‘Go forth and be awesome’: Newton North Class of 2024 graduates

by Newton News Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton North High School’s Class of 2024 graduated on Monday evening, capping off a high school journey that started with a global pandemic and ended with a teacher strike. “Resilient” was the theme of the night. “In your unique high school experience, impacted by a...

Balser endorses Schwartz in Middlesex 12th race

by Newton News Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Newton Beacon

There are three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to fill the Middlesex 12th District seat, and the current occupant of that seat—retiring State Rep. Ruth Balser—is making her pick known. Balser released a video statement on Monday morning endorsing...

Newton Police Memorial Association awards 2024 scholarships

by Newton News Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Newton Beacon

After a ceremony honoring fallen police officers on Sunday, the Newton Police Department invited families inside for the Newton Police Memorial Association’s scholarship presentation. Gavin Doucette Doucette, who plans to attend Bryant University in the fall, served...

Photos: Newton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

by Newton News Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Apparently, Newton really loves pancakes (and who can blame them?). The city held its annual Pancake Breakfast at the Newton Fire Department Headquarters on Centre Street, and it didn’t take long for families to arrive and lines to stretch all the way down the side...

Fallen, Never Forgotten: Newton honors police killed in the line of duty

by Newton News Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Police Memorial Sunday, a day to reflect on officers lost in the line of duty, falls on the second Sunday of every June. And this Sunday, the Newton Police Department marked the day with a ceremony honoring Newton fallen police officers. “To our police officers, take...

Presentation ties housing stock to school budgets

by Newton News Editor | May 30, 2024 | Newton Beacon

In the midst of a housing shortage and fresh off the heels of a 16-month teacher contract dispute and two-week strike, Newton for Everyone on Thursday night hosted a presentation on how housing impacts school budgets. Guest speakers were Elise Rapoza, author and...

Mayor names pick for Health & Human Services commissioner

by Newton News Editor | May 30, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton has a new Health & Human Services commissioner, pending City Council approval. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced on Thursday that she had chosen Shin-Yi Lao to replace retiring Commissioner Linda Walsh. “Shin-Yi has an excellent educational background,...

Five thigs to do in Newton this weekend

by Newton News Editor | May 30, 2024 | Newton Beacon

The month of long days and warm nights is upon us as June makes its appearance this weekend, promising temperatures in the 80s and clear, sunny skies. June doesn’t just show up to Newton empty-handed looking pretty, though. It brings a cornucopia of cultural events to...

Police report spike in vehicle break-ins around Newton

by Newton News Editor | May 29, 2024 | Newton Beacon

The warmer weather of spring doesn’t only bring flowers and taxes. It also typically brings out thieves. The Newton Police Department is reporting more than a dozen motor vehicle break-ins across Newton in the month of May. “A majority of the vehicles in these cases...

June to bring an abundance of art and music events to Newton

by Newton News Editor | May 27, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer in New England, and Newton has a way of packing the early summer season with art, cultural events and enough music to compose a greatest hits series. As the school year winds down and families start planning their...