Since its beginning as a flag-raising ceremony at Newton City Hall in 2020, Newton’s India Day has grown over time, becoming a multifaceted celebration of the subcontinent’s cultural diversity. “Every year we see the participation increasing,” said Heena Bhatt, cofounder and the president of the Indian American Community of Newton…
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Rabbi Moshe Waldoks has written and will perform in a one-man show, You Can Live If They Let You, at the Plaza Theatre in Boston’s South End, September 12 -15. The show is “a rich blend of memoir, humor, and philosophical musings, drawing on Waldoks’ unique life experiences …as an…
Local and state elected officials and affordable-housing advocates crowded into three large reception rooms at the Golda Meir Hour on August 6 to celebrate as Governor Maura Healey signed the recently passed Affordable Homes Act. Hailed as “the most ambitious legislation in Massachusetts history to tackle the state’s greatest challenge…
On July 31, the two democratic candidates for 11th Middlesex District State Representative — Alex Jablon and Amy Sangiolo — met online in a debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) and moderated by CRRC President, Greg Riebman. Incumbent Rep. Kay Khan is stepping down from the role…
Passing by the Boston Public Garden on a lazy summer afternoon, it’s hard to miss one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The Make Way for Ducklings sculpture marches along the edge of the garden’s path. Yet, beneath the surface (and often, decorations), of Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings…
Wolves, leopards and other creatures roamed Capt. John Ryan Park in West Newton on Tuesday, August 6, on the hunt for tempting prey: Free Cabot’s ice cream! The “animals” — local kids who had their faces painted by Nuria Navarro — enjoyed the frozen treats at the Newton Police Department’s…
Newton is more than just my hometown; it’s the community that shaped who I am today. Growing up here, I’ve seen both the challenges our city faces and the immense potential within our community and its residents. We need proactive, bold leadership to harness this potential and address the pressing…
I’m running to be the next State Representative for the 11th Middlesex District. I served for 20 years as a Newton City Councilor and currently work at the Attorney General’s office as a consumer specialist in housing. This is a critical time as we face a number of challenges: a…
On December 18, 2023, the Newton City Council updated the 1999 Newton Tree Preservation Ordinance (TPO). The revised TPO applies to private properties and protects trees that are six inches and larger in diameter at breast height (DBH, 4.5 feet above ground). Removal of all trees requires one of two…
In early spring this year, the City of Newton released an online Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) survey for residents and employees to complete. Open for community input until May 31, the survey included questions about various experiences regarding race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, disabilities, etc., and it…
The Massachusetts Governor’s Council, or Executive Council, is a governing body that provides advice and consent to the Governor of Massachusetts on matters such as judicial nominations, pardons, and commutations. Composed of eight councilors and the Lieutenant Governor, who serves ex officio, or as the result of one’s position, the…
“Couldn’t be more different than last summer” — Superintendent Anna Nolin Superintendent Anna Nolin and all nine members of the School Committee, including Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, met for approximately three hours starting at 4:30PM on July 24 for a summer session to begin to plan the Newton Public Schools (NPS)…