Category: Newton Beacon
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The Paper Mouse in West Newton is a haven for stationery lovers
Walking into The Paper Mouse feels like stepping into another world, a quiet haven for those who love the art of handwriting. Stationery and other items from around the world are neatly arranged on wooden shelves, whether it’s a carnation-shaped…
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National primary care shortages affect Newton residents
Arline MacCormack has had four primary care physicians in the past four years. MacCormack, a college administrator and longtime Newton resident, saw the same “fabulous” doctor through Newton-Wellesley Physicians Primary Care for over two decades. Four years ago, her doctor…
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Antisemitism Commission recommendations bring concerns about free speech
Some in Newton are questioning whether recommendations to fight antisemitism in schools across Massachusetts protect students or threaten free speech rights. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Special Commission on Antisemitism, which includes Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, approved recommendations to combat antisemitism in schools…
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Amid federal cuts, legislators push for transition to clean energy
State legislators and Newton officials are encouraging residents to participate in sustainability programs to reach the commonwealth’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, following recent federal funding cuts to clean energy projects. On Oct. 2, the Trump administration terminated federal…
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Sangiolo, Schwartz weigh in on legislature audit fight
As the political stalemate over implementation of a voter-approved ballot question to audit the Legislature continues, Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio is calling on Attorney General Andrea Campbell to go to court over alleged missing documents needed to implement the controversial…
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Bruce Hedison wants to be an advocate for teachers on the School Committee
Bruce Hedison, who retired to Newton in 2024 after 33 years of teaching in Hudson, seeks to bring his decades of experience to the Ward 7 seat of the School Committee. “I just bring a different perspective to the table,”…
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School Committee candidate and educator Mali Brodt hopes to help reshape NPS
Mali Brodt moved to Newton for the school system. Now she wants to reform it. A mother of three and a longtime educator, Brodt, 46, says her run for the Ward 6 seat on the Newton School Committee is deeply…