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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Next time you’re in the main lobby of Newton Free Library, check out the display case for Pride Month. The installation was curated by LGBTQ+ Newton member and lead creative designer Cyrus Dahmubed to celebrate the queer community and its ...

In May, several folks met at the Cooper Center for Active Living, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville for the LGBTQIA+ social hour to view and discuss the documentary Coming Out in the 60’s. The documentary highlighted four young activists interviewing gay, ...