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Newton Mayor Marc Laredo and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan spoke at yesterday's press conference, hosted by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, about several cities' Executive Orders regarding federal immigration operations.
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Mayor Laredo issues Executive Order on federal immigration enforcement in Newton
In a press conference in Boston on February 5, Mayor Marc Laredo joined the chief executives of Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Lynn, and Somerville in announcing Executive Orders defining their cities’ p...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Zoning Board of Appeals reviews Alta Newton, the second proposed housing development for 38 Crafts Street site

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ZBA reviews Alta Newton, the second proposed housing development for 38 Crafts Street site
Concerned about how a proposed 234-unit multi-family development in Nonantum would impact traffic, parking, and affordability in the city, dozens of people showed up to speak at the January 28 Zoning ...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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OP-ED: Newton’s housing crisis is a collective action problem — and it demands collective solutions

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OP-ED: Newton’s housing crisis is a collective action problem — and it demands collective solutions
Across the United States, affordable housing has become a defining crisis of our time. Rising costs, limited supply, and growing economic segregation are reshaping where people can live, work, and rai...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Last Saturday noon in Newton Center... 122 protesters in 14°F

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February 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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In Fig City News podcast interview, @repauchincloss.bsky.social says he backs National Guard use against ICE: ‘We refused to quarter the King’s troops’. www.figcitynews.com/2026/01/auch... #NewtonMA #MA04 #MApoli #Massachusetts #Podcast #Auchincloss #Congress
Auchincloss backs National Guard use against ICE: 'We refused to quarter the King's troops'
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, drawing a direct line to the American Revolution, said Friday he supports using the Massachusetts National Guard to counter federal immigration enforcement operations if ...
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February 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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PA Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks to full house at Newton JCC. www.figcitynews.com/2026/01/penn...
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks in Newton
On January 28, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro spoke to a packed house of over 400 at the Newton JCC’s Riemer Goldstein Theater about his new book, Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of S...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Public Safety and Transportation Committee votes to limit length of Newton Centre Plaza trial

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Public Safety and Transportation votes to limit length of Newton Centre Plaza trial
The City Council’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted Thursday, January 21 to shorten the trial of the Newton Centre Plaza pilot in the Langley Road parking lot, as officials weighed str...
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January 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Emily Craven has organized the "Run the Headlines" 5k race -- twice around Chestnut Hill Reservoir -- on March 14, to raise funds for the Fig City News summer internship program.

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Fig City News: "Run the Headlines" 5K, Mar. 14
Emily Craven is unstoppable. Last year, she raised most of the funding for Fig City’s summer internship program by running the Boston Marathon — and also organizing a 5K road race. This year, she’s do...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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City sets deadline to clear snow from sidewalks: 8AM Wednesday, Jan. 28.

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After the storm, City sets deadline for clearing sidewalks, warns of fines
After the latest snowfall, Mayor Marc Laredo reminded residents by email of the deadline by which sidewalks must be cleared: Wednesday, January 28 by 8AM. After that, property owners may face fines fo...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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Meet Newton South HS senior David Rosemberg: Singer, actor, and performer

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Meet Newton South High School senior David Rosemberg: Singer, actor, and performer
From starring in Newton South High School’s theater productions to singing the national anthem at a recent Patriots game, senior David Rosemberg channels his passion for singing and performing in a va...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Stirring speeches and much community at Newton's 50th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration

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Calls to action at Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Celebration
Stirring speakers urged attendees at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Celebration on January 19, to take action – no matter how small – against injustice in the hopes of making positive change. ...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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Meryl Kessler, new director of Newton's newly approved Arts and Culture Dept., offers her vision.
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Meryl Kessler, new head of new Arts and Culture Department, outlines vision
Meryl Kessler is stepping into her new role as director of Newton’s new Arts and Culture Department with a focus on strengthening connections across the city’s arts community.  The department – and he...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Newton approves new Arts and Culture Dept. New director Meryl Kessler offers vision.
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Meryl Kessler, new head of new Arts and Culture Department, outlines vision
Meryl Kessler is stepping into her new role as director of Newton’s new Arts and Culture Department with a focus on strengthening connections across the city’s arts community.  The department – and he...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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68 protesters brave 22°F for democracy

