Garden City Cup returns May 23

by Newton News Editor | May 13, 2024 | Newton Beacon

On Thursday, May 23, Newton South High School will host the Garden City Cup, an annual exhibition match involving all the tennis teams at Newton North and Newton South. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the competition, which is made possible through...

Spring MassDOT work will transform how Newton moves

by Newton News Editor | May 13, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Springtime in Newton typically means flowers are starting to bloom, school graduations are not too far off, and road construction crews are back in full force, usually creating traffic back-ups. But there’s good news to report to harried drivers this month. The first...

Newsmakers: A wealth advisor, some scholarships and a Beacon anniversary fundraiser

by Newton News Editor | May 13, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a new regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton Community Pride awards scholarships Newton Community Pride has awarded $1,000 scholarships to three Newton high school...

Protest sends library photo exhibit into confrontation and chaos

by Newton News Editor | May 13, 2024 | Newton Beacon

A photography exhibit at the Newton Free Library depicting people and scenery from the West Bank has been getting pushback from some in Newton, and on Thursday night, a loud protest erupted at a reception for the exhibit. Scores of people holding Israeli flags and...

Newton South girls’ track sprints into spring undefeated

by Newton News Editor | May 9, 2024 | Newton Beacon

The Newton South girls’ track team has raced to a blistering start this spring, staying undefeated. This season’s team has the most girls in more than 25 years, with over 80 athletes. With an abundance of young and experienced talent, the team is firing on all...

Library exhibit focusing on West Bank sees pushback in Newton

by Newton News Editor | May 9, 2024 | Newton Beacon

There’s a new art exhibit at the Newton Free Library that features photographs from the West Bank, and some in Newton are voicing outrage over it. “I believe this exhibit will be quite hurtful and divisive,” Mayor Ruthanne Fuller wrote in an email to the public...

Friends remember Phil Herr, housing advocate and longtime city planner

by Newton News Editor | May 9, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Phil Herr, a longtime city planner in Newton, died on April 16. He played a key role in many Newton planning initiatives, particularly the Comprehensive Master Plan that was adopted in 2007. Herr was born in Lexington and attended Lexington High School, and he then...

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

by Newton News Editor | May 9, 2024 | Newton Beacon

“Most mothers are instinctive philosophers.” —Harriet Beecher Stowe Mother’s Day is on Sunday, which means most weekend events will be held on Saturday. So rest up Friday night and have a protein-packed breakfast and enjoy the (so far) nice sunny weather forecast as...

How arbitration decision may affect Newton’s FY2025 school budget remains unclear

by Newton News Editor | May 8, 2024 | Newton Beacon

What impact could a recent arbitration decision requiring more kindergarten classroom support staff in Newton have on the school budget? No one knows yet. To comply, the district would need to come up with $900,000 or possibly make cuts to that budget. And the...

Newton School Committee votes ‘no’ on School Choice

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

Newton will not be a School Choice community for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Newton School Committee on Monday voted 6-1 to opt Newton out of School Choice, after weeks of discussion and a swell of pushback from the community. School Committee Chair Chris Brezski...