West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Newton mosquitoes, the City’s Health & Human Services Department announced today. There have been no reports of human infection in Massachusetts so far this year.

Mosquitoes carrying the virus have been trapped in Newton and surrounding areas, so residents should take precautions regardless of which part of Newton they live in.

“West Nile Virus mosquitoes are something we expect to see every summer and fall in this area,” said Deborah Youngblood, Health and Human Services Commissioner. “I urge everyone to take steps to prevent disease by using mosquito repellent, avoiding peak mosquito times outside, and emptying standing water around their homes.”

Beginning April 27, 2017 and continuing through Fall 2017 between the hours of 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday, fire department personnel will be conducting fire hydrant inspection and flushing throughout the city, weather permitting.

The seasonal ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers went into effect on Memorial Day and will last until Labor Day. One electric or battery-powered leaf blower of 65 decibels or less is allowed to be used per lot during this time period. There has been a substantial increase in the number of calls related to leaf blowers since this ordinance was passed by the City Council. Please click here to short flyer to summarize the new law for residents and landscapers (link). To read the ordinance in its entirety, go to http://www.newtonma.gov/civicax/filebank/documents/45829 section 13 paragraph h.

The City of Newton will be performing work in Auburndale Square throughout the month of July, a few days of which will be during the overnight hours. Please continue reading for full listing of dates, work, etc.

If you are aware of problem areas for cell and wireless service in Newton, please share your findings using this two question survey.

On June 21st, join Mayor Warren & the Newton Free Library for the Summer Reading Kickoff at City Hall. Find out all the details about summer reading; grab a snack; and enjoy One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase.

The most popular name for a dog in Newton this year is Lucy!

All are invited to join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade this Sunday, May 28th beginning at 3:00pm at Newton North High School. The parade will head north on Walnut Street, and turn right on Watertown Street before ending at Colletti-Magni Park. Please click here for more info.

June 6th
9am-3pm

The Dana Farber Cancer Institute/ Brigham and Women’s Hospital Blood Mobile will be at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave.) in the War Memorial Circle for a blood drive.

Appointments: tinyurl.com/NewtonJune2017 (appointments are recommended, walk-ins will be taken as time allows).

Questions about eligibility, please email: bloodDonor@partners.org or call 617-632-3206.

*All blood collected benefits patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR NEW DONORS

Join us for an important community conversation regarding the trending Netflix series '13 Reasons Why' and how to engage people of all ages in safe, positive discussions regarding suicide prevention & mental health.

Wednesday, May 24th

6:30-8:30pm

City Hall War Memorial

This event is intended for adults, especially: Parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, youth mentors, group leaders and any adult who cares about young people.

To RSVP (requested, not required), please click here.

The City Clerk’s Office announces Last Call for the 2017 City Census. The majority of Newton’s residents have returned their 2017 Census forms, but if you have been procrastinating in getting your form returned to the Clerk’s Office, and you have no changes on the form, you can now respond to the census on-line.

Stop by the City Clerk’s office between Monday, May 8^th and Friday, May 12^th to say hello to the Clerk and his staff, and discover all that the Clerk’s Office does for the City.

The Housing and Community Development Division of the City of Newton’s Planning and Development Department will host a ribbon cutting commemorating National Community Development Week at 10:00AM on April 19, 2017 at 249 Mt. Vernon Street in West Newton. For more information on this event, please contact Rachel Powers, Community Development Programs Manager at (617) 796-1125 or rpowers@newtonma.gov.

Join us April 25 for a judgment-free conversation among teens and adults about the risks and realities of drug and alcohol use. All are welcome in the Newton South Cafeteria from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call the Health and Human Services Department at 617-796-1420.

The Finance Committee of the City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 7:00 pm in Room 211 to discuss the design and feasibility funding for the 70 Crescent Street affordable housing and park project.

Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance to hold information session at Newton City Hall on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm.

SEB LLC is accepting applications for nine affordable condominium units on Court Street in Newtonville. The project includes two 1-Bedroom affordable units, six 2-Bedroom affordable units and one 3-Bedroom affordable unit. These units will be awarded through a lottery. Applications for the lottery must be received by May 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. to be eligible Click Here! For more information and applications Click Here.

The City Council and Mayor have approved a Welcoming City Ordinance for the City of Newton.

Dog Licenses and Off-Leash Park Permits for 2017 are now available from the City Clerk's Office. If your dog had a license or permit in 2016, a renewal form is in the mail.

Please click here to read Mayor Warren's 2017 State of the City Address

Your yearly Newton City Census Form is in the Mail. Please return it so that your voter status will remain active for this fall's elections.