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68 protesters brave 22°F for democracy
Sixty-eight protesters, organized by the First Unitarian Society in Newton (FUUSN)’s Action for Democracy task force and Indivisible Newton, gathered in 22°F weather in West Newton to participate in t...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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"The Libarians" -- film and discussion at Newton Free LIbrary, Jan. 28. They are “emerging as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment rights.”
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"The Librarians": Film screening and panel discussion, Jan. 28
For Newtonians who treasure the Newton Free Library and the librarians who staff it, the powerful new documentary, The Librarians, by award-winning director Kim A. Snyder, may come as a shock and a wa...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:34 AM
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Priorities for Economic Development in Newton
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Newton’s priorities in Economic Development
Newton’s economy has changed over the last 25 years. In 2000, commercial property taxes were 20% of total property taxes; in 2026, they are less than 8%. Recognizing that “economic development is crit...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:28 AM
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Newton Theater Company's "Our Town" provides a chance to step back and see the bigger picture. Not leaning into nostalgia, this production shifts between intimate, everyday moments and a wider perspective on human life.

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Newton Theatre Company’s "Our Town" - A chance to step back and see the bigger picture
In a room where the audience sits just feet from the actors, Newton Theatre Company’s winter production of the classic American play Our Town asks viewers to slow down and consider the routines and re...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Newton's next Police Chief. A decades-long professional colleague of his tells Fig City News: "Newton is very lucky to have Chief Cohoon." Read why he says, "This is a big win for the residents of Newton."

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Newton’s next Police Chief: Timothy Cohoon
On January 12, Mayor Marc Laredo announced the selection of Braintree Police Chief Timothy Cohoon as Newton’s next Police Chief, succeeding former Police Chief George McMains, who retired on January 8...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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“He’s there for everyone” – Meet Tom Wolf of the Newtonville UPS Store

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“He’s there for everyone” - Meet Tom Wolf of the Newtonville UPS Store
Immediately upon walking into the Newtonville UPS Store, you’ll be sure to receive a smile and a friendly greeting from Tom Wolf. A core member of the Newton community for decades, Wolf — who has run ...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Rock Voices Newton -- in concert on January 17 at Newton South HS.

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Rock Voices Newton pumps up volume for good cause, Jan. 17
It’s unlikely there will be a mosh pit at the upcoming Rock Voices Newton show on January 17, even with the late Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” on the group’s set list. Director Adam Bernstein has been...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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Adam Theater’s creative production of “Library Lion” delights and transforms young audiences. Newton resident Karin Sharav-Zalkind co-leads the theater as its Executive Director.

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Adam Theater's creative production of "Library Lion" delights and transforms young audiences
Classic takes on a new look as the beloved children’s book Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen is reimagined as a professional theatrical production at the Adam Theater, January 10-25. Newton resident Ka...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Hotfoot it to Auburndale Cove before ice skating season ends

The only outdoor City-authorized skating location in Newton.

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Hotfoot it to Auburndale Cove before ice skating season ends
On Monday, January 5, recreational hockey enthusiasts, those struggling to find balance, and even a few four-legged cold-weather fans enjoyed a rare day on the ice at Auburndale Cove, the only authori...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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New School Committee -- with 7 out of 9 members new -- holds initial meeting of the 2026-27 term.
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New School Committee convenes initial meeting
On January 5, the School Committee — including new Mayor Marc Laredo — held a “retreat” at the Education Center with Superintendent Anna Nolin, Assistant Superintendent Ayesha Farag, and NPS General C...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Improved Fig City News mobile app, with new features, on iOS ...and now on Android.

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Fig City News app: New features - on iOS ...and now Android, too
The Fig City News iPhone app, launched in April 2023, gave Apple iPhone & iPad users quick access to Fig City articles, Newton restaurants, community announcements, and local government meeting calend...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Hear, hear! The Fig City News podcast series has launched. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Overcast, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast player.
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Hear, hear! The Fig City News podcast series!
Fig City News is now available as a podcast. Some readers have more times when their hands and eyes are busy, but their ears are available. Now readers can be listeners and can use that time for local...
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January 6, 2026 at 12:06 AM