What’s the big deal about a small creature like the monarch butterfly? It may have something to do with the monarch being the favorite butterfly of most people and that it was recently declared “endangered.” Their numbers have indeed dropped precipitously over the last twenty years due to widespread destruction…
Posts published in September 2022
This fall is the soft-opening for Newton’s first zero-waste store and refill station, Fulfilled Goods LLC (612 Washington Street). You’ll find bulk hand and dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo and conditioner, lotion, and more available for purchase using your own containers from home or donated and sanitized containers available at the store.…
On Wednesday, September 14, the Newton Democratic City Committee‘s Climate Crisis Subcommittee hosted a webinar on residential climate opportunities. In it, the City of Newton’s Energy Coach, Liora Silkes, discussed the City’s 4OurFuture campaign to educate residents about four steps they can take to help Newton meet its goal of being…
The Development Review Team will hear a proposal regarding a possible Chapter 40B – Comprehensive Permit application for residential development at 528, 516, 502-504, and 0 Boylston Street, 32-34, and 24-26 Hurley Place, and Hagen Road (See Development Review Team Snapshot). NOTE: These meetings are not open to the public…
October is Italian American Heritage Month and on October 3 at 5:30PM, the Nonantum Neighborhood Association will celebrate the raising of the Italian flag on the City Hall lawn with cannoli from Joey’s Cannoli. The Newton Columbus Day Committee is hosting these Columbus Day events on October 10: 9AM: Rolling…
Historic Newton’s Free Community Weekends open the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue) and the Jackson Homestead )527 Washington Street) free to the public on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month, 10AM-5PM.
Newton Community Pride’s Fall Concert Series will feature a free concert of Italian songs and opera classics sung by soprano Olga Lisovskaya and tenor Giovanni Formisano, accompanied by Max Lubrasky on piano. It will be held at the Ciociaro Social Club (144 Bridge Street, Nonantum) on October 2 at 1PM.
MBTA crews will be doing geotechnical drilling between October 3 and November 4 to collect data to support the design of station improvements. Most of the work will be done between midnight and 5AM with some noise and lighting. Temporary single lane and sidewalk closures will be required and some…
Newton Theatre Company, in collaboration with UCHAN, invites those who rent in Newton to share their stories via NTC’s The Monologue Project: Renter’s Edition. It’s as easy as speaking with one of the directors and telling them your story (in-person or over Zoom). Or you can write your story down…
The Programs and Services Committee met on Wednesday, September 21 (watch video on NewTV), voted to reject the request for a temporary moratorium on tree cutting while the Council considers two proposals to amend the current Tree Preservation Ordinance: One request submitted by the Mayor on behalf of the City’s…
The Planning and Development Board met on Tuesday, September 20, and voted to recommend approval of two requests to amend the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Request for a review of and possible amendments to, Section 6.7.1 Accessory Apartments, to remove barriers to creating accessory apartments, such as to consider conditions under…
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton will take place on Monday, October 10, 11AM-5PM at Albemarle Park (map), celebrating the music, dance, poetry, and the visual art of diverse Native artists who currently live in the Northeast. It’s an outdoor, family-oriented, cultural and spiritual celebration that is open, accessible, and welcoming to…