Category: Newton Beacon
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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…
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A Newton native and her husband gave their hearts to each other—and to jazz
Nine years, 55 countries. Half their time on land, half on cruise ships. That’s the life rhythm of pianist Ivan Danylets and vocalist Arjana Vizulis Danylets. The two met 11 years ago while performing with a rock band on a…
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New bill seeks to create new modes of transport for behavioral health patients
There’s an effort underway to test alternate methods of transportation for behavioral health patients. Public domain photo Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would test alternatives to ambulances and police for transporting behavioral health patients, which supporters say could…
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Proposed alcohol tax aims to fund recovery efforts, but restaurants warn of added costs
There’s an effort in the Massachusetts legislature to allow communities to add a sales tax to alcohol to pay for addiction programs. Courtesy photo A proposed bill on Beacon Hill sponsored by Newton’s state senator would give Massachusetts cities and…
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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…