Incumbents prevail in primary; Lawn beats Leary

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Incumbents win Newton primary; Markey, Auchincloss, Lawn prevail

In Tuesday's primary, Sen. Ed Markey took 57% of Newton's vote and Rep. Jake Auchincloss won 74%, while Councilor Mara Dolan took 71% against Margie Palladino. In a rerun of their 2020 race, State Rep. John Lawn defeated City Councilor Alison Leary in the 10th Middlesex District, which includes parts of Newton, Waltham, and Watertown. Newton's results are unofficial until certified by the Election Commission; the general election is November 3.

Fig City News

Berwick disputes 'retirement' as Newton restructures sustainability office

Former Sustainability Co-Director Ann Berwick says she was fired, not retired, after Newton moved its climate and sustainability functions into the Department of Public Works, raising questions from environmental advocates.

Newton Beacon

Housing Authority director to step down under federal deal

Newton Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Lara will step down under a federal deferred prosecution agreement over alleged misuse of Watertown Housing Authority funds.

Newton Beacon

School Committee approves Peak School, genocide education grant

At its first meeting since spring, Newton's School Committee approved a genocide education curriculum grant and gave one-year conditional approval for the new Peak School to open this fall.

Newton Beacon

Newton delays trash pickup by a day for Labor Day holiday

Newton will delay early-week curbside trash and recycling pickup by one day for Labor Day: Monday routes move to Tuesday, and Tuesday routes move to Wednesday.

Citizen Journal

West Newton parking garage opens to public in two-month pilot

A private garage at 24 Chestnut Street in West Newton is open to the public through late September, weekdays 5:30 p.m.-midnight and weekends 8 a.m.-midnight, to ease village parking pressure.

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Moments Cafe opens in West Newton; Lavender Café closes after four months

Moments Cafe opened at 1284 Washington Street in West Newton on Aug. 7, while Lavender Café closed Aug. 31 after less than four months in the former L'Aroma space.

Fig City News

Behind the Screen: Homegrown film and panel at West Newton Cinema Sept. 3

West Newton Cinema screens Homegrown followed by a panel discussion Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.

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Silent films with live music return to West Newton Cinema Sept. 6

West Newton Cinema presents "Keaton & Lubitsch: Live Music Accompaniment" Sunday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m.

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Woman's Club of Newton hosts open house for prospective members

The Woman's Club of Newton hosts an open house today, noon-2:30 p.m., at its Club Workshop Building in Newton Highlands for women interested in joining.

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Melissa Berry-Woods to present on Black women's legacy of social change

Dr. Melissa Berry-Woods discusses the historic impact of Black women on American democracy and civic life Thursday, Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. at Cabot Park Village in Newtonville.

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Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council to meet Thursday

Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council meets Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m., in person and virtually, to discuss the MBTA station project, Village Enhancement Project, and Halloween events.

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Newtonville Historic District Commission to review Lowell Ave work

Newtonville Historic District Commission meets virtually Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. to review a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch column and gutter work at 142 Lowell Avenue.

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Development Review Team evaluates two multi-family proposals

This week, Newton's Development Review Team evaluates a proposed multi-family building at 11-15 Suban Place and a single-family addition at 981 Chestnut Street.

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