Letter to the Editor: Council should rethink electrification ordinance

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Beacon

It seems a lucky break that the Zoning and Planning Committee postponed a vote on joining the Ten Communities Program, which would mandate that all new construction run only on electricity instead of gas, oil or coal. This delay may give our councilors an opportunity...

Newton Inspires has a big night, showcases rockstar Newtonians

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton Inspires, a Newton Schools Foundation gala featuring five inspiring speakers with Newton connections, was held on March 14. Over 100 people attended the evening event, held at Newton South High School, with an Indian dinner provided by Newton Highlands’ Shiva’s...

Pedestrian hit and killed by train near Auburndale MBTA station

by Newton News Editor | Mar 19, 2024 | Newton Beacon

A person is dead after being struck by a train near the MBTA commuter rail stop in Auburndale late Tuesday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office. The accident, which occurred on caused extensive delays on the Framingham/Worcester rail line for several...

Charles River Chamber’s ‘Spring Seasonings’ event returns April 8

by Newton News Editor | Mar 19, 2024 | Newton Beacon

On April 8, you can follow up your afternoon eclipse viewing with some food—Lots and lots of food, from all over Newton and the region. The Charles River Regional Chamber will host its Spring Seasonings culinary showcase at the Newton Marriott Hotel, with about 40...

City Council sends electrification ordinance back to committee

by Newton News Editor | Mar 18, 2024 | Newton Beacon

The Zoning and Planning Committee recently voted for approval of an ordinance that would require all new construction and major renovations in the city to run on electricity instead of gas, oil or coal. On Monday night, the City Council sent the matter back to the...

Five tips for watching the April 8 solar eclipse from Newton

by Newton News Editor | Mar 18, 2024 | Newton Beacon

On Monday, April 8, New England will be treated to a rare total solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun and blocks out the sun. On April 8, the moon will do so at a point that blocks out the sun for much of New England, in...

Mayor issues statement on recent hate crimes

by Newton News Editor | Mar 18, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller released a statement Monday denouncing recent acts of hate in Newton. Last week, Newton police received a report of a rock thrown through the window of a home displaying a sign supporting Israel. On Sunday morning, a display in front of a home on...

Newton home’s display of Israeli hostages’ photos vandalized in apparent hate crime

by Newton News Editor | Mar 17, 2024 | Newton Beacon

PHOTO: On the left, a display on Homer Street showed the names and faces of hostages taken from Israel in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. On the right, the display was vandalized in what police are investigating as a hate crime. Photos by Miriam Kosowsky and Howard Sholkin A...

Newsmakers: Friday, March 15

by Newton News Editor | Mar 15, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a new weekly feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton resident Martin F. Lowenthal Achieves Top of the Table MDRT Qualification Martin Lowenthal, a 10-year Million Dollar Round...

Auchincloss launches PAC campaign push for gun safety allies [videos]

by Newton News Editor | Mar 14, 2024 | Newton Beacon

U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, is making gun reform a focal point of his 2024 campaign efforts. And he’s doing so with one thing Congress understands: campaign cash. Auchincloss, who so far is running unopposed this year for reelection to a third term in...