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

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

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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

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Markey touts endorsements from Dems in Auchincloss district amid primary chatter

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Newton Mayor Promises Return Of Italian-colored Street Paint: Report

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Newton Mayor Promises Return Of Italian-colored Street Paint: Report

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Newton Mayor Promises Return Of Italian-colored Street Paint: Report - Newton, MA - The colored lines were replaced with standard yellow last week much to community members' surprise.See the Story

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 as a de facto national anthem before the adoption of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 1931, and “America the Beautiful” was considered for use as an official anthem. And they both have a Newton connection. “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” was written by Sa…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 outdoor July 4 celebration, a farmers market as and a Sunday night concert at the Newton Centre Bowl. Here are five things to do in Newton this weekend. Friday, July 4 From 10 a.m. to noon, children ages 3-12 are invited to participate in a patr…Independence Day · 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

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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

Sonesta Executes Agreement With AKEN Hotels & Resorts

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the execution of a strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts LLC. This definitive agreement marks a significant step in Sonesta’s ongoing international growth strategy, with a focus on the Latin American (LATAM) region. Six AKEN hotels are initially slated to ally with Sonesta, effective this fall, followed by more AKEN properties soon after. This transition will integr…Newton, Massachusetts · Newton Read Article

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