One month from today!Thanks to the generosity of our community such as the NFD Children's Fund, Wegmans, Village Bank, Honda Village, Tody's Towing, Kenmore Reality Group, Cabot's Ice Cream, GSN Foods LLC, & our city officials, we are able to host this free family friendly event!

Here is our yearly reminder: the use of fireworks is ILLEGAL in Mass, unless utilized by a licensed professional and with proper permits. If you see improper firework use & know the origin/location, a report can be made through our non-emergency line by calling 617-796-2123.

Traffic Advisory: GRIDLOCK Expected in Newton. I-90 EB & WB will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exits 123 and 125 in Newton and Weston, Fri. 6/20 9:00 p.m-Mon. 6/23 5:00 a.m. *Lane reductions and reduced speeds. *Buses will:

RT @MassDOT: Rapid weekend construction continues this weekend, from 9:00pm June 20 - 5:00am June 23. #MassDOT Highway Administrator Gulliv….

L.E.O. TRAINING 6/11-6/12.NPD & Lasell PD officers will be training in the areas of Myrtle St. & Grove St. from 08:00am -03:00pm today (6/11) and tomorrow (6/12) in the area of Comm. Ave & Central St. on campus grounds. Questions: contact the NPD non-emergency line 617-796-2123

Today on Police Memorial Sunday, a day dedicated to honoring officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, we remember our fallen officers: Sgt. James Carter, Officer Fredrick Bell, Officer Lawrence Murphy, Officer Henry Bell, and Officer William Furdon.

Traffic Advisory: GRIDLOCK Expected in Newton.I-90 EB & WB will be reduced to one lane in each direction btwn Exits 123 and 125 in Newton and Weston, Fri, May 30, 9:00 pm- Mon, June, 5:00 a.m.

*Drone pictured is similar but not the actual drone*. NPD Drone Training Today.Date: 5/27/25 Time: 3:30P-11:30P.Location: Cabot Woods (Cabot St. to Mill St., Centre St. to Blake St.) . Immediate questions or concerns on the training area,contact dispatch directly at 617-796-2123

Update: 5/26/2026 02:45 PM.This juvenile has been located and is safe. Thank you for the community concern and assistance. *At no time was he in ICE custody. *.

Update: 5/26/2026 02:45 PM.This juvenile has been located and is safe. Thank you for the community concern and assistance. *At no time was he in ICE custody. *.

Missing Juvenile: Joel Ivan Castillo Suriel.WM, 5’11”, thin build. Last seen wearing Gray Nike sweatpants and a thin black zip up hoodie sweatshirt. Last Seen: Sat,5/24/25 at approx. 7:00 P.M. Los Angeles St, Newton, MA. Anyone with info. contact NPD immediately 617-796-2100.

ROAD CLOSURE: Fri. May 16-Mon. May 19 the AUBURN ST. BRIDGE will be CLOSED. Starting Fri. May 16 at 09:00am -Mon. May 19 05:00am the Auburn St. bridge will be completely closed to vehicle traffic. Part of the sidewalk will be open during the day. Detours will be in place

Last night Chief McMains & Lt. Henrickson attended the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council meeting. Thank you to all of the neighbors that attended! We look forward to meeting again soon.

5/6/2025: This person has been located and is no longer missing.

Update: This person has been located.

Missing Person: Maria Cristina FERNANDEZ.5’04” 135lbs Red Hair, Blue Eyes. Missing since Sunday 5/4/25 from the Newton Highlands area. Last seen wearing tan flip flops, blue hat and blue scarf. Anyone with info. can contact NPD at 617-796-2100.

Owner has been found. Thank you!.

Owner has been found! Thank you!.

🐾 Found dog 🐾 . Please help us locate the owner for this adult male shepherd. Found at Auburndale Ave & Rowe St. around 4:41 pm this afternoon. Anyone with information please contact NPD at 617-796-2123.