News Archives - LGBTQ+ Newton

June 11, 2026

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 […]

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May 28, 2026

PRIDE Month Display Case at Newton Free Library, June 1-30

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 allies in the city of Newton and highlight significant milestones in Massachusetts as well as nationally. A BIG shout out […]

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March 20, 2026

Newton Resident and LGBTQ+ Rights Activist Holly Ryan Honored

Congratulations and “thank you” Holly for your unwavering commitment to the LGBTQ+ community! “MassEquality proudly honors Holly D. Ryan as a Community Icon at the Beacons of Light Gala on April 11, 2026. A former Newton City Councilor and dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion, Holly has championed policies that expand protections, elevate representation, and strengthen equity across Massachusetts. Her leadership […]

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January 3, 2026

Cyrus Dahmubed Begins First Term as Newton’s At-large Councilor Ward 4

Congratulations to Cyrus Dahmubed, Newton’s At-large Councilor Ward 4, pictured (left) on January 1, 2026 Inauguration Day signing in the Book of Records for his first term. Cyrus was spotlighted in Boston Spirit Magazine as being among the openly LGBTQ winners of the November 4, 2025 election, link to article below. In response to the endorsement of the LGBTQ+ Victory […]

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December 5, 2025

LGBTQIA+ Socials Finds New Gathering Space

We’re thrilled to announce that LGBTQIA+ Socials, sponsored by the Dept. of Older Adult Services at the Cooper Center for Active Living, has a new home at 345 Walnut St. in in historic Newtonville. Join us as we celebrate the opening of this dedicated space at the first gathering on Wednesday, December 17, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor in […]

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July 29, 2025

LGBTQ+ Newton Launches New Facebook Group

LGBTQ+ Newton now has a Facebook presence. It is searchable in the public domain but remains a private group for the queer community and allies. You do not have to be a Newton resident to become a member of the group, however upon requesting to join, you will be asked to answer 3 questions including where you live, this is […]

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