Newton, Massachusetts, originally a part of Cambridge, was settled in 1630 and incorporated in 1688. Newton is conveniently situated close to Boston along the Massachusetts Turnpike, Route 128 and Route 9 and is bounded on three sides by the Charles River. It is a diverse community comprised of 14 villages, each with a unique character.

Newton is a vibrant and desirable place to work and live because of its location, public transportation systems, attractive neighborhoods, high property values, a well run municipal government, and a strong nationally recognized school system. Throughout Newton you will find well maintained parks, bicycle and fitness trails, golf courses, a public pool and even a lake.

Newton has been designated one of three cities nationwide to participate in a pilot tree bank program and has planted over 6,800 seedlings throughout the community. Newton was the first city to establish a mandatory curbside recycling program in the state. With all of its amenities, it is no wonder that Newton was one of 5 cities nationwide in 1993 to receive the U.S. Conference of Mayors? Livability Award and remains a city in which its residents take great pride.