The regularly scheduled February 2 School Committee meeting focused on the ongoing revisions to the Newton Public Schools (NPS) math curriculum. Ahead of the curriculum presentation, the School Committee approved proposed fee increases for various ancillary NPS programs such as musical instrument education, early-morning and after-school programs, and athletics. Increases…
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Concerned about how a proposed 234-unit multi-family development in Nonantum would impact traffic, parking, and affordability in the city, dozens of people showed up to speak at the January 28 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting. Adam Lunin, a Newton resident who lives near the proposed project, said he is…
NPS’s Literacy Night presentation on January 28 focused on the NPS Literacy Program and how parents of children in Grades K-5 can help them at home. It was led by Dr. David Kloker, the district’s new Director of English Language Arts & Literacy PK-12, who was hired last summer. He…
At noon on Saturday, January 31, despite 14°F weather, 122 people gathered in Newton Centre for what has become a weekly protest against Trump administration policies. People lined the sidewalks around all sides of the Centre Street / Beacon Street intersection. They held signs, danced, and chanted — and were…
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, drawing a direct line to the American Revolution, said Friday he supports using the Massachusetts National Guard to counter federal immigration enforcement operations if they escalate in the state. “250 years ago, we refused to quarter the King’s troops,” Auchincloss said in a Fig City News Podcast…
On January 28, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro spoke to a packed house of over 400 at the Newton JCC’s Riemer Goldstein Theater about his new book, Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service. Shapiro is an influential governor widely speculated to be preparing a 2028 run…
Full transcript of Fig City News podcast interview with Rep. Jake Auchincloss in his Newton District Office on Friday, January 30, 2026.
From starring in Newton South High School’s theater productions to singing the national anthem at a recent Patriots game, senior David Rosemberg channels his passion for singing and performing in a variety of ways. Rosemberg’s love for music goes back as far as he can remember. He said that his…
After the latest snowfall, Mayor Marc Laredo reminded residents by email of the deadline by which sidewalks must be cleared: Wednesday, January 28 by 8AM. After that, property owners may face fines for leaving sidewalks obstructed by snow or ice. Under City ordinance, residents and businesses are responsible for clearing…
The lure of warm churros and hot chocolate from Tango Mango, entertainment, and the colorful glow from an art installation — that could double for a massive “Lite Brite” toy — drew a bundled-up crowd for the January 23 kickoff for the fifth-annual WinterFEST. The Friday night portion of the…
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT or Claude are everywhere, accessible to businesses of all sizes. In Newton, a growing number of entrepreneurs, consultants, and organizations are discovering that access is the easy part. The harder question is how to leverage AI in ways that actually change how people work,…
Eric Allon, after more than 40 years practicing law, including 37 years with Bernkopf, is transitioning at Bernkopf from Partner to Of Counsel, effective February 1. Bernkopf notes that “Over the years, he has been a mentor, a trusted advisor, and a steady presence, managing countless real estate transactions with…