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…
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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…
Newton Election Supervisor John Doyle has informed the City Council that the Vote Yes to Repeal the Winter Overnight Parking Ban ballot committee has obtained sufficient signatures to place the repeal of the ban on the ballot in November 2025. The committee — which was formed in June 2023, raised…
In response to rising COVID-19, RSV, and flu infection rates, local hospitals have recently brought back masking requirements. Dana Farber began requiring full masking by patients and providers on December 18. Since January 2, MassGeneral Brigham, which includes Newton-Wellesley Hospital, has been requiring providers to be masked when providing care…
Following up on our analysis of preliminary election spending, Fig City News has analyzed campaign finance data for all 14,564 donations to Newton City Council and Mayoral campaigns since 2015 to explore where the money came from and who received it. Candidates for City Council and Mayor in Massachusetts must…