Northland Project Approved, But Newton Group Plans To Fight It

Proponents say it will revitalize the area that has been mostly empty. But not everyone is happy about it.

Newton City Council Approves Northland Project

It's one of the city's largest projects in recent memory.

Auchincloss, Candidate For Congress, Releases Transportation Plan

Plan Calls for Using Green New Deal to Reinvent Transportation in Massachusetts.

Race Is Over: Newton Councilor Schwartz Concedes To Bowman

After 12 hours of recounting votes, City Councilor Greg Schwartz said he conceded to Ward 6's next city councilor Alicia Bowman.

Newton's Northland Project Decision Postponed To December

The 22.6 acre mixed-use project will be the city's largest in recent memory, if approved.

Newton Councilor-Elect Alicia Bowman: What To Expect

She won a seat on the Newton City Council by 30 votes, it's set for a recount, but in the meantime she's getting ready to take her seat.

Newton City Councilor At-Large Greg Schwartz To Call For Recount

"Because this race was so close," said City Councilor Greg Schwartz, who lost to Alicia Bowman by 30 votes.

Newton City Council Candidate Wright Unseats Incumbent

Pam Wright upset Incumbent James Cote, and women now take the majority of the Newton City Council.

Newton Election Results 2019: City Council, School Committee

Newcomer Pam Wright ousted incumbent James Cote by 676 votes.

Election Day In Newton: 25 Percent Turnout

The rain didn't seem to help, but it didn't hurt as much as the City Clerk worried it would.

Letter To The Editor: Bryan Barash's Strength Of Character

Got an opinion about how elections have gone? Submit a letter to the editor, or post it online here.

Newton Patch Candidate: Pam Wright, Councilor At Large Ward 3

Here's a look at why Pam Wright is running against two incumbents for the Ward 3 seat.

Newton Patch Candidate: Tamika Olszewski, School Committee Ward 4

Here's a look at why Tamika Olszewski is running for a seat on the School Committee.

Newton Elections 2019: What To Know, Candidates, Polling Places

Tuesday is Election Day in Newton. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Newton's Biggest Issue, According To City Council Candidates

We asked city council incumbents and challengers what they think is the biggest issue facing Newton. Here's what they told us.

Newton City Council President Endorses Ward 2 Councilor

Emily Norton is running against Bryan Barash to keep her seat as the Ward 2 councilor.

Newton Patch Candidate: Emily Prenner, School Committee

Here's a look at why Emily Prenner is running for the Ward 5 seat.

Newton Patch Candidate: Greg Schwartz, At-Large Ward 6

Here's a look at why Greg Schwartz is running for re-election.

Newton Patch Candidate: James Cote​, Councilor At Large Ward 3

Here's a look at why James Cote​ is running for re-election for at-large Councilor from Ward 3.

Right Size Newton Endorses 8 Candidates

The community group fighting the size of the Riverside MBTA development is behind these candidates.

Mark Development Trims Riverside Proposal

The development planned for the 15 acre piece of land next to the Riverside MBTA station just got a little smaller.

Newton Patch Candidate: Lev Agranovich, School Committee

Here's a look at why Lev Agranovich is running to take the Ward 5 seat on the Newton School Committee.

Newton Candidate Profile: Galina Rosenblit, School Committee

Galina Rosenblit is running against Ruth Goldman for a seat on the Newton School Committee.

Newton Candidate Profile: Alex Koifman, School Committee

Candidate Alex Koifman explains what he would bring to the Newton School Committee if elected.

Newton Patch Candidate: Andrea Kelley, Ward 3 At Large

Andrea Kelley is running for a second term in the Newton City Council's Ward 3 At Large seat. Here's what she had to say about it.

Got A Newton Election Related Letter To The Editor?

Please send you election-related letters to the editor by noon Friday, Nov 1 to Newton@patch.com

Newton Candidate Profile: Bridget Ray-Canada, School Committee

Bridget Ray-Canada shares why she is running for re-election to Newton School Committee for ward 1.

Newton Candidate Profile: Jennifer Bentley, At Large Ward 2

Jennifer Bentley shares why she is running for election to Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Profile: Becky Grossman, At-Large Ward 7

Becky Walker Grossman shares why she is running for re-election to Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Profile: Kathleen Shields, School Committee

Kathleen Shields shares why she is running for election to Newton School Committee in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Delegation Endorses Sen. Ed Markey Over Rep. Joe Kennedy

It's still early days in the U.S. Senate race between Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Joe Kennedy, but Newton's delegation just got behind Markey.

Newton Candidate Profile: Tarik Lucas, At Large Councilor Ward 2

Tarik J. Lucas shares why he is running against two incumbents for Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Profile: Brenda Noel, Ward 6 City Councilor

Brenda Noel shares why she is running for re-election to Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Profile: Susan Albright Ward 2 At Large

Susan Albright shares why she is running for re-election to Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Profile: Rena Getz Is Running As A Write In

Rena Getz shares why she is running as a write-in for election to Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Profile: Marc Laredo At Large Councilor Ward 7

Marc Laredo shares why he is running for re-election to Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Nights: What To Know

Save the date. Area councils are set to lead debates Oct. 20 and 27.

Newton Candidate Profile: Ruth Goldman, School Commitee

Ruth Goldman shares why she is running for re-election to Newton School Committee in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Profile: Rick Lipof Is Running Unopposed

Rick Lipof shares why he is running for re-election to Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.

Newton Candidate Profile: Vicki Danberg, At Large Ward 6

Vicki Danberg shares why she is running for re-election to Newton City Council in a Patch candidate profile for the 2019 election.