Newton Ordinance Removes Time Restriction On Political Lawn Signs

Before the June 21 vote, political lawn signs could be installed no earlier than 45 days before and 7 days after the election.

Human Rights Campaign Endorses Brookline, Newton Rep. Jake Auchincloss

Auchincloss is one of 184 members of the U.S. House of Representatives endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign.

Newton Awarded $340K MassTrails Grant For Marty Sender Greenway

Newton’s project was among 81 chosen from 167 applications submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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'We’re Angry': Rep. Jake Auchincloss On Overturning Of Roe V. Wade

“For the first time in my life, the Supreme Court has rolled back a fundamental individual right,” the congressman said.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss' Financial Services Bill Passes House

The bill directs banking regulators to work together to address the challenges that new banks face when applying for a bank charter.

Newton Requests Ways & Means Committee Support For Transit Funding

The City Council wrote a letter to the Ways & Means Committee chairs, asking for Commuter Rail Stations Accessibility project support.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss Endorses Andrea Campbell For Attorney General

“Andrea will continue Massachusetts' proud tradition of national leadership in defense of equal justice under the law,” Auchincloss said.

Newton City Councilors Condemn 'The Mapping Project’ For Antisemitism

The website includes an interactive map of many Jewish organizations and individuals in and around Newton.

Auchincloss Endorses Candidates Focused On Lowering Costs For Families

The candidates will receive a commitment of at least $5,000 to their campaigns through a combination of direct giving and donor outreach.

Newton’s FY23 Budget To Go Into Effect Despite City Council Rejection

City Councilors voted to reject the entire budget by a vote of 13 to 11, but neither state law nor City Charter allows them to do so.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss Calls To Disband NRA After Texas School Shooting

"The NRA has blood on its hands,” Auchincloss said. "It must be disbanded.”

$85M For Newton’s Commuter Rail Stations Included In Budget Proposal

Gov. Charlie Baker’s FY22 supplemental budget proposes investments in transportation, housing, environmental infrastructure, and more.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss Endorses AG Maura Healey For Governor

“Maura Healey will keep Massachusetts moving forward - she will continue what is working and fix what is not,” Auchincloss said.

Newton Forms Economic Mobility & Self-Sufficiency Advisory Committee

The committee will design, implement, and monitor a program aimed at supporting the economic mobility of low- to moderate-income residents.

Auchincloss Earns 100% Rating On Legislative Scorecard

The End Citizens United/Let America Vote scorecard includes key votes to protect democracy and defend voting rights.

'Time To Start Marching Again’: Newton Rep. Ruth Balser On Roe V. Wade

“I was marching for women's abortion rights 50 years ago,” Balser said in a Tweet Tuesday afternoon. "

'Reproductive Health Care Is A Human Right’: Rep. Jake Auchincloss

"Congress must protect abortion access,” said Auchincloss in a Tweet Monday night.

Newton City Councilors Sign Petition To Support LGBTQ+ Students At BC

City Councilors Holly Ryan, Richard Lipof, Victoria Danberg, Emily Norton, and Alicia Bowman have all signed the petition.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss Could Be Unopposed In 2022 House Race

The congressman was one of nine names on the ballot two years ago, but now appears to be unchallenged.

Science Center Suggested For UMass Amherst’s Mt. Ida Campus In Newton

An amendment adopted by the House Monday would direct UMass Amherst to conduct a feasibility study for a life sciences center in Newton.

Newton To Replace All Water Meter Transponders

Although the meters were all replaced in 2009, the transponders are failing prematurely.

Newton To Present Designs For Albemarle Park, Gath Pool

The city will host two meetings to discuss plans and allow for public feedback.

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller Presents FY 2023 Budget

The proposed FY 2023 budget calls for a $480 million Operating Budget.

Newton To Get $2.12M From Opioid Settlement: Mayor

The money is Newton’s share of $210 million being distributed among Massachusetts cities and towns.

Auchincloss Says Bill That Cuts Vaccination Funding Is ‘Unacceptable'

The congressman's statement responds to reports indicating that the Senate may cut $5 billion in global coronavirus funding.

Newton Historical Commission Denies Senior Center Landmark Status

The motion to nominate the building for landmark status was defeated by a vote of 2-5 with one member absent.

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, MA Leaders Call For E-Bike Legislation

The bill would create a statutory definition for three different classes of e-bikes and clarify operating regulations for these vehicles.

Auchincloss Votes Against Coast Guard Authorization Act Of 2022

The legislation is a two-year authorization of the Coast Guard’s policies and programs.

Newton To Host ‘Stand With Ukraine’ Vigil For Peace

The vigil will be held on Sunday, April 3 at 12:30 p.m. at Newton City Hall.

Meet The Candidates For Newton’s Affordable Housing Trust

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said she is ready to submit her recommendations for the Trustee candidates to the City Council for approval.

Newton Could Require Largest Property Owners To Cut Energy Use

The city has introduced plans for a new ordinance that would require its largest property owners to gradually reduce emissions to net zero.

Auchincloss Op-Ed Says The U.S. Must Lead For Peace In Ukraine

Auchincloss says the United States must be the arsenal of the Ukrainian resistance and offer an off-ramp to Russia to stop the violence.

Auchincloss Endorsed By Gun Violence Prevention Group 'Brady PAC'

The organization cited the congressman's “continued support of, and leadership on, gun violence prevention issues.”

Newton’s Economic Development Director To Retire In April

Devra Bailin joined the City of Newton after serving in the same position in Needham​ for nine years.

City Of Newton: Proposed Bridge Work At I-90/I-95 Interchange

Proposed Newton-Weston bridge replacement and Rehabilitation at I-90/I-95 Interchange

Rep. Auchincloss Secures $16.2M For 4th District In Spending Bill

The bill allocates a total of $138 million for key projects throughout Massachusetts.

Julie Hall Ends Campaign For 4th Congressional District

Colonel Hall was running against first term Congressman Jake Auchincloss in a rematch of the 2020 election.

City Of Newton: Get Free COVID-19 Tests

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 2 sets of 4 free at-⁠home tests. If you already ordered your first set, order a second today.

Auchincloss Denounces Removal Of Covid Funding From Spending Bill

The congressman said the decision will do more harm than good as the country attempts to move past the pandemic.