Fig City News Podcast: Hotfoot it to Auburndale Cove before ice skating season ends Today we’ll be talking about recreational hockey enthusiasts, those struggling to find balance, and even a few four-legged cold-weather fans enjoying a rare day on the ice at Auburndale Cove, the only authorized outdoor skating area…

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Today we’ll be talking about the Newton School Committee convening its initial meeting. Articles in this episode: New School Committee convenes initial meeting Support Fig City News with a one-time or monthly donation.

Today we will be talking about Ward 2 Councilor David Micley and his wife’s plans to move from Ward 2 to Ward 6 in mid-January to accommodate their growing family and the implications for his council seat. Articles in this episode: Ward 2 Councilor Micley to move to Ward 6,…

Fig City News Podcast – January 02, 2026 Newton officially entering a new chapter in City government on January 1 as a packed City Hall gallery gathered for the inauguration of the City's new administration. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey attended the event to help usher in the new Mayor, City…

Articles read from the top articles from the 12/31/2025 Edition of Fig City News: Newton 2025: A Year of Transition Mayor Fuller reflects on eight years leading Newton through a pandemic, polarization, and development OP-ED: 20 years with my brother, Setti Warren Newton Police Chief George McMains retires

Articles in this episode: Talking with Newton Mayor-elect Marc Laredo Support Fig City News with a one time or monthly donation.

Fig City News Podcast – December 22, 2025 This episode covers what’s changed in Newton’s restaurant scene since 2023. Thirteen new spots have opened over the past two and a half years. Seven have closed-some after decades, others after just a few months. We look at the spaces that have…