Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 25

Aldermen committee meetings, a special beer dinner and info on a Newton restaurant renovating and possibly expanding.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 24

A Historic Newton walk, a book party and a free concert.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 23

A wiffle ball tournament, a family road race and a chance to learn about beekeeping.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 22

An open house for a local art program, American Legion baseball and a health maintenance clinic.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 21

Another hot day, a film premiere and the opening of a new exhibit.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 20

Subcommittee meetings, high temperatures and a summer film festival.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 19

A 'Greening Our Community' program, Land Use Meets and Community Grants with the Newton Rotary.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 18

Board of Aldermen meet, Parks & Rec awards and Babe Ruth baseball.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 17

Baseball, a free concert and Father's Day fun.

Share: Your Best Advice From Dad on Father's Day

As Father's Day approaches, what is some of the best fatherly advice you've heard?

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 16

James Massone visits Newton, the PMC Kids Ride and a chance to get some free ice cream.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 15

A circus showcase, American Legion baseball and the last day of school!

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 14

A ribbon cutting, a "Life's Transitions" program and Flag Day ceremonies.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 13

A NNCC event, Historic Newton's annual meeting and a blood drive.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 12

Land Use meets on a proposed restaurant, a networking event and a gala raising money for women's safety.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 11

School Committee meets, Finance Committee discusses F.A. Day funding and the first pre-season day for Gath Pool and Crystal Lake.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 10

A family concert, a walk with Historic Newton and Newton Highlands Village Day.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 9

Local theatre, a 5K and a mattress sale to raise money for the NNHS tennis team.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 7

Newton South holds graduation, an author talk and a community meeting at a possible new restaurant spot.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 6

A new art exhibit opens, a rabies clinic and Newton North's Class of 2012 graduates.

Green Decade Newton Honors Founding Members

The celebration was held Thurs., May 31 at the New Art Center.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 5

Another prom, more tournament games and an awards ceremony.

NewTV Takes Home an Emmy

The Newton station received the award in the Outstanding Promotion Program-Single Spot category.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 4

Newton Republicans meet, School Committee votes on buffer zones and Newton North's senior prom.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 3

The Historic Newton House Tour, Nonantum Village day and an exciting volleyball final.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 2

A couple of school fairs, a book sale and free fishing.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 1

An art reception, MIAA tournament games and some road closures you should know about.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 31

More tournament games, Traffic Council meets and South Stage's final production of the year.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 30

The YMCA annual meeting, a joint discussion between the aldermen and School Committee and a popular film returns to West Newton.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 29

School Committee meets, storytelling at the library and some great news from the Newton North and South track teams.

Newton Native Bikes Cross-Country for Multiple Sclerosis

Newton native Eliza Cohen just set off on a cross-country ride with the Bike the US for MS program.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 28

Happy Memorial Day!

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 27

Memorial Day ceremonies in the city and a Division 1 track meet.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 26

A concert, some local theatre and a chance to find some deals at Newton yard sales.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 25

An evaluation for the superintendent, local baseball and some deadlines.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 24

Small business "office hours," a Safe Routes to School informational meeting and "Pippin" hits the stage.

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Newton Community Honors Mayor Mann at Annual Prayer Breakfast

Local elected officials and community members gathered Wednesday for the annual Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast at Boston College and to pay tribute to former Newton Mayor Ted Mann. Mayor Setti Warren officially renamed the breakfast in Mann's honor.

Waban’s Own Sheldon Rothman: A Chat with the PMC’s Iron Man

Rothman, 83, will be riding in his 11th Pan-Mass Challenge this summer.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 23

A special dedication, a health maintenance clinic and the Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast.

Aqueducts in Newton Part of New Trail Access Policy

Newton is one of 14 communities affected by this policy