The Land Use Committee continues its discussion of the Washington Place Special Permit and Orr Block rezoning on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 7:00 pm.

The OPEB Board of Trustees meets on February 1, 2017 at 1:00 pm in Room 211 at Newton City Hall to review a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for actuarial services.

MassDot is hosting a meeting on Jan. 31st 6:30-8:30pm in the City Hall War Memorial to present potential changes to the Worcester Line schedule.

Visit the City Clerk's webpages for information on Birth, Death and Marriage Records and how to order one through the City of Newton.

Reports of influenza cases are increasing, as expected for this time of year. And so far, the main type of flu that's making people sick this season is in the vaccine. If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet this year, it's not too late! Call the public health nurse at 617-796-1420 to choose a time to stop by City Hall for your shot.

Trash pick-up will not be on a one-day delay for the weeks following Christmas or New Years.

Extreme Cold Safety Tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

12/5-12/9 will be the last week of yard waste collection.

Join the Planning & Development Department for a two-day open house about zoning in Newton on Saturday, December 3^rd from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday December 4^th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Newton Innovation Center, 124 Vernon Street.

Unofficial Election Results for the November 8, 2016 Election HERE!

Polls open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm. For more information, visit the Elections webpage HERE

Early Voting for the November 8, 2016 Presidential/State Election has ended. 17,775 Newton voters cast their ballot during the two weeks of early voting, with Friday, November 4th seeing almost 2,000 voters casting their ballot at Newton City Hall.

City Hall will be open today from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm for Early Voting. This will be your last chance to vote before Election Day.

This weekend, 11/4-11/6, Highland Ave over I-95 will be detoured to allow the demolition of the existing bridge, creating significant traffic delays in the area.

The last week of early voting is here. You can cast your ballot early for the November 8, 2016 Election through November 4, 2016 at 5:00 pm.

At select times during Early Voting at Newton City Hall, Newton residents can visit the Health Department to get a flu shot.

Newton City Hall opened this morning at 8:30 am for Newton residents to take advantage of Early Voting and cast their ballot for the November 8, 2016 Presidential/State Election. At the close of voting at 8:00 pm 1,583 voters had cast their ballot.

The Massachusetts DOT invites you to a public information meeting for the Needham-Wellesley Route 128 Add-a-Lane Project: Wednesday, October 26^th, 2016 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Newton City Hall War Memorial Auditorium.

The Voter Registration deadline for the November 8, 2016 Presidential Election is fast approaching. Voters must be registered by Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 8:00 pm. The City Clerk's Office will be open extended hours on Wednesday to assist with voter registration.

Trash pick up will be delayed one day City wide due to Columbus Day.

For the first time in Massachusetts, all registered voters will be able to vote before Election Day. Early Voting will begin on October 24^th and continue through November 4^th, 2016.

Mayor Setti D. Warren and Rep. Kay Khan invite you to attend No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic

Thursday, October 6, 7 to 9 p.m., Newton North High School auditorium

There are many opportunities for Health and Human Services Department hosted flu shot clinics this year.

Visit our website at www.newtonma.gov/flu for a schedule.

As the swimming season ends, the Department of Public Works is providing tips for draining pools and spas that will help minimize impacts to your neighbors and the environment.

Newton Cares in collaboration with Historic Newton invites you to learn a suicide prevention training called QPR, Question, Persuade, Refer.

The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee and the City of Newton cordially invite you to our Annual 9-11 Commemoration on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Newton 9-11 Memorial at 1164 Centre St beginning at 6pm. Video Stream available here.

Residents of Ward 8, Precenct 2 are reminded that their polling location has moved from the Memorial-Spaulding School to Temple Beth Avodah at 45 Puddingstone Lane.

Trash pick up will be delayed one day City wide due to Labor Day. Please put your trash and recycling bins curbside one day after your regular pick up day.

The Newton City Council has declared September as Childhood Cancer Awareness month in Newton.

The State Primary Elections will take place on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

While there are no current restrictions in place, we urge residents to conserve their water usage during this time.

The Election Commission is conducting an on-line survey to let people know about early voting for the November 2016 election, and to gather information about whether Newton voters might take advantage of it.

On Saturday 6/11, the Newton Police Department and Newton Fire Department will be hosting an active shooter training at Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Ambulatory Care Center at 159 Wells Ave.

During the May 29th Memorial Day Parade, there will be street closures and parking restrictions to accomodate the parade route.

