Newton News

Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian has opened a congressional campaign committee account as he eyes a run for the U.S. House if Congressman Edward Markey wins the state's special U.S. Senate election.

A reader recently wrote to us asking: "Can you please tell us what is happening at the intersection of Route 9 and Cedar Street - there is a trailer truck marked 'construction' and other vehicles on the grassy areas along the 'off-ramp roads' on the north side of Route 9. They've also put up low 'barriers" along the curbing.' Assistant Town ... (more)

The following reports were provided by the Wellesley Police Department . Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Emergency officials in Newton will have a new tool at their disposal to help them locate individuals who have gone missing.

Somerville police found bags of heroin and cocaine at 141 Pearl St. Friday after executing search warrants at the home, according to a Somerville police report.

Massachusetts universities and colleges that say they're trying to hold down costs have increased their number of administrators three times faster than their number of students, according to federal data analyzed by the New England Center for Investigative Reporting.

The Newton orchestra will wrap up its 18th season with a finale concert tonight at First Baptist Church Newton at 8 p.m. 2. St.

The broadcast television networks have their knickers in a twist - and a Newton man is to credit/blame. Chet Kanojia is CEO of Aereo , which is variously described as: [Allowing] subscribers to view live as well as time-shifted streams of over-the-air television on Internet-connected devices - Wikipedia [Using] an array of antennas to pull ... (more)

It promises to be a festive day when Newton organizations, officials and residents parade through the streets Sunday, May 19 in the city's annual Memorial Day parade.

Ellen Wade, at center-right in turquoise shirt, spoke at the gathering as her wife Maureen Brodoff, in striped cardigan, and other same-sex marriage supporters listened.

An example of upcoming legislation where renewable energy and cleantech business owners can help by sharing an opinion is House Bill No.

Dozens of local gay and lesbian couples gathered at the Boston Public Garden Thursday to celebrate the 9th anniversary of the law that gave them the right to marry in Massachusetts.

There's a new cut, color and style game in town. Stylist Matt Carlson is bringing his extensive styling background to Newton Highlands with the opening on his upscale salon, Station Row, on Wednesday, May 15.

Olympian Aly Raisman and partner Mark Ballas are headed to the Dancing With the Stars finals Monday, they found out during last night's semifinals results show.

The Powerball jackpot will hit $350 million for Wednesday's drawing. Though not the largest ever Powerball cash payout, the jackpot is inching closer to the $384 million that was given out in November 2012 in Arizona and Missouri.

If you need to get a medical checkup in a jiffy, consider heading over to the CVS on Watertown Street to visit the recently opened Minute Clinic.

Needham native and Olympian Aly Raisman and partner Mark Ballas turned in a near-perfect performance Monday night in the Dancing With the Stars semifinals, with a combined score of 59 out of 60 possible points.

The Board of Aldermen is still looking for citizens willing to serve on a Leaf Blower Task Force established by the board last spring.

In February, Vinodivino was one of the five liquor licenses approved by the Board of Selectmen .

Ambient Corp. saw its revenue in the quarter drop more than 50 percent compared to the same quarter 2012.