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Anchored and produced by Jenn Adams, Newton News is a weekly news program covering Newton-focused stories. Our hyperlocal coverage provides access to important news and information about Newton’s thirteen villages that isn’t covered outside the city.

Newton News airs weeknights at 6 on all NewTV channels. Our weekly coverage is also available on YouTube.

This Week’s Stories

Former Rep. Barney Frank Passed Away

Mayor Laredo leads a moment of silence in honor of the passing of former Rep. Barney Frank. All of us at NewTV send our sincere condolences to Frank's family and friends.

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May 20, 2026

Veterans Update Interview with Brennan Fankhauser and Seth Bai, May 13, 2026

Brennan Fankhauser, NSHS student and Veterans' Services intern, interviews Newton's Director of Veterans' Services, Seth Bai.

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May 15, 2026

Superintendent Update: May 18, 2026

Superintendent Nolin provides an update on the new math program at NPS.

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May 20, 2026

Doodling Workshop

MAY 26 at 7:00PM - Discover the therapeutic, mindful doodling techniques of Zentangle with art therapist Tova Speter at the Newton Free Library.

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May 6, 2026

250 Years Ago in Newton

JUN 2 at 7:00PM - Learn what life in Newton was like 250 years ago with Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library.

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May 20, 2026

Learn Sashiko with Zoe and Mona Mending

JUN 8 at 6:30PM - Discover the traditional Japanese stitching technique of Sashiko, and practice by mending one of your own garments.

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May 20, 2026

Salute to Service Parade

Check out highlights from NewTV's live stream of Newton's 250th Anniversary & Salute to Service Parade!

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May 20, 2026

Stories of Strength and Resilience

Correspondent Alex Nason interviews Executive Director of Cancer Support Community Massachusetts, Kristin Laferty, at the Stories of Strength and Resilience gathering.

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May 20, 2026

Family ACCESS to Close

Family ACCESS of Newton sadly announces that after 118 years, they will officially close their doors on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

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May 20, 2026

Pianist Anastasia Seifetdinova

MAY 31 at 2:00PM - Pianist Anastatsia Seifetdinova performs a program of works by Brahms and Schumann, as well as Ukranian composers Revutsky and Lyatoshinsky.

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