Five Newton-resident obituaries were published this week: De La Cruz, Ninozka (71); Madden, Martha; Testa, Eva (103); Williamson, Emily Katz (53); and Arsenault, Roger J. Testa's obituary notes she lived to age 103. Notices were led by Andrew J Magni and Son Funeral Home, with additiona…
Newton's boards and commissions face a full slate of meetings this week, Patch and Fig City News report. Newton Patch's Sunday digest flagged unspecified "projects and policies" headed for town discussion, while Fig City News published its weekly rundown of board and commission sessions…
Nineteen properties recorded deeds in Newton from July 3 to Aug. 1, with 11 listing sale prices that ranged from $595,000 to $3.15 million and a median of $1.61 million. The period's top transaction was a $3.15 million sale at 40 Cypress St., bought by Cypress Street LLC from trustees Leonard J.
Red Cross declares a blood-donor crisis as Massachusetts supplies hit a four-year summer low. "MA Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross Declares National Crisis," Newton Patch reports, citing Red Cross data showing donations are not keeping pace with hospital demand this summer. Els…
Newton's Traffic Council approved a 20 mph safety zone on Jasset Street and split 3-0 with two abstentions on removing parking for a Sunrise Senior Living project.
Newton Beacon's weekend guide and a statewide e-bike safety story led a quiet news stretch for the town. The nonprofit outlet's "Five things to do in Newton this weekend" feature pointed residents to local happenings including an event at FUUSN in West Newton, while Newton Patch reporte…
Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee pressed the Laredo administration for updates on its ICE response and secured a commitment to install welcoming signage at the city's major entry points.
A flash flood watch put Newton on alert Wednesday as forecasters warned of potentially life-threatening flooding across Massachusetts. "7+ Inches Of Rain To Bring 'Life-Threatening Flood Event' To MA: See Latest Forecast," per Newton Patch, described tropical downpours capable of dumpin…
A Newton author's newly published poetry collection is drawing local attention as he prepares his debut novel for release next year. Richard Pagano discussed his first two published works and lifelong passion for writing, according to Newton Patch, which reported the news Tuesday. Meanw…
Newton Youth Soccer opened registration this week for the 2026/2027 travel soccer season, with sign-ups also open for its Summer 2026 clinics and a travel tryout schedule now set. Families interested in travel or clinic programs can register through the Newton Youth Soccer website. No o…