Resolution Declaring the City of Newton’s Support for Newton’s Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQIA+ Community

As Pride month begins, the resolution titled, Resolution Declaring the City of Newton’s Support for Newton’s Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQIA+ Community (Docket item #195-26), spearheaded by City Councilor-At-Large Cyrus Dahmubed and co-docketed by 11 additional councilors and Mayor Marc Laredo, was unanimously approved by city leaders of the Programs and Services Committee at its June 3rd meeting advancing it […]

LGBTQ+ Newton Featured in Fig City News

Julie Cohen, journalist for Fig City News interviews members of LGBTQ+ Newton. In her article LGBTQ+ Newton builds intergenerational community, Cohen highlights the importance of social networks. Members and Newton residents share in the article: “Making connections is life-giving,” said Molly McGowan.  “As you get older, your isolation increases, our [group’s] job is to create a tribal experience where people […]

Newton Pride Flag Raising and Resource Fair at City Hall

On June 3, 2026, the progressive flag was raised on the grounds of Newton City Hall shortly after Mayor Mark Laredo shared his promising words, “We raise the Pride flag today because Newton is and will remain a welcoming city where every resident has the right to feel safe, live openly, love whom they love and be treated with dignity, […]

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