Government & development in Newton

Turtle Lane Playhouse Site Heads to Auction Oct. 22

Oct 17 · Boston Business Journal →

City Council to Hear Five-Year Capital Plan Monday

Oct 17 · The Newton Record →

Newton Weighs $100M Police Headquarters, Likely Tax Vote

Oct 17 · The Newton Record →

'No Kings' rally set for Newton Centre Green Saturday

Oct 16 · Newton Beacon →

Newton election guide: Nov. 3 races, ballot questions, early voting

Oct 16 · Newton Beacon →

Newton Upper Falls Area Council meets tonight

Oct 15 · City of Newton, MA →

City reviews 20-unit Washington Street housing proposal today

Oct 14 · The Newton Record →

Rep. Sangiolo hosts forum on five state ballot questions tonight

Oct 13 · Fig City News →

Kids Naturally explores the woods at Nahanton Park today

Oct 13 · Newton Parks & Recreation Department →

MBTA runs Saturday schedules today for the holiday

Oct 12 · The Boston Report →

City Council off this week; Finance Committee meets Wednesday

Oct 12 · Fig City News →

Auburndale Historic District Commission, Community Preservation Committee meet Tuesday

Oct 12 · Fig City News →

Free Fix-It Clinic at Newton Free Library Today

Oct 11 · Newton Beacon →

Free Fall Bird Walk at Nahanton Park Today

Oct 11 · Newton Conservators →

Sun. Oct. 18: Fall tree tour at Newton Cemetery & Arboretum

Oct 11 · Newton Cemetery & Arboretum →

Indigenous Peoples' Day Nature Camp Set for Monday

Oct 11 · Patch →

Fall flora walk at Edmands Park today

Naturalist Jeff Adams leads a Newton Conservators plant identification walk from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10. Participants will learn how branching patterns, leaves and seed structures reveal native species.

Oct 10 · Fig City News →

Newton Forecast: High Rates Cushion Revenues, Pension Bond on Hold

CFO Maureen Lemieux's forecast says interest income on the city's $300 million in cash has bolstered reserves. The pension-obligation bond plan stays on hold with rates at 5.5 percent or higher, and the payoff deadline was extended to 2035.

Oct 9 · Newton Beacon →

Mayor Laredo Hosts 'Laredo Listens' Office Hours This Morning

Mayor Marc Laredo holds in-person office hours at the Durant-Kenrick House today, Oct. 8, from 8 to 9 a.m. Residents can share ideas and concerns.

Oct 8 · OurNewton.org →

Upper Falls Historic Commission Reviews 207-209 Elliot Street Application

The Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission meets via Zoom tonight, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 207-209 Elliot Street.

Oct 8 · City of Newton, MA →

Council Postpones Vote on Angled Spots in Winter Overnight Parking

On Monday, October 5, the City Council debated an amendment letting the Traffic Council exempt angled parking spaces from the overnight winter parking ban, but postponed a final vote.

Oct 7 · Newton Beacon →

Virtual Ballot-Question Forum Tonight at 8

Newton Indivisible and Progressive Newton hold a virtual forum tonight, October 7, at 8:00 p.m. on Massachusetts ballot questions, with opposing views on Question 3 and a discussion led by Evan Horowitz of Tufts University's Center for State Policy Analysis.

Oct 7 · Patch →

Public Safety Committee Reviews Residential Parking Fees Tonight

The City Council's Public Safety & Transportation Committee meets tonight, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 205 at City Hall and via Zoom to review residential parking programs and proposed fee adjustments.

Oct 7 · City of Newton, MA →

Financial Audit Advisory Committee Meets This Morning

The Financial Audit Advisory Committee meets virtually today, October 7, at 9:00 a.m. to review year-end audit progress, federal single audit status, and the calendar for final reporting.

Oct 7 · City of Newton, MA →

Programs & Services Committee Meets Tonight

The City Council's Programs & Services Committee meets tonight, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 211 at City Hall and online via Zoom.

Oct 7 · City of Newton, MA →

Land Use Committee Hears Zoning Petitions Tonight

The City Council's Land Use Committee holds a hybrid public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Petitions cover special permits for 62 Miller Road, a retaining wall at 9 Nardell Road, and 777 Winchester Street.

