2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (130+ words) Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposals (see DRT Snapshot): 23 Smith Court: Construction of a new detached accessory dwelling unit. Zoning relief: increase in floor area ratio of the unit in excess of…...

22+ hour, 40+ min ago  (130+ words) Sunday, May 24: To honor Newton's fallen service members, local veterans and officials will place wreaths at monuments around the city and over the Massachusetts Turnpike bridges on Sunday, May 24. The procession will begin at 8: 30 AM at American Legion Post 440 (295 California…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (897+ words) Longtime Newton resident and Vietnam War veteran Kevin Mc Namara has led an effort to hang banners honoring Newton residents killed in war at the intersection of Adams and Watertown streets ahead of Memorial Day. Wearing a Vietnam War museum…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (291+ words) Diesel bus tail pipe emissions cause significant health problems. Headaches, dizziness, eye irritation, nausea are a bad way to start the school day! Emissions are also linked to asthma, cancer, and heart disease. Sitting inside the bus with windows closed…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (534+ words) Fig City News Details on NPS Social Studies curriculum recommendations This article provides further details on the Newton Public Schools (NPS) recommendations for the Social Studies curriculum, as presented by Eva Hughes with support from Gina Flanagan at the May…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (127+ words) The Metro West SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone on Medicare) program will be presenting Medicare 101 -- an overview of Medicare for people turning 65 or those just signing up -- at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, June…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (237+ words) Leaders of three Newton-based nonprofits " Cradles to Crayons, Spoonfuls, and Family Aid " outlined challenges to their work due to federal funding cuts, tightening eligibility rules, and the state political climate. They said the safety net is breaking and that everyone,…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (267+ words) City Council will meet Monday at 7 PM. See the Reports Docket and New Docket. The Reports Docket contains the following: The New Docket contains the following: City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole on Monday regarding Public…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (641+ words) The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, May 6. See the report and meeting video. Approved Appointment of Emily Prenner to the Design Review Committee (#145-26) (80) Ms. Prenner has served as the School Committee's representative on the Design Review Committee and has…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (176+ words) Fig City News Public Safety & Transportation Committee Report " 5/7/2026 The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Thursday, May 7. See the report and meeting video. - Appropriation of $75, 000 from June 30, 2025, Certified Free Cash for Jaws of Life (#148-26) (6"0). The Fire Department carries four sets…...