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Newton’s tree canopy over the years

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…

City to use DEI survey results to better understand and address community needs

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…

Gath Pool hosts ribbon cutting ceremony

On Saturday morning, July 20, Harry Gath Memorial Pool hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome community members once more to the fully renovated pool, now finished with a new “splash pad” play area. This ceremony concluded the year-long Gath Pool Project. Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture began the ceremony…

Pettee Square construction to offer benefits, but Little Luke’s Cafe owner expresses interim concerns

An exciting project has begun on Pettee Square in Upper Falls to make major improvements to the intersection at Oak and Chestnut Streets, but it has caused some disruption of business in the interim. The goal of this $3.1 million project, now 60% complete, is to raise the intersection in…

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