The Mayor’s Office reports: We just received the results of the second water test from Crystal Lake. The levels are safe, and the beach will reopen the morning of Thursday, July 2 on its regular weekday schedule from 9:30AM to 7PM. Lifeguards will be on duty at the beach during…
There was a very large turnout at Newton Fire Department headquarters for the annual Pancake Breakfast on June 28. High demand for free pancakes with all the toppings, served by those elected to serve. And plenty of opportunities for kids to handle a firehose or try out the cab of…
In recent weeks, the Laredo Administration has resumed discussions about repairs to Bullough's Pond dam that, under former Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, sparked tensions and ultimately went unresolved. Laredo Administration officials are now presenting a variety of potential options for dam repair that could have a range of implications for the…
After nearly four years dark, the historic former railroad station beside the Newton Centre Green Line stop (70 Union Street) is set to become a restaurant again. The new restaurant will be another Lockheart, like the southwestern-style taco-and-cocktails spot of that name in Wellesley, according to Newton permit and licensing…
Newton Asian Mart, the Asian supermarket in the former Walgreens space in Newton Centre, has received a temporary Certificate of Occupancy from the City, clearing the way for the store to open after a stop-work order halted activity in late April. City permit records show the temporary certificate (BTCO-26-28) was…
Newton Police on May 4, released photos of a suspect believed to have vandalized a group of "We Stand With Israel" signs between April 16-17. The four incidents included bags of dog feces being left underneath the signs, police said. According to police, the images, captured by a Fenno Road…
An Asian market nearing completion in Newton Centre has received its second stop-work order since the start of the year, according to City permit records and notices posted at the site. Newton Asian Mart, located at 22-28 Langley Road, received a stop-work order on April 24 signed by Inspectional Services…
Join the Newton Free Library and WGBH for an Indie Lens Pop-Up! Hosted at the Library on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30pm, this event will feature a screening of the Independent Lens documentary The Grocery List Show, followed by a panel discussion about the many culinary traditions of Newton residents. Hosted by Top Chef…
Ward 6 Councilor Martha Bixby will hold office hours at Luna’s Cakes + Coffee (1269 Centre Street, Newton Centre) on Wednesday, April 1, 8:45AM-10:15AM.
For the third event in the "No Kings" series of demonstrations condemning President Donald J. Trump's administration, at least 2,500 gathered in Newton Centre as millions protested across the country amid heightened tensions over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, a government shutdown, and the war with Iran. The turnout…
Formosa Bun & Dumpling Factory held its long-awaited grand opening in Newton Centre with a celebratory ribbon cutting on March 28. After many months of preparation and a soft launch in early December, the shop had been able to complete takeout orders while waiting for permits to clear. Back then,…
Take a Spring Tree Tour through Historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) on a Sunday, May 17 at 10AM. This winter was one for the record books. Welcome Spring with the Cemetery's Arborists and a guided tour. See how the plantings in the arboretum, from small shrubs to…
A new citywide map identifying 43 vacant storefronts across Newton - many in the city's village centers - is giving officials and prospective business owners a clearer look at where new businesses could take root. When Economic Development Director Lauren Berman and Deputy Director Cheryl Lappin joined the department earlier…
Tuesday afternoons at the Centre Street Food Pantry are humming with activity. The police direct traffic as a line of cars queues up at the back entrance of the Trinity Parish of Newton Centre for Senior Hour. Drivers wait patiently in line, order slips tucked neatly inside their car windshields.…