On Monday, April 20 — Patriots Day — key north-south traffic routes across Newton will be fully closed no later than 8AM across the five miles of the Boston Marathon course that run through the city. In practice that means that closures will often be in place 15 to 30…
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In the spring of 1975, the School Committee approved a budget with an 8.7% increase, when inflation was at 11%, due in part to the 1973-4 oil embargo during the Arab-Israeli War. In the local election that November, four School Committee members were ousted by candidates from a new political…
The Newton Historical Society’s Durant-Kenrick House – a cheerful, green, 18th century saltbox on Waverly Avenue – was lit up for Naughty Newton at Night – a risqué, Hamilton-themed fundraiser for the nonprofit known as Historic Newton, with sponsorship by cannabis dispensary Garden Remedies. The cocktail party portion of the…
After multiple meetings of discussion and debate, on April 6 the School Committee — including Mayor Marc Laredo — approved by unanimous vote one of the two budget proposals put forth by Superintendent Anna Nolin for the next school year (FY 2027). The approved budget of $314.5 million will increase…
Newton North High School Principal Henry Turner will leave his post after nearly a decade to become superintendent of Reading Public Schools, as he stated in a message he shared with students and families on April 4. Dr. Turner, who has led Newton North since 2016, said his decision comes…
In the children’s room of the Auburndale Community Library on a February afternoon, artist Mia Cross worked on a mural honoring Kirby Green Grochal, a beloved community member, daughter, and mother who died in May 2023. On Sunday, April 12, the community will gather for the grand opening of this…
Personal history has brought Newton resident Imran Malek to the board of Women’s Money Matters (WMM) – a non-profit that works with low-income women and girls (as young as 8) to improve their financial health and literacy. WMM is now seeking more volunteer coaches and presenters to join this cause.…
Gabe Santos (NSHS Ice Hockey) has received the 2026 Merrimack Valley Conference/Dual County League Division 2 league Sportsmanship Award presented by the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). A recurrence of cancer prevented him from playing this season, but through all his treatments he attended every practice…
Mayor Marc Laredo welcomed a group of organ donation advocates, transplant recipients, kidney donors, and elected officials to City Hall to speak about National Donate Life Month – and to urge people to register as organ donors. The event was held in the Mayor’s Office in City Hall, decorated with colorful…
Cousins Maine Lobster will host a pop-up at Chestnut Hill Square (200 Boylston Street), 11:30AM-7PM on two Thursdays: April 16 & 30. Clover Food Labs will close all locations, including the one in Newtonville, by May 29, unless it finds a buyer before then. (Boston Business Journal) The Presti Group has…