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After opposition to Albemarle, Newton continues search for proposed senior center’s home

The search for a new home for the city’s senior center — launched shortly after Fuller took office in 2018 — has grown into something of a game of musical chairs.

These Newton restaurants are among the best new restaurants in Greater Boston

Globe food writers pick the best of the city and the suburbs. Plus, the rise of food halls and extra helpings of places we love.

Newton City Council sets March 3 special election to decide Northland mixed-use development

Newton voters who cast ballots in the presidential primary will also decide the fate of Northland Investment Corp.’s mixed-use development for Upper Falls.

Newton imposes fees for curbside disposal of bulky items starting Feb. 1

Starting Feb. 1, residents will have to pay $20 per item for the curbside collection of large items that can’t be recycled, such as wood furniture, mattresses, rugs, and tables, the department said.

Newton gets grant to study potential affordable housing at armory

A consultant would be hired to determine the feasibility of converting the West Newton Armory into affordable housing.

Newton North boys and girls sweep Division 1 indoor meet

Missing three starters, Newton North forges a win over Needham

Working for solutions to the climate crisis

Baramor a bar — and much more — in Newton Centre

Newton South jazz ensemble’s holiday concert raises funds for Panama trip

Newton artist’s ‘universal’ menorah is featured at Museum of Fine Arts

UMass Boston faculty feel competition from Newton campus

Brookline’s ban on natural gas connections spurs other municipalities to consider the idea

MORE NEWTON HEADLINES

After opposition to Albemarle, Newton continues search for proposed senior center’s home

The search for a new home for the city’s senior center — launched shortly after Fuller took office in 2018 — has grown into something of a game of musical chairs.

Newton gets grant to study potential affordable housing at armory

A consultant would be hired to determine the feasibility of converting the West Newton Armory into affordable housing.

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Newton imposes fees for curbside disposal of bulky items starting Feb. 1

Starting Feb. 1, residents will have to pay $20 per item for the curbside collection of large items that can’t be recycled, such as wood furniture, mattresses, rugs, and tables, the department said.

Development community watches as Newton referendum could upend Northland project

“People will have great pause about doing business in Newton,” said Greg Vasil, chief executive and president of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.

Referendum could decide future of Newton’s biggest mixed-use development

Organizers have gathered enough signatures to force city councilors to either rescind zoning approval for the project or schedule a special election to decide its fate.

Working for solutions to the climate crisis

Newton residents filled the War Memorial Auditorium of City Hall last fall to discuss practical solutions they can take to combat the climate crisis.

LOCAL FARE

Baramor a bar — and much more — in Newton Centre

Baramor owner-operator Arpit Patel was working in the corporate world when he started imagining where he could focus his energies instead.

Newton South jazz ensemble’s holiday concert raises funds for Panama trip

The ensemble treated the audience in Newton South High School’s Seasholes Auditorium to renditions of holiday classics.