Newton Median Tops $1.38 Million as Upper-End Sales Dominate Late-May Closings

Ten of 18 recorded Newton deeds from May 28 through June 26, 2026, carried disclosed sale prices, ranging from $451,050 for a Washington Street condominium unit to $5,500,000 for a Country Club Road property — the period's standout transaction, in which Bobby J. and Danielle Chacko sold…

Newton Election Commission Votes to Move Ward 2 Precincts to Cougar Center

Newton Election Commission recommends moving two Ward 2 precincts to the new Cougar Center.

Newton Approves Return of Two Ward 2 Polling Sites to Renovated Senior Center

Newton committee unanimously restores two Ward 2 polling sites to the Cooper Center for Active Living.

Newton Zoning Panel Backs Rezoning and Tougher Permit Rules for Residential Builds in Business Zones

Newton zoning committee directs planners to study citywide residential building rules in commercial zones.

Newton Finance Committee Unanimously Approves $2 Million in Police Wage Transfers

Newton Finance Committee unanimously approves $900,000 snow-billing redirect and $1.9 million in police wage transfers.

This Week in Newton: Jun 15 - Jun 21

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Newton Recreation Commission is accepting registrations for its July 24 Pickleball Tournament as a June 26 deadline approaches.

The Newton Recreation Commission is reminding residents that the June 26 registration deadline for its July 24 Pickleball Tournament ($45 per team) is approaching. The Municipal Pool's Lazy River Workout class runs Tuesdays and Fridays through the summer, and Toddler Tide, Fishing Frida…

Newton committee advances $1.885 million in police pay, holds parking ban review

Newton committee unanimously clears $1.885 million in police pay and holds a parking ban study for further work.

Newton Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Nearly $10 Million in City Spending

Newton Finance Committee unanimously clears nearly $10 million in spending across 15 items in a single June session.

Newton Police Committee Approves $330,000 in Free-Cash Spending for Guns, Recruitment, and Training

Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee unanimously approved $330,000 in police spending and debated a state traffic-camera bill during its June 3 meeting.