The number of those who tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 256 Wednesday, almost half of those come from a congregant living setting.
That's 22 more than Saturday. On April 1, the mayor announced the city's first three deaths associated with COVID-19.
Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Newton
The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in Newton has steadily increased this week, according to the mayor's office.
The Newton mayor, Emergency Management director and Mass General's chief of infectious diseases doctor will be answering questions tonight.
Officials are pleading with residents to follow CDC guidelines on social distancing to help slow the new coronavirus.
Each of us has a part to play in lessening the spread of coronavirus, the mayor said. Here's a look at what's closed in the city for now.
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Superintendent David Fleishman released coronavirus prevention updates.
Opponents say the project is too big, at 1.4 million square feet on some 22 acres of land, and didn't take into account enough opinion.
Newton voters approved the Northland building project, which calls for 800 apartments and business and restaurant space.
Newton is not only set to vote for the primary, but also on Northland's plans for 22 acres at the corner of Needham and Oak streets.
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Gov. Charlie Baker announced a grant to go toward Newton Upper Falls improvements.
The complaint comes less than a month from a citywide vote on the future of a 22-acre project in the Upper Falls.
RightSize Newton protested the League of Women Voters forum citing bias by not showing up to a forum meant to showcase both sides.
Newton residents made 2,865 contributions totaling $627,968 to presidential candidates in 2019, according to year-end campaign finance data.
A group that formed in opposition to the Northland project announced it would not participate League of Women Voters Forum this week.
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political group that doesn't endorse candidates, is hosting a forum Thursday, Feb. 13.
The open meeting law complaint claims a meeting notice was improperly posted. The city council president said that's not true.
The complaint centers around the Northland referendum.
Last year there were 34 pedestrian-involved crashes. This year so far there have been five reported.
A public hearing is set for Tuesday.
Newton City Councilor Holly Ryan endorsed Alan Khazei for congress.
The Northland project proposes to create 140 permanently affordable units in the city. Some say it's too big. Other's say it's about time.
Since 1993 the Newton's Historical Commission has only designated 22 local landmarks.
Newton Mayor Ruthann Fuller said Newton faces three major challenges in 2020.
Her annual speech will be at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Newton City Hall in the City Council Chambers.
That's what the city is set to investigate after the state awarded it a $200,000 grant.
There are six candidates vying for State Rep. Joe Kennedy's seat so far in the 4th Congressional District Money Race.
The city council Wednesday voted against taking back its vote that allowed Northland Development to go ahead with a zoning change.
After more than 4,000 citizens signed a petition asking the council to rescind their approval for the Northland project, it's back.
The group that is accusing the mayor of violating campaign finance law was investigated for finance campaign reform last month itself.
"I am convinced that, unlike in Washington D.C., we can lead each other out of our separate corners," she said.
Take a look at what your Newton officials want to accomplish in 2020.
Leary would be the first Democratic challenger to 10th Middlesex district seat since John Lawn of Watertown was first elected.
Susan Albright of Ward 2 will become the president of the Newton City Council in January. The role is for two years.
Council President Marc Laredo, who has been president for two years, will stand for reelection. Susan Albright of Ward 2 is also running.
Why are taxes up? The Fiscal Year 2020 budget increased $14.55 million over the previous year and the assessed value of homes went up.
Newton City Council has voted to permanently preserve and protect 17 acres with a conservation restriction so it can never be developed.