On Sunday, June 1, Coletti-Magni Park and the Nonantum business district offered something for every age group: a large climbing wall, a “bronco” ride, axe-throwing, batting balls, train rides, face-painting, a puppet show, step-dancing, a boxing demonstration, a clown, a wide array of crafts and jewelry, and street dancing to…
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The loss of the beloved Goldstein family has struck many members of the Newton community with profound grief. On May 31, over 200 people gathered at the Hyde Community Gym for the Newton Theatre Company’s (NTC) presentation, Remembering the Goldstein Family, honoring the memories of each Goldstein family member as…
Ward 6 (Newton Centre) resident, NPS parent, and Newton native Jonathan Greene has announced his candidacy for School Committee in this November’s election for the 2026-2027 term. Mr. Greene will be in a competitive race in Ward 6 versus Mali Brodt, who announced her candidacy in March. Mr. Greene told…
As cries of “Odin! Odin! Odin!” rent the air, slain Viking fighters rose from the ground as though healed by the Norse god, ready to wield their swords again for an appreciative crowd outside the Scandinavian Living Center on May 31. The reenactors immediately stood, raising their shields in preparation…
On May 28, a joint meeting of the Zoning and Public Facilities committees discussed details for the updated 2026-2030 Climate Action Plan. Work on the update began in April, when City Department Heads conversed with Caroline Weiss, the City’s Climate Action Coordinator, on ways to mitigate and adapt to climate…
Newton’s 51st Annual Theodore D. Mann Mayor’s Community Breakfast was held on the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst on May 28 to celebrate Newton’s leaders, community, and youth. Over 300 attendees ate breakfast and listened to speeches and music under a one big tent on that sunny Wednesday morning. …
At the May 28 joint meeting of the Zoning & Planning and Public Facilities Committees, the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy (NCCE) initiated a discussion with City Councilors about the electrification of all homes. Newton needs to electrify all of its 25,000 homes in 25 years The State requires net-zero…
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…
When about two hundred immigrants were sworn in as new U.S. citizens at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston on May 22, Newton North High School student Michael Barbalat was the featured guest speaker at the ceremony. A first-generation American citizen, Barbalat has created The American Mosaic Project,…
In a statement sent to friends and supporters, Ward 5 resident and Zervas parent Ben Schlesenger announced his candidacy for Newton School Committee in the upcoming November election. The current Ward 5 representative, Emily Prenner, has announced that she will not run for a fourth term. On his campaign website,…
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.
Each year, a highlight of Memorial Day Weekend is Newton’s annual Memorial Day Parade. On Sunday, May 25, the weather cooperated and spirits were upbeat for this year’s celebration before a day of remembrance. Fig City News caught the parade as it passed through Newtonville.