Newton’s risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been raised from low to moderate due to a human case of WNV disease in Middlesex County. Newton’s risk level for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) remains at low. The Newton Health and Human Services Department’s recommendations for protecting against mosquito carried illness remain largely unchanged.

The primary change is to always take precautions when outdoors, not just from dusk to dawn. The recommendations include:

CDC and FDA officials, along with state and local partners, are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette and marijuana vaping devices.

Why is my water discolored or rusty? Is there anything I can do to clear the water?

Beginning June 24, 2019 and continuing through September 27, 2019 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, Department of Public Works and Fire Department personnel will be conducting fire hydrant inspection and flushing throughout the city weather permitting.

All are invited to join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade this Sunday, May 26th 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.

Think Blue, Massachusetts!

City health officials are advising Newton employees and residents to proactively review their measles vaccination status. While there are no current Newton measles cases, the Newton Health and Human Services Department encourages individuals to check their vaccination history because measles outbreaks are occurring throughout the United States and abroad.

The MBTA has notified us that noisy overnight work on the Green Line track and signal replacement project is scheduled to run into December.

Nomination papers for candidates running for City Council and School Committee will be available in the City Clerk's Office beginning May 1, 2019.

45th Annual Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast

Measles outbreaks (3 or more cases) are currently ongoing in 2019 in 6 U.S. locations:

• New York: Rockland County and New York City; Washington; California: Butte County; Michigan; New Jersey.

The City of Newton is developing a plan for a new electricity program called Newton Power Choice, which will provide an opportunity for Newton to significantly increase the amount of renewable energy in the community’s electricity supply.

Announcing Enhanced Online Bill Pay Services - Newton Treasury’s Online Bill Pay Service has new features that will make paying and viewing your tax and utility bills online with City of Newton more convenient. More

2019 Marathon Weekend Spectator Information and Road closues for Sunday and Monday

City Council Votes for Monday, April 1, 2019

Due to high winds the Newton Fire Department is responding to several downed powerlines at locations throughout the City. You should assume all downed power lines are live.

The City Census for 2019 has been mailed. Please return it as soon as possible.

November 28^th 6:30-8pm, The Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (Campus Center, 777 Dedham St., Newton)

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller will introduce local experts Kevin Hill, MD and Nicole Danforth, MD who will enlighten us with myths and facts about marijuana science, health risks & benefits, adolescents & the developing brain and adult recreational and medical marijuana use.

The fiscal year 2019 values have received Massachusetts Department of Revenue final certification.

The 2018 Election Season will be starting in September, and the City Clerk's Office is looking for Newton residents who would be willing to be Poll Workers on September 4, 2018 and November 6, 2018.

Help shape the future of Washington Street! Join us for Public Design Week June 5th - June 12th. www.newtonma.gov/washingtonstreetvision.

Join us on Thursday, June 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m. for the last presentation "Recommended Strategy" at the Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium.

MassBio® Announces New BioReady® Communities Well-Positioned to Support Life Sciences Growth in Massachusetts Ashland, Everett and Newton Upgraded to Gold; Norton and Auburn Join List March 27, 2018 (CAMBRIDGE, MA) – The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio®) has upgraded Ashland, Everett and Newton to Gold BioReady® Communities, and has added Norton and Auburn to its list of esteemed BioReady Communities, announced at the MassBio Annual Meeting last week.

To learn more, visit MassBio’s BioReady Communities web page
at https://www.massbio.org/why-massachusetts/supercluster/bioready-communities.

Municipal Aggregation Plan Public Hearing to be held by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilitites on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Join us on Wednesday, May 2nd , 6:30-8:00 p.m. for the "Draft Strategy"Presentation at Newton North High School, Film Lecture Hall, Room A111.

Because of national health concerns about lead in drinking water, the Mayor and City departments took the unprecedented step to identify public drinking water sources and water systems, to test for lead, and to remediate problems identified in the last three months.

Join us May 10th at Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium, 330 Homer Street, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. for "A New Zoning Map for Newton"

Watch your mail for this year's City Census. Please return it to make sure that you keep your voting status active.

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

The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee and the City of Newton cordially invite you to our Annual 9-11 Commemoration on Sunday, September 11, 2017 at the Newton 9-11 Memorial at 1164 Centre St beginning at 6pm.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

November 15th through April 15th, drivers are not allowed to park on any City of Newton street for longer than one hour between the hours of 2 am-6am. Please visit NPD, 25 Chestnut St, to apply for a free overnight permit to park in a municipal lot.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Annual Census Forms for 2015 have been mailed.

Please return your Census Form at your earliest convenience.