Access Newton Phone Directory

The Newton phone directory covers one of the largest cities in Middlesex County with a population near 88,000. Newton is known as "The Garden City" and sits just west of Boston. It is made up of 13 distinct villages, each with its own character and local services. You can search for phone numbers tied to city hall, the police and fire departments, the city clerk, and dozens of other public offices on this page. Newton directory listings come from official city records and state data, which keeps the contact info current and linked to real government phone lines that staff answer.

Newton City Hall Contacts

Newton City Hall is at 1000 Commonwealth Avenue and serves as the main hub for all city government. The building holds the mayor's office, city clerk, and several other core departments. If you need help and are not sure where to call, start with the main line and staff can route you to the right office.

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller leads the city government. You can reach the mayor's office at (617) 796-1100 or by email at rfuller@newtonma.gov. The city clerk is Carol Moore, and her office handles vital records, business certificates, dog licenses, elections, and City Council records. Call the clerk at (617) 796-1200 or email cmoore@newtonma.gov. Drew Willison serves as an alternate Records Access Officer and can be reached at dwillison@newtonma.gov.

Newton is one of the few communities in the area that operates as a full city rather than a town. It has a mayor and a City Council instead of a board of selectmen and town meeting. This means department heads report to the mayor, and the City Council handles legislative matters. The city website at newtonma.gov has a full department directory with direct phone numbers, email addresses, and office hours.

Newton Phone Numbers by Department

Newton has a full range of city departments, each with its own phone line and staff. The list below covers the offices that residents call most. These numbers come from the city's official directory and connect to main department lines. Call the department and ask to be transferred if you need a specific person.

The Newton Police Department is at 1321 Washington Street in West Newton. The non-emergency line is (617) 796-2100. For police records, call (617) 796-2120 or email npdit@newtonma.gov. The police department has its own Records Access Officer who handles report requests separately from city hall. For emergencies, dial 911. The Newton Fire Department is at 1164 Centre Street. The main number is (617) 796-2207. Deputy Chief Jason Jasset serves as the fire department RAO and can be reached at jjasset@newtonma.gov.

The city clerk's office at (617) 796-1200 handles a wide range of records. This includes vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates. The office also manages business certificates, City Council records, Zoning Board records, and Planning Board records. Property assessments and tax questions go through the assessor's office, which you can reach by calling city hall at (617) 796-1000 and asking to be connected.

Newton Public Schools has its own central office and Records Access Officer. Lisa A. Mazzola handles school records requests and can be reached at (617) 559-6115 or mazzolal@newton.k12.ma.us. The school district office is at 100 Walnut Street in Newton. If you need transcripts, enrollment records, or other school data, contact the district directly rather than city hall.

Note: Newton department phone numbers can change if offices move or restructure, so check the city website for the most current contact info.

Massachusetts runs a statewide court docket search that can help you look up case records for Newton and other communities. Below is a view of the state court search portal.

This state portal lets you search for court cases by name, case number, or date across all Massachusetts courts, including those that serve Newton residents.

How to Search Newton Directory Listings

Finding phone numbers in Newton depends on what type of contact you need. City government numbers are quick to find. Business and personal numbers require different tools.

For city government contacts, the Newton city website is the fastest route. Department pages show phone numbers, email addresses, office hours, and staff names. You can also call (617) 796-1000 and ask for any department. Newton has its own district court at 1309 Washington Street in West Newton. The Newton District Court phone number is (617) 244-3600. It handles civil and criminal matters for Newton residents.

For public records requests, Newton provides an online portal at newtonma.gov. You can submit requests online, by mail, by email, or by phone. The city must respond within 10 business days. Fees are 5 cents per copy, and requests that take more than two hours of staff time may carry a charge of $25 per hour. The city clerk is the primary RAO, but each department has its own officer for specialized requests.

For business phone numbers, the Newton city clerk keeps records of businesses that hold local certificates. You can also use the Massachusetts Division of Public Records to request data from any government office. The Secretary of State runs a business entity search as well if you want to look up companies registered in the state.

For residential lookups, Massachusetts does not keep a public phone book. White pages and commercial people-search services are your main options. Property records from the Newton assessor show owner names and addresses but not phone numbers. Court records are searchable at MassCourts for case info tied to Newton addresses.

Newton Public Records and Lookups

Public records in Newton are governed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66. The city clerk serves as the primary Records Access Officer. Submit a written description of what you need through the online portal, by mail, or in person. The city has 10 business days to respond under state law.

Newton has multiple Records Access Officers spread across departments. The city clerk handles general city records. The police department RAO at (617) 796-2120 handles police reports, incident logs, and arrest records. The fire department RAO handles fire inspection reports and incident data. Newton Public Schools has a separate RAO for student records, employment records, and district documents. This means you may need to contact different offices depending on what records you want.

Property records are available through the Newton assessor's office and the city website. The Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Cambridge handles deeds, mortgages, and land transfers for Newton. You can search these records for free at masslandrecords.com. The registry is at 208 Cambridge Street in Cambridge and can be reached at (617) 679-6310. Register Maria Curtatone heads the Middlesex South district.

• City Clerk RAO: (617) 796-1200 or cmoore@newtonma.gov
• Police Records: (617) 796-2120 or npdit@newtonma.gov
• Fire Records: (617) 796-2207 or jjasset@newtonma.gov
• School Records: (617) 559-6115 or mazzolal@newton.k12.ma.us
• Online Portal: newtonma.gov/government/city-clerk/public-records-requests

The Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge handles estate and family matters for Newton residents. That court is at 10-U Commerce Way in Woburn and can be reached at (781) 865-4000. The Massachusetts Public Records Law Guide explains what types of records are open to the public and what exemptions may apply to your request.

Middlesex County Phone Directory

Newton is part of Middlesex County, which has the highest population of any county in Massachusetts. County-level offices that serve Newton include the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, the Probate and Family Court, the Superior Court, and the District Attorney's Office. Middlesex County spans 54 cities and towns from Newton in the east to Ashby near the New Hampshire border. For a full list of county office phone numbers, visit the Middlesex County directory page.

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