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Monday, September 21, 2026

Report examines fraud case against Newton's former housing chief and its fallout.

From Newton News

• Newton home sales climb near $2 million this period. Newton News tracked the city's latest home sales, with prices this period ranging up toward two million dollars for the top transactions.Newton News

Today in Newton

• Report examines fraud case against ex-housing chief. Newton Patch reported on the fraud case against the city's former housing chief and what the case could mean for residents.Newton Patch
• Setti D. Warren Plaza dedicated in Newton. The city dedicated Setti D. Warren Plaza on Sunday, Sept. 20, honoring the former Newton mayor with a formal naming ceremony.City of Newton
• Crystal Lake water test results posted. The city posted the latest water quality test results for Crystal Lake, giving residents current information before using the popular swimming pond.City of Newton
• Newton hiring school crossing guards. The city is recruiting school crossing guards, part of an ongoing effort to staff crosswalks near Newton schools for the new school year.City of Newton

Coming up

• Sat, Sep 26: Quilts for Today event set for Sept. 26. Newton Patch's community calendar lists a Quilts for Today event on Sept. 26 for residents interested in the local quilting community.Newton Patch