Category: Newton Beacon
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Juliana Pasquarosa, the first Massachusetts-native winner of ‘The Bachelor,’ opens up about the show, family and her new venture
On this season of “The Bachelor,” Newton’s Juliana Pasquarosa won the big prize, the heart of Grant Ellis. The two are shown here during the season’s “Hometowns’ episode, in which Ellis met the remaining contestants’ families. Photo Courtesy of Disney/ABC…
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Rent control measure advances toward 2026 ballot as housing debate intensifies
The responses grew louder each time Dorchester resident Antonio Ennis started a new chant in the small meeting room inside Church on the Hill. “What do we want?” Ennis called out, rousing the crowd. “Rent control!” dozens of Massachusetts residents…
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Ballot question for 2026 could upend Newton’s cannabis industry
A proposed state ballot question that would repeal recreational cannabis legalization in Massachusetts has alarmed industry leaders, while supporters argue the measure could strengthen public health efforts. The measure would overturn the 2016 law permitting the sale and use of…
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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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Creem files legislation for database to monitor quality of special education in districts
A proposed bill on Beacon Hill sponsored by Newton’s state senator would require the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to publish more detailed student data each year, with a particular focus on special education access. Filed by Sen.…
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Nonantum’s Christmas legacy lives on across generations
If you pass by Coletti-Magni Park in Nonantum during December, you’ll see an 18-foot-tall Santa Claus statue waving toward the street. The neighborhood’s Santa tradition dates back to the 1950s, and this is Nonantum’s third Santa, replacing earlier ones that…
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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…