What’s New

Current benefits, initiatives, and events to help and educate Newton residents.

News and Updates

  • Summer 2025 Aquatics Scholarships

    To Apply: Please complete the application and return with a copy of your current Federal Income Tax Return, AFDC Card (or other documentation to show income eligibility) to 246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459 or email to: snickerson@newtonma.gov

  • MBTA Reduced Fare Program expanded:

    MBTA Reduced Fare Program Expanded

    The MBTA’s income-eligible reduced fare program offers reduced fares to riders between the ages of 18–64 who are enrolled in an approved state assistance program.

    Income-eligible CharlieCards can be loaded with cash value for roughly 50% reduced one-way fares, $10 7-Day LinkPasses, or $30 monthly LinkPasses.

  • Josephine McNeil awarded honorary degree at Wiliam James College.

    Josephine McNeil Awarded Honorary Degree

    In a ceremony at the Park Plaza Hotel, William James College bestowed one of three honorary degrees to CAN-DO Executive Director Josephine McNeil at graduation ceremonies alongside two hundred students.

  • Bridging Local Resources: A CAN-DO Forum

    Insights and actions from Dr. Enin Rudel, PsyD, LCSW, Assistant Professor, Organizational and Leadership Psychology Department Director, William James College.

  • Child visiting a doctor's office

    Expanded ConnectorCare Eligibility

    About 50,000 MA residents just became eligible for ConnectorCare, the state's subsidized health insurance program, thanks to expanded income limits. Individuals making at most $72,000 a year or a family of four bringing in $150,000 or less will be able to enroll in the 2024 plans.

  • Josephine McNeill receives 2023 Community Advocacy Award

    2023 CAA Honorees

    Roundtable discussion with 2023 Community Advocacy Award Honorees spotlights successes and solutions to address persistent housing barriers in Massachusetts.