetts, and it’s now the largest food recovery operation in New England, keeping 140,000 pounds of food from being wasted each week. Instead of treating the work as charity, Spoonfuls emphasizes that this is a practical…
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Giroux Bros Martial Arts recently returned from Las Vegas, where they competed in the UFAF International Training Conference & World Championships Tournament. Giroux Bros practices karate in the Chuck Norris system, which is part of the United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF), the organization that hosts the event. The tournament is…
In a July 22 meeting of the City Council’s Public Facilities Committee, Councilors discussed the future of the City’s long-standing “two-foot” rule for gas pipe replacement — a minor technicality that some argue could have major implications for the future of climate planning in Newton. Before beginning construction or maintenance work…
Jeffrey and Mara DeBonee have owned and operated Sandwich Works in Newton Centre for more than four decades. Throughout that time, the family-owned business has consistently made community and loyal customers its top priority, going out of its way to help those in need. “We’re not really here to make…
Boston-based real estate firm Beacon Communities recently announced plans to purchase the former Santander Bank property at 1314 Washington Street in West Newton from Mark Development — and to convert the building, and the parking lots behind it, into retail space and 100% affordable housing. The historic bank building dates back…
Newton residents can report potholes, missed trash collection, broken streetlights, and other non-emergency concerns through the City’s updated Newton 311 platform, which includes a mobile app that allows users to submit requests with photos and exact locations. The updated platform launched in May 2024 after the City switched vendors, according…
More than 200 young athletes swam, biked, and ran their way through Newton North High School Thursday, July 23, as the Schultz Family Kids Triathlon celebrated its ninth year with a focus on inclusion, confidence, and community. The triathlon at Newton North involved swimming, biking, and running portions, with distances…
The West Newton Armory, a historic property on Washington Street undergoing a high-profile redevelopment, is now accepting lottery applications for its affordable units. The 100%-affordable housing project includes 43 rental units at reduced cost for income-qualified households. Applications will remain open until September 18. The lottery drawing will take place…
Both Newton’s high schools swept the MIAA Division 1 state tennis championships this spring, with Newton South’s girls and Newton North’s boys teams each capturing state titles – and their coaches and top singles players earning Boston Globe honors. As a result of their hard work, head coaches Noura Guermazi…
Newton Crossing, a highly anticipated housing development on West Newton’s Washington Street, is now accepting lottery applications for its affordable units. The 292-unit rental complex includes 73 units at reduced cost for income-qualified households. Applications will remain open until August 11 at 2PM. NOTE: This lottery is separate from another…
In the last six years, honey bees have become an unlikely source of debate in Newton. During the COVID-19 lockdown, many residents took up backyard beekeeping to entertain themselves, and found the hobby to be educational and fulfilling. However, others worry about the increase in honey bee hives having negative…
In honor of the 250th anniversary of United States independence, the Declaration of Independence was read publicly in a ceremony at the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall on Wednesday, July 8. According to Mayor Marc Laredo, the event was intended to renew pride in national identity and bring about…