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...

'Underperforming' Stop & Shop Stores To Close, MA Locations Await Fate

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

Stop & Shop, which has 125 Massachusetts stores, plans to close “underperforming” locations.

39 Dallas Rescue Dogs Flown To MA For 'Texas Home 'Em' Fee-Free Adoption Event

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

MSPCA-Angell said the fee-free adoption event for all dogs 40 pounds or more will be in Boston, Salem, Methuen and Cape Cod starting June 3.

Needham Carnival – July 18-21 – Learn more: https://buff.ly/3yvl1wn

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

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Iconic 'Home Alone' House Listed For $5.25M

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

The cinematic landmark, significantly expanded since it last sold 12 years ago, remains “largely unchanged in form and structure.” (Via Chicago Patch) The Winnetka cinematic landmark, significantly expanded since it last sold 12 years ago, remains...

Mount Alvernia Academy wins NEED Award

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

One of your neighbors published an article in the Schools section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this...

MA Mother Of 2 Dies From Injuries In 'Heinous' Sexual Assault

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

A man suspected of approaching women from behind, beating and raping them now faces a murder charge after one woman died from her injuries.

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...

MA Theater Stabbing Victims Describe 'Horror Movie' Encounter

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

Jared Ravizza faces four charges of assault to murder stemming from the stabbing of four girls at the Braintree movie theater.