by Newton News Editor | Mar 14, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Newton North’s girls ultimate frisbee team, one of North’s most successful programs, will begin its season on Monday, March 18. After placing third in the state and eighth in the nation last year, the team hopes to build its skill, spirit and community with new...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 14, 2024 | Newton Beacon
This weekend starts with the Ides of March and ends with St. Patrick’s Day. The former is set to bring a little rain instead of a Greek tragedy, but the luck of the Irish may brighten the rest of the weekend up. And Newton has an even mix of indoor and outdoor...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 14, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee passed a new measure Monday night that would require the complete electrification of newly constructed buildings and buildings undergoing extensive renovations. “Our electrification code is just bringing us to the place where...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 13, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Mayor Fuller met with the City Council Committee of the Whole recently to get budget talks started and highlight some of the city’s financial goals for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 budget season. And she let everyone know that she thinks a Proposition 2 ½ tax levy...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 12, 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...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Newton Community pride, a local nonprofit dedicated to showcasing Newton’s arts and culture, has announced the winners of its Spring 2024 Micro Grant program. “We are again pleased to offer support to local arts and culture events and projects consistentwith our...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Composting in Newton just got a little more convenient. On Feb. 19, the city announced it was making more food waste drop-off sites available around Newton. The new bins will significantly expand drop-off access and convenience for residents in Newton Highlands, Oak...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Newton is in the midst of a construction renaissance, with the city’s government modernizing the city brick by brick, beam by beam and village by village. “Newton finds ourselves in the busiest design and construction period since the response to the Baby Boom back in...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 11, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Newton City Councilor Rick Lipof has entered the race for the Middlesex 12th District House seat. State Rep. Ruth Balser announced a few months ago that she plans to retire when her term ends. She’s represented the district, which includes parts of Newton and...
by Newton News Editor | Mar 8, 2024 | Newton Beacon
Newton students have gone on to do great things, and this month you can see that for yourself while helping more students thrive. The Newton Schools Foundation will host Newton Inspires, a fundraiser featuring guest speakers on a variety of topics, on March 14 at 6...
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