What Ward Do I Live In?

If someone asks, “What ward do you live in?” and you’re not sure how to answer—you’re not alone! Most residents don’t think about their ward until it’s time to vote or find their polling place.

The City of Newton is divided into eight wards, determined by population size and geographic boundaries. These wards help ensure that all residents have fair and balanced representation on the City Council.

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Ward 5

Ward 5 includes the neighborhoods of Upper Falls, Waban, and parts of Newton Highlands.  These neighborhoods mostly align with the 4 precincts that make Ward 5. See below for a map of Ward 5 and maps of each of the 4 precincts.

Ward 5 has something to offer everyone - natural beauty, small independent businesses, excellent local restaurants, accessible transit, and a strong sense of neighborhood in each of the villages. 

• Hemlock Gorge and Echo Bridge (listed on the National Register of Historic Places)
• Access to the Charles River in both Upper Falls and Waban
• Upper Falls Greenway
• Quinobequin Trail
• Richardson Playground
• Upper Falls Playground
• Warren Lincoln Playground
• Zervas School Playground
• Angier School Playground
• Several tennis courts
• Bobby Braceland Park off-leash dog area

Schools in Ward 5

• Angier Elementary School
• Zervas Elementary School

Community and City Spaces

• Emerson Community Center
• Hyde Community Center
• Waban Library Center
• Fire Station #7

Transportation Options

• Eliot Station – MBTA Green Line
• Waban Station – MBTA Green Line
• MBTA Bus #59