Experts Susan Swick and Nicole Danforth of Newton-Wellesley Hospital will discuss:

• How to separate fact from fiction when it comes to marijuana, opiates and other drugs
• How to keep lines of communication open between parents and teens
• What we know about the adolescent brain and risks of substance use

Teens and parents invited to attend

Wednesday, May 4th, 6pm, Newton South Auditorium

Masquerade Ball Thursday, May 19th, 6:00-10:00 p.m. American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street. Enjoy a night of dinner and dancing. This event is 55+ and no partner is required. This event is co-sponsored by Senior Services and Parks & Recreation. Transportation available for Newton Seniors. Tickets are $30.

Due to the Patriot's Day holiday on Monday, the City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:45 pm in the City Council Chamber at Newton City Hall. Mayor Warren will present his proposed FY17 Municipal Budget.

On Tuesday, April 18, Mayor Warren presented the FY2018 Budget to the City Council.

On Sunday, April 17 The City will host the Heartbreak Hill Road Race. Please see complete list of road closures here.

Earlier this month, Mayor Warren announced a survey to get feedback directly from residents about their concerns and priorities as we develop the FY17 budget. This information is critical not only for the budget but year-round. If you have not yet had a chance to take the survey, please click here.

On Monday April 18th, the 2016 Boston Marathon will take place and the route will travel through Newton along Washington Street to Commonwealth Ave to the Boston line. Please be advised that road closures and traffic interuptions will occur.

On April 6 the City of Newton, MassChallenge and CIC welcomed innovators, entrepreneurs, and community members to the official opening of the Newton Innovation Center, a startup-friendly collaborative workspace.

Earlier this month, Mayor Warren announced the first annual community discussion on ensuring that Newton is a welcoming place for all. The forum will include leaders from our community and beyond, and will be an opportunity...

Due to the impending snow storm, collection of trash, recycling and yard waste has been delayed one day citywide the week of March 21st. Collection will take place the day after your regular pick up day.

The City of Newton Department of Health & Human Services is holding shingles vaccine clinics for Newton residents and retirees ages 60 and up. The clinics will be held April 6 at City Hall and May 4 and 25 at the Newton Senior Center. Check with your primary care provider about whether the shingles vaccine is right for you, and then call 617-796-1420 to make your appointment.

The City of Newton is delighted to welcome Tim Joy to the Veterans Service Center on Tuesday April 5th, 2016. Tim Joy is a recent graduate from Boston College and member of the B.C. Eagles Football Team.

The next QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training will be held on:
Tues., Feb. 23rd
8:00am Breakfast reception
8:30-10:30am Training
Register here
or visit: www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares

Mayor Warren's annual State of the City address was in the Council Chambers on Monday, February 1. Read Mayor Warren's remarks here

The Annual City of Newton Parks and Recreation Camp Fair will be held in the NNHS Cafeteria from Noon until 4PM. All City of Newton Camps will be represented, Recreation, Arts in the Parks, Therapeutic Recreation School Department. One Stop shopping for summer camp information.

For the second time in 3 years, the City of Newton website has been recognized as the best municipal website for a City or Town with a population over 50,000 by the Massachusetts Municipal Association.

We are looking for feedback on how the 311 system is working for our residents. Please complete a short survey.

As required by Massachusetts state law, FY16 values reflect fair market value of properties as of 1/1/2015.

Ten businesses, two nonprofits, and one individual have been presented awards for outstanding contributions to the city's economic vitality.

Mayor Setti Warren is excited to announce Newton Leads 2040, an initiative for all members of our community to set the right course for now and the next 25 years To read more and participate.

Mayor Setti Warren has presented the Board of Aldermen the five-year, comprehensive, financial forecast and the FY17-FY21 Capital Improvement Plan. Read the Mayor's remarks here

Residents are being encouraged to have free home energy assessments. To apply to have a home visit from Next Step Living you may come to Newton City Hall’s lower floor Café on Wednesday, September 30, from 8 a.m., - 2 p.m., to apply or visit online: www.masssave.com

Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin is pleased to announce that online voter registration is available in the Commonwealth through the portal launched by his office. This important advancement will make registration easier and more convenient as well as cut costs relating to the printing of voter registration forms.

Newton Festival of the Arts is a month-long, citywide celebration and showcase of Newton's talented citizens and organizations. More than 50 events will take place throughout May at venues across Newton - see the full schedule here. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 a.m.

Annual Census Forms for 2015 have been mailed.

Please return your Census Form at your earliest convenience.

Continue the conversation about short-term projects and special events that contribute to long-term goals of beautification, safety, and livability.

Volunteers Needed: Attend the Tour for Free!

We are asking for your help to identify areas of concerns you may have to better enhance the beautification efforts in our community. Please click here to complete a brief survey, it will take approximately 5 minutes.

We’re interested in your thoughts!