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Normandin, Ross Del Porto seek NTA leadership
September 10, 2026
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Ryan Normandin and Elizabeth Ross Del Porto Launch Campaign for NTA Leadership
Ryan Normandin, who has spent the past year as the Newton Teachers Association's second release officer, announced Sept. 9 that he is running for union president, with first vice president Elizabeth Ross Del Porto running for his current post. The joint campaign comes as Newton Public Schools enters its next contract negotiation year. Current NTA president Mike Zilles has announced he plans to retire at the end of the school year.
Newton Beacon
Conservation Commission Reviews Cold Spring Park and Bound Brook Wetlands
Newton's Conservation Commission met virtually Thursday, September 10, 2026, to review a DPW request for a gravel wetland at Cold Spring Park, a student-proposed floating wetland at Bullough's Pond, and a Notice of Intent from Yuan-Di Halvorsen to rebuild a driveway and deck at 55 Bound Brook Road.
City of Newton, MA
Zoning Board Hears Abutter Appeal on 785 Centre Street Determination
The Newton Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to hear an appeal by abutters of 785 Centre Street contesting a June determination on project consistency under Special Permit #273-97(2) for the 514,000-square-foot lot.
City of Newton, MA
Public Facilities Committee Holds Hearing on Moody Street Utility Pole
Newton's Public Facilities Committee held a public hearing Wednesday, September 9, 2026, on an Eversource petition to erect a new utility pole on the west side of Moody Street north of Boylston Street.
City of Newton, MA
Newton Conservators Lead Morning Birding in Nahanton Park
Newton Conservators will host a guided nature walk Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Nahanton Park, led by Haynes Miller, to observe resident breeders and fall warbler migrants.
Fig City News
Boston Arabic Music Ensemble to Perform at Newton Free Library
The Newton Free Library will host a concert by the Boston Arabic Music Ensemble on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, featuring traditional repertoire from Southwest Asia and North Africa with an emphasis on Lebanon.
Fig City News
Scouts BSA Troop 205 Sets Fall Open House in Newton Centre
Scouts BSA Troop 205 will host an open house Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton Centre for prospective youth and families interested in outdoor adventure and leadership programs.
Fig City News
Betty Meyer Gallery Hosts Opening Reception for Rani Sarin's 'Terrestrial'
The United Parish of Auburndale's Betty Meyer Gallery will hold a wine and cheese reception Friday, September 11, 2026, to celebrate the opening of new work by artist Rani Sarin.
Newton Beacon
Development Review Team Evaluates Three Newton Residential Projects
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the Newton Development Review Team reviewed plans for a second-floor addition at 20 Jules Terrace, a floor-area-ratio addition at 39 Locke Road, and a rear-lot subdivision at 55 Goddard Street.
City of Newton, MA
Newton Housing Authority Issues Notice for 2027 PHA and Capital Plans
The Newton Housing Authority posted a notice Wednesday, September 9, 2026, scheduling a public hearing for September 11 on its HUD 2027 Public Housing Agency Plan and 2026 Capital Fund Plan.
City of Newton, MA
Newton Cultural Council Holds Info Session for 2027 Grant Applicants
The Newton Cultural Council hosted an information session Thursday, September 10, 2026, for artists, musicians, writers, and cultural organizations interested in the newly opened 2027 grant cycle.
City of Newton, MA
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