West Newton Cinema Foundation makes year-end push for donations

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

The West Newton Cinema Foundation is making an end-of-year push for help in keeping the cinema open. The lot upon which the cinema has sat for nearly 90 years ago was purchased in 2022 by Mark Development, with plans to build housing there. “We think West Newton...

Need winter break activities for the kids? Newton Free Library has your back

by Newton News Editor | Dec 22, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Does school vacation stress you out because you need stuff to keep the kids occupied and entertained for a week while it’s cold outside? The Newton Free Library is offering many great programs for kids and families over winter vacation. The library’s hours are Monday...

Photos: Newton shines for the holidays

by Newton News Editor | Dec 21, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Happy Holidays, Newton! Hanukkah just ended, and Christmas is upon us. Newton has had a busy year—an override vote, an election, a whole zoning saga, and a seemingly endless teachers’ contract dispute—and the city still came together and shined for the holiday season....

Five things to do in Newton this weekend

by Newton News Editor | Dec 21, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Winter officially started on Thursday, but temperatures are still mild enough to get out and enjoy the weekend. Christmas Eve is Sunday, and Christmas is Monday, so the city will be lit up in festive splendor. Here are five things to do in Newton this weekend: Friday,...

Snow What? DPW readies for active winter storm season

by Newton News Editor | Dec 21, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Many Newtonians may be dreaming of a white Christmas. Newton’s Director of Streets Bernie McDonald isn’t one of them. He certainly won’t be singing the song of that name made famous by Bing Crosby. But McDonald, responsible for clearing snow from 375 miles of roads...

School Committee ups cost of living pay proposal after latest negotiation

by Newton News Editor | Dec 20, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Following another state mediation session with Newton Teachers Association and an NTA vote of “no confidence” in Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and the Newton School Committee, the Committee is offering a little more money to teachers and staff. The email begins on a testy...

Storm batters Newton’s trees, floods roads [Photos]

by Newton News Editor | Dec 19, 2023 | Newton Beacon

In the latest of such storms to engulf the region, Monday’s heavy rain and ferocious winds did a number on Newton. The storm moved up the East Coast throughout much of the morning Monday and when it arrived in New England, it brought with it a wet, windy mess. Several...

Laredo, Kalis announce City Council committee lineup

by Newton News Editor | Dec 19, 2023 | Newton Beacon

City Council President-elect Marc Laredo and Vice President-elect David Kalis have picked which councilors will be on which committees for the next two years. “We are grateful for the time that each of you has spent with us and with your colleagues in your ward as we...

Videos: NTA turns up heat on mayor, School Committee

by Newton News Editor | Dec 19, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Lacking three ghosts to send Mayor Ruthanne Fuller this week, the Newton Teachers Association opted for a press conference highlighting their ongoing battle for a contract. “We would like to settle this contract tonight,” Newton Teachers Association President Michael...

Photos, Video: Nonantum Christmas Parade 2023

by Newton News Editor | Dec 18, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Nonantum is known to go all-out for the holidays, and this weekend did not disappoint. The annual Nonantum Christmas Parade, organized by the Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association, drew big crowds while the Sunday rain held off long enough for Santa to hang...