Author: Siena Griffin
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‘True neighborhood gem’: Newton’s Thistle & Leek owners honored by Michelin recommendation
Newton has its first Michelin-recommended restaurant. Thistle & Leek is among 26 Greater Boston restaurants featured in the new Michelin Guide Boston 2025. The British-inspired gastropub in Newton Centre, which opened in 2020, is the only Newton restaurant in Michelin’s…
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With Newtonville Station renovations near, commuters unsure of how construction may impact their rides
The Newtonville MBTA station will undergo long-awaited renovations in the spring, but people who rely on the rail are still waiting to hear how the work will affect their commutes. The MBTA announced in November 2024 that it would spend…
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‘They are going to need more food’: Newton’s food pantries prepare for surge ahead of November SNAP cuts
Anticipating a lapse in funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, Newton’s food pantries are bracing for a surge in residents seeking help. SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known as food stamps, provides monthly food benefits to low-income…
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Blacker’s Bakeshop offers free bread, baked goods amid SNAP tumult
“No questions. No judgment. Just support,” reads a flyer taped to a rack of challah and sandwich loaves outside Blacker’s Bakeshop in Newton Centre. Next to it is a table whose spread includes apricot babka, orange cranberry loaves, pita and…
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On its 50th anniversary, Newton Harvest Fair celebrates community culture, tradition
By Siena Griffin For Paula Gannon, the Newton Harvest Fair revolves around one word: tradition. “I love tradition,” said Gannon, director of Newton Cultural Development and a Newton resident of 25 years. “I love seeing repetition year over year of…
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Seeking an 8th term on City Council, David Kalis affirms commitment to fiscal responsibility
By Siena Griffin David Kalis was born and raised in Newton, but it wasn’t until he worked a summer job manning a local ice cream truck that he felt he truly connected with the whole city. “[I] would go to…
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Jacob Silber on housing, taxes and what made him run for City Council
By Siena Griffin Jacob Silber, who is seeking a Ward 8 at-large seat on the city council, said economic development is key to Newton’s success. But he wants to prioritize “development that doesn’t overwhelm our city.” Silber, who turns 51…