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Strengthening Newton’s economy and growing the City’s commercial tax base requires many interconnected efforts. Recent initiatives have included:

• Helping businesses navigate permitting and open more quickly.

• Assisting businesses seeking new Newton locations.

• Creating placemaking events that drive foot traffic.

• Working with property owners, developers, and partners to attract investment and new businesses.

• Supporting arts and culture programming in village centers.

While these initiatives may seem unrelated, together they help strengthen Newton’s economy. For example, events like the upcoming Spring Preview Farmers’ Market bring people into Newton Centre, where they also shop, dine, and support nearby businesses. Increased village center activity also helps attract future investment.

Economic development is not one single project — it’s the combined impact of many efforts working together to create a stronger and more resilient Newton.

This newsletter highlights several current initiatives driving Newton’s local economy.

The Economic Development team continues to work with Newton’s commercial property owners to help attract new tenants and support reinvestment in existing properties.

For example, this month we met with the owner of a large office building who is considering upgrades to attract a prospective commercial tenant. Because projects like these often involve multiple city requirements and departments, Economic Development coordinated conversations with Planning, Inspectional Services, and the Climate & Sustainability team to help the property owner better understand the process and move the project forward.

Something Sweet

There's one more reason to visit Newton Centre. Something Sweet, a new candy shop, gift store, and party place has opened at 1280 Centre in Piccadilly Square. Filled with an endless variety of candies, including popular ones from Sweden, chocolates, traditional faves, and nostalgic brands. They'll be at the Spring Preview Farmers' Market on June 13.

New City Microcreamery

Named one of the best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, New City Microcreamery has moved into the former digs of White Mountain Creamery at 19 Comm. Ave. With scratch-made, creative flavors like Baklava, and Boston Cream Pie, as well as vegan offerings, New City is Newton's newest ice cream shop. They'll also be at the Spring Preview Farmers' Market on June 13 on Union Street in Newton Centre.

Sweetish Fish

The viral Sweetish Fish candy store has opened a brick and mortar location at Chestnut Hill's The Street, and lots of customers are already hooked. Specializing in Swedish candies, the shop carries sour chewy favorites, sweet fruity Swedish gummies, and soft, fluffy marshmallow candies. There's also an array of cute clothing, bags and gifts featuring the business' fish logo.

Lauren Berman,

Director, Economic Development

lberman@newtonma.gov

(781) 400-3036

Cheryl Lappin | Deputy Director, Economic Development

clappin@newtonma.gov

(781) 400-0982

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