Oct 6 · City of Newton →

Green Drinks Gathering Meets at Baramor Tonight

Green Newton's casual gathering for people interested in sustainability is tonight from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Baramor, 45 Union St. in Newton Centre.

Oct 6 · Green Newton →

Course Trains Carpenters in High-Performance Building

Studio HPDC's course begins today, with sessions Tuesday mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 27. It covers high-performance construction skills, including energy performance and indoor air quality.

Oct 6 · Studio for High Performance Design and Construction →

City Council Takes Up Angle Parking Ordinance Tonight

The Newton City Council considers Ordinance #62-26 on Monday, October 5, 2026, which would amend Chapter 19-175 to define and regulate on-street angle and perpendicular parking spaces.

Oct 5 · City of Newton, MA →

City Council Meets Tonight; Mayor to Present 5-Year Financial Forecast

The City Council meets Monday, when the Mayor will present the FY28-32 5-Year Financial Forecast. Land Use meets Tuesday on special permit requests.

Oct 5 · Fig City News →

Rep. Greg Schwartz Holds Office Hours at City Hall Today

State Representative Greg Schwartz holds in-person office hours Monday, October 5, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in Room 211 at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue.

Oct 5 · Newton Beacon →

Planning & Development Board Meets Tonight at 7

The Planning & Development Board meets virtually on Zoom Monday, October 5, at 7 p.m. The Human Rights Commission meets virtually Tuesday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Oct 5 · Fig City News →

Newton Municipal Offices Close Oct. 12 for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Municipal offices are closed Monday, October 12, except for necessary and essential services. Some departments and programs may have exceptions or alternate schedules.

Oct 5 · City of Newton, MA →

Newton Free Library Closed Oct. 12 for Indigenous Peoples Day

The Newton Free Library is scheduled to be closed Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Oct 5 · Newton Free Library →

Trash Pickup Stays on Regular Schedule Oct. 12

Curbside trash and recycling collection follows regular pickup days on Monday, October 12, with no holiday delay for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Oct 5 · City of Newton, MA →

Three Newton Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Fire Academy

Newton firefighters Michael Coscione, Samuel Ledger, and Kyle Ledwidge graduated October 2 from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 50-day Career Recruit Training Program.

Oct 5 · Fig City News →

Online Forum Today on Nature for All Fund Ballot Question 6

Mothers Out Front hosts a virtual Healthy Soils Café Monday, October 5, from noon to 1 p.m. on Massachusetts Ballot Question 6, which would create a Nature for All Fund using the state's existing sporting-goods tax.

Oct 5 · Green Newton →

Mon., Oct. 5: State Rep. Greg Schwartz office hours

State Rep. Greg Schwartz holds constituent office hours Monday, Oct. 5, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Room 211 at Newton City Hall.

Oct 4 · Fig City News →

Mon., Oct. 5: Ballot question forum with Rep. Sangiolo

State Rep. Amy Mah Sangiolo hosts a forum on upcoming statewide ballot questions Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Cooper Center in Newtonville.

Oct 4 · Fig City News →

Tue., Oct. 6: Newton Land Use Committee meets

The Newton Land Use Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue.

Oct 4 · City of Newton, MA →

Sun., Oct. 11: Newton Fix-It Clinic at the library

The Newton Recycling Committee's free Fix-It Clinic helps residents diagnose and repair broken household items Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1:15 to 4 p.m. at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St.

Oct 4 · Patch →

Newton Conservators Lead Houghton Garden Walk Today

The Newton Conservators lead a guided walk today, October 4, exploring the history and natural beauty of Houghton Garden.

Oct 4 · Fig City News →

Public Facilities Committee Cancels Oct. 7 Meeting

The Newton City Council announced in an October 2 memo that the Public Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, is cancelled.

Oct 4 · City of Newton, MA →

Newton Conservators Lead River Trails Walk Today

The Newton Conservators lead a four-mile guided walk on Charles River trails connecting to Brook Farm today, October 3, 10 a.m. to noon, starting at Oak Hill Park.

