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No Vaccines, No School: Mass. City Cracking Down on Student Vaccinations

Vaccinations · Newton

No Vaccines, No School: Mass. City Cracking Down on Student Vaccinations

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

Newton schools mandate full vaccinations for students this fall, ending pandemic waivers. The decision has sparked mixed reactions among parents.See the Story

Markey touts endorsements from Dems in Auchincloss district amid primary chatter

Democratic Party · Newton

Markey touts endorsements from Dems in Auchincloss district amid primary chatter

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Backstage at Newton's fireworks display

Newton, Massachusetts · Newton

Backstage at Newton's fireworks display

Throughout the day of July 4th, Tony Gentile - Newton's "Master of Fireworks" - and his crew of four set up the fireworks for Newton's annual display over Albemarle Field - just as they have done for several decades. Tony works for American Thunder Fireworks, which conducts 120 shows a year, but his work here is a long-time Newton tradition with a long-time local crew. "We're setting up over 1,500 shells," Tony says, "but a lot of them are doubl…Read Article

Newton shares a connection to two classic patriotic tunes - Newton Beacon

If you go to a Flag Day, Independence Day, or other patriotic celebration, it’s likely you’ll hear the song “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” or “America the Beautiful.” “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” was used [...]Independence Day · Newton Read Article

Five things to do in Newton this weekend - Newton Beacon

“Summer means happy times and good sunshine.” — Brian Wilson Independence Day weekend is shaping up to be a sizzler, with temperatures reaching into the 90s by Sunday. It’s a great weekend for the city’s [...]Independence Day · Newton Read Article

Letter to the Editor: Clarifying about 'Portrait of a Learner' - Newton Beacon

To the Editor, Regarding your profile of my candidacy in Ward 8 for School Committee, I appreciate your effort to introduce all candidates to the voters, and Raeya Jain distilled a long conversation nicely. I do, however, wish to offer one clarification. On the subject of the Newton Public Schools’, “Portrait of a Learner,” I appear to say that enabling adaptable critical thinkers, with empathy, a learner’s mindset and the ability to communicate…Newton, Massachusetts · Newton Read Article

St. Mary of Carmen Society says removing Italian colors was 'slap in the face' - Newton Beacon

Last week, the city removed the red, green and white lines—representing the Italian flag and Nonantum’s large Italian-American community—from Adams Street in the middle of the night, setting off a firestorm of outrage in the village. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said the removal was due to state law requiring a yellow line in the middle of the street and that her people had spoken with people in Nonantum about replacing the Italian colors after the yel…Newton, Massachusetts · Newton Read Article

Massachusetts School District Will Exclude Unvaccinated Students This Fall – CLG News

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Massachusetts School District Will Exclude Unvaccinated Students This Fall –Massachusetts lawmakers consider ending religious exemption for school vaccines | 2 July 2025 | In a memo dated June 16, 2025, Superintendent Anna Nolin said a meeting with Newton Health and Human Services and the City of Newton’s Nursing Division revealed the extent of the issue. Many of the unvaccinated students were allowed to enroll during the COVID-19 pandemic under…Newton, Massachusetts · Newton Read Article

Nonantum objects to newly painted double-yellow lines on Adams Street – Fig City News

Shortly after 10PM on Thursday evening June 26, the residents of Adams Street were shocked by loud street sounds accompanied by heavy dust coming through their windows. When they opened windows and doors, they discovered men in protective clothing and masks operating trucks that were grinding up the pavement on the street. There were no police details in evidence, and the trucks were not from the Newton Department of Public Works. As the evening…Newton, Massachusetts · Newton Read Article

New state budget: Over $1.5M in earmarks for Newton – Fig City News

On June 30, the Massachusetts state legislature passed, almost unanimously, a $61 billion state budget for FY2026. This budget and the Fair Share supplemental budget together contain over $1.5 million in earmarks for Newton, sponsored by members of Newton's state delegation. Not since the FY2017 budget has the legislature completed the state budget before the start of the new fiscal year, on July 1. The budget has been sent to Gov. Maura Healey …Newton, Massachusetts · Newton Read Article

Man Shot In Newton Pro-Israel Rally Gets Probation: Report

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Man Shot In Newton Pro-Israel Rally Gets Probation: Report - Newton, MA - The man who inadvertently shot his attacker also settled earlier this month.Newton, Massachusetts · Newton Read Article

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