Throughout the day of July 4th, Tony Gentile — Newton’s “Master of Fireworks” — and his crew of four set up the fireworks for Newton’s annual display over Albemarle Field — just as they have done for several decades. Tony works for American Thunder Fireworks, which conducts 120 shows a…
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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…
The MBTA announced that construction of a new, accessible, fully bidirectional Newtonville Commuter Rail station will begin in November 2026. The station is expected to be closed December 2026 to April 2029. Currently, there are no plans to increase or reroute bus service for Newtonville commuters during those 28 months.…
There was a very large turnout at Newton Fire Department headquarters for the annual Pancake Breakfast on June 28. High demand for free pancakes with all the toppings, served by those elected to serve. And plenty of opportunities for kids to handle a firehose or try out the cab of…
This article, about the Newton Public Schools (NPS) 7th grade math assessment results and their aftermath, follows Part I published on June 23, which analyzed the lead-up and broader curricular context for the April 29 exam. The results On May 8th, families of 7th graders received their child’s test results. The…
The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) filed a Step 3 grievance with the Newton School Committee on June 22, alleging that leaking roofs and water damage continue to create unsafe conditions in six Newton Public schools despite recent repair efforts by the district. The grievance followed Superintendent Anna Nolin’s June 5…
Newton homeowners will have more flexibility in where they can place raised garden beds after the City Council approved a zoning amendment on June 15 changing how the City regulates this increasingly common landscaping feature. The amendment, which passed with 17-3, with four Councilors absent, received one more affirmative vote…
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On June 23, State Senator Cynthia Creem and Mayor Marc Laredo’s Chief of Staff, Dana Hanson, spoke before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government in favor of Senate Bill 3092, a Home Rule Petition presented by Sen. Creem that would authorize Newton to issue pension obligation bonds or…
“Giving every student what they need” is a common saying among Newton Public Schools (NPS) leadership and School Committee members. This spring’s revision of the NPS middle school math program illustrates how complex that can be in practice. As the school year ends, the district has generally executed what it…
In recent weeks, the Laredo Administration has resumed discussions about repairs to Bullough’s Pond dam that, under former Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, sparked tensions and ultimately went unresolved. Laredo Administration officials are now presenting a variety of potential options for dam repair that could have a range of implications for the…
Newton is moving forward with major investments in stormwater infrastructure after City officials accepted a $4.3 million low-interest state loan to fund projects designed to reduce pollution entering the Charles River watershed and help the city meet federal and state environmental requirements.