Oct 3 · Fig City News →

City Council to Hear Five-Year Fiscal Forecast Monday

Mayor Marc Laredo presents the FY2028–32 fiscal forecast at the City Council meeting Monday, October 5, at 7 p.m. The agenda also includes overnight-parking and historic-landmarking items.

Oct 3 · The Newton Record →

Committee backs $1.9M for 1314 Washington St. affordable housing

The City Council's Zoning & Planning Committee voted to transfer $1.9 million in Community Preservation Act funds to Beacon Communities' planned 72-unit affordable housing development at 1314 Washington St.

Oct 2 · Fig City News →

Police detain man over antisemitic playground graffiti

Newton police detained and summonsed a man accused of drawing swastikas and "Sieg heil" on playground equipment at The Aven at Newton Highlands on Sept. 2. Charges had not been filed, and a probable-cause hearing was expected in mid-October.

Oct 2 · Jewish Journal →

Green Newton Honors Environmental Leaders Tonight

Green Newton's Environmental Leadership Celebration runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St. Honorees include the Newton Energy Commission and Kay Masterson, and the Louise Bruyn Environmental Leadership Awards are presented.

Oct 1 · Green Newton →

Designer Selection Committee Interviews Newton South Architects Tonight

The Designer Selection Committee meets on Zoom at 6 p.m. tonight to interview three shortlisted firms and rank proposals for the Newton South High School design project.

Oct 1 · City of Newton, MA →

Newton Highlands Area Council Meets Tonight

The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council meets at 7 p.m. tonight at the Brigham House and virtually. Agenda items include area development projects and community business.

Oct 1 · City of Newton, MA →

Newton Upholds Denial of Miniature Horse Permit; Owner Plans to Sue

City health officials upheld the denial of Judy Hinchey's permit for her miniature horse, Clover, and ordered Clover removed from the Auburndale property by Oct. 19. Hinchey says she plans to go to court.

Oct 1 · The Boston Globe →

Newton Conservators Invasive-Plant Pull at Oak Hill Today

Volunteers can help remove invasive plants on the Oak Hill river trails from 9:30 a.m. to noon today. Meet at the end of Sawmill Brook Parkway in Oak Hill Park; rain cancels.

Oct 1 · Newton Conservators →

City Librarian Screening Committee Interviews Candidates Today

The Executive Screening Committee for City Librarian meets in executive session today at 12:30 p.m. in Room 211 at Newton City Hall to interview candidates.

Sep 30 · City of Newton, MA →

Conservation Commission to Review Wetland Lines at 136 Dudley Road Today

The Newton Conservation Commission meets remotely today on a filing to confirm wetland boundaries at 136 Dudley Road. No hearing time is set; estimated start times will be posted with the agenda.

Sep 30 · Newton Conservation Commission →

52 Elinor Road Redesign Goes to Conservation Commission Today

The Newton Conservation Commission holds a remote hearing today on a request to amend conditions for a redesigned single-family house at 52 Elinor Road. Estimated case times will be posted with the agenda.

Sep 30 · Newton Conservation Commission →

BC Law Discusses Making Massachusetts More Fun

Boston College Law School hosts a conversation today, 12:10 to 1:30 p.m., on proposals such as restoring happy hour and extending bar closing times. Panelists will address policy, safety, equity and economic impacts.

Sep 30 · Boston College →

Petition Pushes Newton City Council to Act on Zoning Reforms

Housing advocacy group Newton for Everyone launched a citizen petition on September 28, 2026, seeking a City Council vote on allowing multi-family housing in manufacturing districts and five-story buildings in business districts.

Sep 29 · Newton Beacon →

Newton Land Use Committee to Review Residential Petitions

The City Council's Land Use Committee meets in hybrid session Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. to discuss committee procedures and residential redevelopment petitions.

Sep 29 · City of Newton, MA →

Green Newton Backs Question 6 Conservation Measure

Green Newton endorsed Question 6, a statewide ballot measure that would fund conservation using existing sales taxes on sporting goods; voters decide November 3.

Sep 29 · The Newton Record →

Service Stars Kids Promote CoastSweep Cleanup Awareness

Service Stars hosts an early-release-day activity at 75 Vernon St. Tuesday, September 29, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., raising awareness about CoastSweep beach cleanups.

Sep 29 · OurNewton.org →