Strawberry Festival honors Susan Paley of Village Bank

by Newton News Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Newton Beacon

The Newton Cultural Alliance held its annual Strawberry Festival Fundraiser at the Allen Center in west Newton Saturday evening, featuring musical performances, food and an auction. The NCA held the event in honor of Susan Paley, vice president of community relations...

Photos: Porchfest harmonizes across Newton

by Newton News Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton recently held its annual Porchfest celebration, with musicians performing for crowds from porches in Auburndale, Waban Center and Lower Falls. The event allows Newtons to connect with neighbors while enjoying music created by local talents. Here are some photos...

Newton Police

by Newton News Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Newton Beacon

This weekend was Gun Violence Awareness Weekend, and the Newton Police Department started it off with a troubling annohncement. On Thursday, police followed up on a report of a teenager in possession of a gun. They went to the boy’s home and found a handgun in...

Newton North Boys’ Tennis defeats Arlington in MIAA Tournament

by Newton News Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton North Boys’ Tennis overtook Arlington 5-0 in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Tournament round of 16 in a commanding win on June 4. “I think overall, we played very well at singles and doubles,” said Phil Goldberg, the head coach....

‘Counting on you’: Newton South Class of 2024 graduates

by Newton News Editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Newton Beacon

The Newton South High School Field House was packed with graduating seniors, their families and their educators on Thursday night, as the Class of 2024 took flight into the world. As with the Newton North graduation a few days before, a word heard throughout the...

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

by Newton News Editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Newton Beacon

June in Newton means a cornucopia of cultural activities and events for you to enjoy, and this weekend includes an Indigenous art exhibit and a ukulele festival for some festive variety. It looks like the weather is going to bless us with sunny skies and temperatures...

State Treasurer Goldman endorses Lipof in Middlesex 12th race

by Newton News Editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Endorsements are continuing to land in the Middlesex race for the 12th District state representative seat, and Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg is giving hers to Rick Lipof. “I enthusiastically endorse Rick Lipof for State Representative,” Goldberg wrote in a...

Letter to the Editor: Anti-Jewish hate must stop

by Newton News Editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Dear Editor, I am writing as a concerned Jewish resident of Newton, deeply rattled by the wave of anti-Jewish hate sweeping the world, the country, and yes, our own city of Newton. Most of us are aware of such incidents as rocks being thrown through people’s windows,...

Photos: Newton Pride flag ceremony

by Newton News Editor | Jun 5, 2024 | Newton Beacon

June marks LGBTQ Pride Month, and on Tuesday Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller met with residents and LGBTQ advocates on the lawn of City Hall to raise Newton’s Pride flag. Fuller spoke about LGBTQ struggles, both past and present, in Newton and worldwide, and the queer...

Newton South Unified Track finishes season with enthusiasm, pride

by Newton News Editor | Jun 5, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton South’s Unified Track team wrapped up its season at Natick High School on May 28. South was impossible to miss among the plethora of teams competing in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) state championship meet as South’s strong...