Five things to do in Newton this weekend

by Newton News Editor | Jan 4, 2024 | Newton Beacon

The first weekend of 2024 is set to bring cold and a little snow. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying your city. Here are five things to do in Newton this weekend: Friday, Jan. 5 From 5:45 to 8 p.m., the Newton North and Newton South Gymnastics Teams will host...

Newton Community Pride accepting applications for spring grant program

by Newton News Editor | Jan 3, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton Community Pride is looking to give away some money to benefit cultural enrichment throughout the city. The local nonprofit is accepting applications for its spring 2024 community grants. NCP offers two cycles of grants each year—typically giving out $500 to...

Newton Food Pantry hires first executive director

by Newton News Editor | Jan 2, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton Food Pantry is starting 2024 off under new leadership, with Newton resident Jeff Lemberg signing on to be its first executive director. “This new position demonstrates the Board of Directors’ recognition of the tremendous growth the Newton Food Pantry has...

PHOTOS: Newton kicks off celebration of 150 years as a city

by Newton News Editor | Jan 1, 2024 | Newton Beacon

In the early 1870s, Newton was growing rapidly. Its population had more than doubled over the previous few decades. The water supply needed improvement. The streets were taking a beating from increased traffic. Schools needed more space. And its leaders were pondering...

Inaugurated: Newton City Council, School Committee sworn in [Photos, Videos]

by Newton News Editor | Jan 1, 2024 | Newton Beacon

Newton started the new year off with a new City Council and a new School Committee. Both bodies of the city’s government had their members sworn in on Monday at City Hall, right before the city kicked off its 150th anniversary celebration. The City Council has six new...

Well Wishes: City leaders share hopes for Newton in 2024

by Newton News Editor | Dec 29, 2023 | Newton Beacon

As we close the book on 2023 and look toward a new year, Newton’s leaders have some words to say and hopes to share for 2024. Ruthanne Fuller, mayor of Newton “Together we have the privilege, the honor and the responsibility to work together on behalf of aremarkable...

2023 in Review: Seven stories that shaped Newton’s Year

by Newton News Editor | Dec 28, 2023 | Newton Beacon

It’s been quite a year. Inflation has gone down but still persists. A former president was indicted four times on 91 offenses. And Taylor Swift started dating a guy with Super Bowl rings. Newton has had quite a year, too. The mayor asked for a tax levy override....

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

by Newton News Editor | Dec 28, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Hannukah’s over. Christmas is over. After this weekend, 2023 will be over. So get out and enjoy the last weekend of the year in the city. Friday and Saturday are expected to be rainy but mild, with Sunday sunny but cold. So you’ll want to plan accordingly. Here are...

Developer Announces First 14 Businesses to Open on The Street Chestnut Hill

by Newton News Editor | Dec 28, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Mixed-use developer WS Development announced the first 14 businesses to open in 2024 as a part of The Street Chestnut Hill’s 27 Boylston renovation via a press release on Monday. “We can’t wait for the community to experience all of the new offerings in addition to...

City extends yard debris pickup period

by Newton News Editor | Dec 27, 2023 | Newton Beacon

It’s been a wet, windy December. And the city is taking some extra time to get all that yard debris. The Newton Department of Public Works has announced that the city is keeping yard waste pickup going a bit longer. “Due to the recent storm, yard waste curbside...