Newton City Councilor and Democratic state representative candidate Allison Leary has apologized after remarks she made during last week’s Charles River Regional Chamber debate with incumbent State Rep. John Lawn. Her remarks about residents of Nonantum prompted criticism from neighborhood leaders, elected officials, and community members. During the July 22…
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Boston-based real estate firm Beacon Communities recently announced plans to purchase the former Santander Bank property at 1314 Washington Street in West Newton from Mark Development — and to convert the building, and the parking lots behind it, into retail space and 100% affordable housing. The historic bank building dates back…
In the early 1980s, the State requested, then required, that school districts assess basic skills using tests that the State provided and scored. The testing was driven by a nationwide fear that public schools were graduating poorly educated students unable to compete in the international economy. Newton’s Annual City Report…
Newton residents can report potholes, missed trash collection, broken streetlights, and other non-emergency concerns through the City’s updated Newton 311 platform, which includes a mobile app that allows users to submit requests with photos and exact locations. The updated platform launched in May 2024 after the City switched vendors, according…
More than 200 young athletes swam, biked, and ran their way through Newton North High School Thursday, July 23, as the Schultz Family Kids Triathlon celebrated its ninth year with a focus on inclusion, confidence, and community. The triathlon at Newton North involved swimming, biking, and running portions, with distances…
The Newton School Committee, including Mayor Marc Laredo, met for almost three hours at the Education Center on July 20th in its annual “summer retreat” with Superintendent Anna Nolin, and Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Maria Kolbe who attended virtually. Retreat meetings are nominally open to the public…
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee unanimously recommended Catherine Feerick’s appointment as the City’s next planning director on Monday, July 20, following an hour-long discussion that explored her approach to economic development, housing, historic preservation, and public engagement. Committee members questioned Feerick on some of Newton’s most pressing planning issues – …
On Wednesday, July 15, Pellegrini Park on Hawthorne Street was packed with excited, multi-generational festival attendees anticipating Festa’s wide selection of music, food, rides, games, and fun. Many were longtime Festa fans, but many were newcomers to the 91st annual carnival, which attracts several thousand people on each of its…
The West Newton Armory, a historic property on Washington Street undergoing a high-profile redevelopment, is now accepting lottery applications for its affordable units. The 100%-affordable housing project includes 43 rental units at reduced cost for income-qualified households. Applications will remain open until September 18. The lottery drawing will take place…
Both Newton’s high schools swept the MIAA Division 1 state tennis championships this spring, with Newton South’s girls and Newton North’s boys teams each capturing state titles – and their coaches and top singles players earning Boston Globe honors. As a result of their hard work, head coaches Noura Guermazi…
Each square of the quilt created during the Newton Disability Pride Celebration told a brief, personal story through abstract designs, colorful scenes, and poignant statements. “Everyone shares their voice” as part of the project, said visual artist, educator, and disability advocate Bill Porter on July 19 at the Cooper Center. …
Magot Mach, who recently graduated from Newton South HS, has been selected to receive one of the four Charles River Regional Chamber scholarships awarded this year. He will be attending Boston College. Lydia Asaf of Zyon Capital Partners, an affiliate of the Bulfinch Group, has been named a Leaders Club…