Elke Cardella
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Living in Newton, MassachusettsNewton
The Fig Newton is named after Newton. The cookie went into mass production in 1891, and the bakery named it after the town.
Welcome to Newton
Thirteen VillagesClose to BostonGreen LineMarathon RouteEvery Style of Home
Why Do People Like Living in Newton?
- Thirteen villages, each with its own center and personality.
- Green Line and commuter rail into Boston.
- Pike and 95 right there.
- Heartbreak Hill! The Boston Marathon runs right through town.
- The Charles River along the edges.
- Every kind of house, from Victorians to brand-new construction.
Newton quick facts
- Population
- 88,923 (2020 Census)
- To Boston
- About 8 miles, as the crow flies
- Transit
- Green Line D branch, plus the Framingham/Worcester commuter rail at Newtonville, West Newton and Auburndale
- Public schools
- Newton Public Schools
Fun Fact
The Fig Newton is named after Newton. The cookie went into mass production in 1891, and the bakery named it after the town.
Yummy Place
Sycamore, Little Big Diner