What I learned from the Holocaust
What I learned from the Holocaust during the early 1950s When I Was a 7th Grade Student in Newton We Shouldn’t Fear Discussing the Holocaust with Anyone: Some people I know still believe that middle school students in Newton are too young to absorb the immense evils...
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Public hearing tonight on proposed village zoning changes
Sorry for the late notice. The City Council's Zoning and Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to discuss the proposed Village Center Overlay District, tonight June 26 at 7 PM. It will be a "hybrid" meeting so members of the public who wish to speak can do so...
Triple slaying in Newton
The following message was sent out from the mayor's office on Sunday: I am sharing an important press release from District Attorney Marian Ryan and Newton Police Chief John Carmichael: Active Investigation Underway in Newton NEWTON – Middlesex District Attorney...
The Celtics: A trip down Memory Lane
For those who find watching recent Celtics teams painful, however many games they win, here is a reminder of the way it used to be: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Td5QRfzj4&t=1s&pp=ygUMMTk4NiBjZWx0aWNz
Great live music at the Allen House Sat
Fabulous blues harmonica player Annie Raines will be performing for FREE! on Saturday evening in the tent on the grounds of the Allen House in West Newton. Admission is free but you do need a ticket. Register here while tickets remain
How NOT Changing Newton’s Zoning Is Changing Newton
On June 26th the Newton City Council’s Zoning & Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on proposed new village-center zoning. In anticipation, some residents have expressed the fear that by allowing multifamily housing to be built by right in and near...
Dan Gaynor announces candidacy for City Council, Ward 2
Dan Gaynor made this announcement today .... Today, Dan Gaynor, Obama-Biden Administration official and successful entrepreneur, declares his candidacy for Newton City Council. "Born and raised here in Newton, I grew up watching my own parents' commitment to...
Newton Highlands Village Day, tomorrow Sunday June 11
Tomorrow is Village Day in Newton Highlands and it looks like we'll even get some sun for it. Come out and enjoy the festivities from 11-4.
Good news people, we’re all going to live to 100+
I couldn't resist this one. According to GreatGreenWall.org, Newton is off the charts in health, happiness, and prosperity compared to, well, everywhere else. So sit back and revel in our collective well-being. Ain't it grand.?