U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton met with young voters at Johnny’s Luncheonette in Newton Tuesday, August 18, to discuss housing affordability, transportation, reproductive rights and other issues as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Moulton, who is challenging longtime U.S. Senator Ed Markey in the September 1 Democratic…
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State Representative John Lawn, the incumbent Democrat representing the 10th Middlesex District (parts of Newton, Watertown, and Waltham), says his work on health care policy, local funding, and responsiveness to community needs demonstrate why voters should return him to Beacon Hill this fall. Newton City Councilor is challenging him, as…
Newton City Councilor Alison Leary is making the case for change as she challenges longtime incumbent State Rep. John Lawn in the Democratic primary for the 10th Middlesex District seat representing parts of Newton, Watertown, and Waltham. In an early August interview, Leary argued that rising health care costs, a…
Hubert “Hubie” Jones received a commendation from the City Council on the occasion of his being awarded an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Boston University. The commendation cited his scholarship and activism for underrepresented communities in Massachusetts, his service as Director of the Roxbury Multiservice Center, his work to…
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…
In the rush of life, good neighbors are easily taken for granted. Seven months ago, my wife and I lost a wonderful neighbor in Dan Levinson. Our relationship with Dan was quiet, steady, and understated. He died suddenly, and my sense of loss is more than I expected. I'll try to express a little bit here of what I wish I'd told Dan when he was alive.
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 – …
Magot Mach, who recently graduated from Newton South HS, has been selected to receive one of the four Charles River Regional Chamber scholarships awarded this year. He will be attending Boston College. Lydia Asaf of Zyon Capital Partners, an affiliate of the Bulfinch Group, has been named a Leaders Club…
Sunday, June 28, marked the 15th annual Nonantum Village Day, which featured celebrations of long-time Newton active citizen Martina Jackson, a scholarship awards ceremony, booths featuring numerous local businesses and vendors, a magic show, and more. Terry Sauro, President of the Nonantum Neighborhood Association, was a primary organizer of the…
Many honored and promoted for their achievements, character, and what they bring to the community.
With exuberant dance performances, Double Dutch demonstrations, and a variety of vendors and information booths, the sixth annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 was a joyous, multifaceted event. However, the most touching part was the community’s heartfelt goodbye to beloved Newton North High School Principal, Dr. Henry Turner. After…
One into the Hall of Fame, another on the Village Bank board, another a new Eagle Scout, and four NNHS sprinters heading to the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, OR.