by Newton News Editor | Apr 3, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Applying to college can be stressful enough already. And in Newton, the teacher strike in January and a problem with the online federal student aid application form has created even more anxiety as high school seniors plan their next big steps. The Free Application...
by Newton News Editor | Apr 1, 2024 | Newton Beacon
The city will soon turn plans for improvements to the athletic fields at Albemarle Park, McGrath Park and the Burr School into reality. The goal is to meet the changing recreation desires of Newton residents, as well as improve other aspects of the parks, such as...
by Newton News Editor | Apr 1, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Just as Newton settles into spring and prepares for flooding season, winter has come whipping back with a vengeance. A nor’easter is expected to hit the region Tuesday night into Wednesday, starting as rain and producing snow in some spots—even in plowable amounts...
by Newton News Editor | Apr 1, 2024 | Newton Beacon
To our Newton friends and neighbors, We are writing in order to speak together in one voice, to decry the uptick in threatening behaviors directed against those among us who publicly express their solidarity with the State of Israel. We recognize the diversity of...
by Newton News Editor | Apr 1, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Mirroring a disturbing national and regional trend, hate crimes have sharply increased in the last few months compared to previous years, especially anti-Semitic and anti-Israel hate crimes, according to the Newton Police Department. Two new incidents—a red swastika...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 30, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Newton currently has a woman as mayor, a woman superintendent, two women state representatives and a woman state senator. Not long ago, that would have been unheard of, given the uphill climb women have faced in politics since the dawn of democracy. Massachusetts,...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 28, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Since Newton was settled in the 17th century, women have played major roles in the community’s survival and success. Women have helped shape both the city of Newton and the world beyond, in government, the arts, social justice and more. Without women’s contributions...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 28, 2024 | Newton Beacon
PHOTO: Isabella Dugan, Addy O’Connell and Julia Herzlinger chat before Unified track practice on March 27. Photo by Savannah Bond Newton North’s Unified track team, one of two Unified teams at North, offers a supportive environment to participate in sports, regardless...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 28, 2024 | Newton Beacon
The following op-ed was submitted by the Board of the League of Women Voters of Newton. A strong commitment to our outstanding public schools has long been a shared value of the Newton community. As our schools have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, we...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 28, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Easter weekend also marks the end of March and the start of rain season. But rain season never really left, did it? The Easter Bunny may want to grab his raincoat and snow boots, as Sunday looks to be messy with a chance of snow at night. There’s lots to do in Newton,...
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