72 all-affordable apartments eyed in West Newton

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72-Unit All-Affordable Housing Complex Proposed for West Newton

Beacon Communities filed a proposal Sept. 17 for a 72-unit, $62.5 million all-affordable apartment building with ground-floor commercial space at 1314 Washington St., across from police headquarters on the site of the former Santander Bank, now a dance studio with a police-used parking lot in back. The apartments would be priced for households earning below the area median income — teachers, nurses, city employees and retail workers. Newton Affordable Housing Trust Chair Ann Houston acknowledged neighbor pushback, including calls for the City Council to refuse Trust funding, but said the project has been thoroughly reviewed and that local dollars leverage roughly $9 in state funding for every $1 invested.

Newton Beacon

Newton North Students Walk Out, Community Rallies for Immigrants

On Sept. 11, 2026, nearly 50 Newton North students walked out of class and marched to City Hall to protest recent ICE detentions; the demonstration and broader community support for immigrant families were reported Sept. 18.

Newton Beacon

School Committee to Meet in Executive Session Over Open Meeting Law Complaint

The Negotiations Sub-Committee of the Newton School Committee will meet virtually in executive session Sept. 23 to review an Open Meeting Law complaint filed against the body.

City of Newton, MA

Upper Falls Village Day Rescheduled to Today at Pettee Square

Postponed from last weekend's weather, Upper Falls Village Day runs today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pettee Square with live music, dancing, a petting zoo and community booths.

Newton Beacon

Newton Opens Applications for First Poet Laureate

Starting today, the City of Newton accepts applications and nominations for its first Poet Laureate; submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 16.

City of Newton, MA

Temple Emanuel Hosts Shabbat Shuva With Rabbi Marc Baker Today

Temple Emanuel holds Shabbat Shuva services today from 9:30 a.m. to noon with guest speaker Rabbi Marc Baker at 385 Ward St.

Temple Emanuel

Temple Emanuel Offers Children's Shabbat Programs Today

Temple Emanuel offers Ruach Shabbat for grades K-6 from 10:45 a.m. to noon and Tot Shabbat for children up to age 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. today at 385 Ward St.

Temple Emanuel

Newton Free Library Holds Plant Swap Today

Newton Free Library's annual Plant Swap takes place today at 3 p.m., letting attendees trade houseplants or share cuttings.

Newton Free Library

Kids Can Read to Therapy Dog Eik at the Library Today

Children ages 5 and up can practice reading aloud with therapy dog Eik and handler Emma today from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Newton Free Library; registration is required for a 15-minute slot.

Newton Free Library

Wood-Fired Sauna Pop-Up Continues at Scandinavian Cultural Center

Got Sauna's weekend pop-up continues today at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, offering a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge and outdoor shower through Sunday.

Patch

MGFA Holds Community Health Fair at Boston Marriott Newton Today

The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America hosts a community health fair today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Newton, offering health information and resources.

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America

JCC Launches Minecraft 3D-Printing Class for Ages 7-12 Today

JCC Greater Boston's Fall 3D Printing: Minecraft Makery course begins today at 1 p.m. at 333 Nahanton St., where participants design Minecraft-inspired objects with BlocksCAD and have one design 3D-printed.

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