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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 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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May 20, 2026

“Coming Out in the 60’s” Viewing and Discussion

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, lesbian and trans-gender elders who told of how the perfect storm of 1960s activism — the anti-war, civil rights, and […]

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May 17, 2026

Early Bird Magical Pre-Pride Party

LGBTQ+ Newton joined friends of OutstandingLife for its first in-person pre-Pride party on Sunday, May 17 at Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston. The event was open to LGBTQIA+ adults aged 50+ and included noshes and nibbles, music, mingling, and magic featuring Mentalist, John Bach. Door Prizes were won by three of our members and others took to the stage […]

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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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