Alex Sherman, a 2021 graduate of Newton North, will travel to Eugene, Oregon, next week to compete for a chance to represent the United States in Track and Field at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in the 400m hurdles. Sherman, now a Junior at the University of Virginia, qualified…
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Rabbi Keith Stern, Newton resident and Chair of the Human Rights Commission, opened the Pride Flag Raising ceremony at Newton City Hall on Tuesday, June 4th. He began his remarks wondering “From 35,000 ft, why would there be a day, set aside to honor people who are already completed melted and…
Continuing the celebration of the City of Newton’s 150th anniversary year, kids of all ages gathered at Fire Headquarters on June 2 to meet firefighters, marvel at firefighting gear, greet Marshall the Paw Patrol Fire Pup, learn about fire safety, and enjoy many hundreds of pancakes prepared by Newton favorite…
On June 2, the Newton Police Department marked its 150th anniversary in conjunction with Police Memorial Sunday, a solemn day dedicated to honoring officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The event was hosted by the Newton Police Memorial Association (NMPA). Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Acting Chief…
Bakey Bakery, which did a pre-renovation pop-up last September at its new location (749 Beacon Street in Newton Centre), has recently completed renovations and added ovens for on-site baking. To celebrate, Bakey will host a grand opening for customers on Wednesday, May 29, 6PM-8 PM. Additionally, from May 31 though…
The third annual Lions 5K run at Newton South High School was held on Saturday, May 19, in a cool drizzle. In these three years, it has become a cornerstone event for the community, serving as a vital fundraiser for the school’s athletic programs and drawing significant participation and enthusiasm…
Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston filed a federal discrimination lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Thursday on behalf of TrailblazHers Run Co. The lawsuit is directed against “the BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, CITY OF NEWTON, and JOHN F. CARMICHAEL JR., Chief of Police of the…
On Monday April 15 — Patriots Day — key north-south traffic routes across Newton will be closed across the five miles of the Boston Marathon course that run through the city. The road closures will be in place from Lower Falls along Washington Street/Route 16 and then turning onto Commonwealth…
An alert Fig City News reader noticed that the utility box at the corner of Centre and Walnut Streets in Newton Highlands was recently wrapped with a “Nonantum” wrap. A City of Newton official contacted about the error on February 20 asked Fig City News to thank the reader for…
The Newton Teachers Association held a rally on the steps of the Newton City Hall War Memorial on Saturday, January 27. A crowd approaching 2000 people – including teachers, parents, students, as well as supporters from area schools and labor organizations – gathered to protest the lack of progress in…