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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June 11, 2026

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 […]

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June 11, 2026

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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May 2, 2026

“Join or Die” Documentary Screening & Community Club Fair

Legendary social scientist Robert Putnam’s research in the Join or Die documentary highlighted social connection and community involvement as the #1 factor for a healthy, thriving society and happy, meaningful life! It fundamentally takes the care, concern, interest and kindheartedness of a village … and LGBTQ+ Newton members are building this together! Patrons and group organizers alike gathered on Saturday, […]

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January 12, 2026

Book Swap POP UP at the Cooper Center

Fondly known around town as The BOOK LADIES, Annette Seaward and Nancy Brown of Newton love reading books! From early porch meetups during the pandemic to current monthly gatherings at West Newton Library, their pop-up events have gained notoriety!  Sponsored by Newton’s Dept. of Older Adult Services at the Cooper Center for Active Living in historic Newtonville, Nancy and Annette […]

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January 6, 2026

LGBTQ+ Newton Hosts “Two for Tuesdays” Pizza Lunch

“Two for Tuesdays” PIZZA LUNCH in Newton Corner at Bertucci’s did not disappoint! It was a fun gathering with friends from Newton, Waltham and Watertown enjoying favorite toppings on their pie, plus rolls all’olio, lentil soup and salads were also a huge hit.  Lively conversation included topics on arts and culture, new year goals, June Pride ideas, social justice, community […]

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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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