It appears that Newton's November mayoral race will be contested.
Former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray was a busy man during his final week in office, and one of his stops was the Newton Free Library where he discussed veterans' services.
A month into Newton's election season and more than 40 residents are planning to run for office.
The newly opened Newton Veterans Center will open its doors for three hours Tuesday evening to offer a variety of resources to any veteran.
Eve Tapper Thursday announced her bid for the Ward Alderman for Ward 2 seat, making the already contested race even busier.
National, state and local officials gathered with residents Wednesday for the 39th Annual Honorable Theodore D. Mann Memorial Newton Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast.
The campaign committee called “Koutoujian for Congress” allows the candidate to raise money for a campaign and hire campaign staff.
Aldermen offered unanimous support for Newton Mayor Setti Warren's budget proposal.
The Honorable Theodore D. Mann Memorial Newton Mayor's Annual Community Prayer Breakfast will take place next week.
If you draw the Powerball winning numbers in Saturday’s lottery, you could score $550 million, or a $350 million one-time payout.
The city's annual Memorial Day parade will take place Sunday, May 19.
A Newton couple was among those celebrating the ninth anniversary of the law that allowed gay and lesbian couples to marry in Massachusetts.
The Leaf Blower Task Force is still in need of volunteer members.
Last year, the Friday before Mother's Day was the heaviest traffic day of the year on the Mass Pike.
Mayor Setti Warren welcomed local officials and veterans as well as stars from the New England Patriots and Celtics teams for a grand opening celebration at the new Veterans Service Center at Post 440.
With Steenstrup joining the race, the Ward 2 School Committee seat looks to be contested.
Three dozen residents pulled nomination papers as of May 8.
Mayor Warren had a few seconds of fame in Time Square, thanks to Mount Ida College.
Legislation filed in aftermath of John Burbine's arrest aims to fix weaknesses in the state's sex offender registry system.
Ten new modulars will be installed at four elementary schools.
Yesterday was the first day nomination papers were available for the fall municipal election.
The service center is located at the American Legion Post 440 on California Street in Newton.
Just 25 percent of the registered voters in the city turned out for yesterday's special Senate primary.
The municipal election will be held Tues., Nov. 5, 2013.
Today is the special state primary for the U.S. Senate seat recently vacated by John Kerry. Polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Alderman-at-large candidates must return nomination papers with at least 150 signatures, per the city charter.
The primary will be held Tuesday, April 30. A reminder on where you can vote in Newton.
The Massachusetts Congressional Delegation introduced a resolution honoring victims of the attacks in Boston.
The construction should be done soon, city officials say.
There have been several recent thefts and break-ins at the Newton Free Library, prompting the installment of new security cameras.
State and federal authorities say they want to give individuals impacted by the bombing more time to file their taxes.
There was extra security on hand at City Hall Tuesday night, including several police officers and police dogs.
The counseling hours will be held at Newton City Hall's war memorial.
The fiscal 2014 budget was submitted to the Newton aldermen Tuesday night.
Patrick plans to name a successor next week to outgoing Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone, according to the State House News Service.
Newton voted for Elizabeth Warren and owns more hybrid cars than the state average.
The House's transportation finance plan would mean new taxes — but not nearly as many new taxes as Gov. Patrick's $1.9 billion plan.
Time is running out to register for the primary for the April 30 special senate election in Massachusetts.
Cypress Street's Ruth Goldman was the Bowen Elementary School liaison for the override campaign.
The Newton Board of Aldermen officially approved Howard Mintz as the new Newton Police chief.