Most people want an inviting neighborhood feel to our village centers. We want them to have a sense of place, to be attractive, convenient and to have small local stores and eateries. However, real estate investors see great profit potential in Newton’s current Zoning Redesign proposal for redeveloping our village…
Posts published in July 2023
In the past week, both the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the School Committee have released public statements regarding the status of negotiations for a new contract to replace the existing one, which expires on August 31. The School Committee has stated the two sides are at an impasse, and…
On July 24, the Newton/Brookline group Boston for Democracy in Israel held a rally on Newton Centre Green to protest the Israeli Knesset’s overturning of the “reasonableness” doctrine, an action that the group says will weaken the power of Israel’s Supreme Court and thus harm democracy in Israel. The group…
Decked out in neon green sports socks and a cycling outfit, accessibility activist Robert Solomon recently visited with new friend Anya Rhodes ahead of riding in her honor during the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). The nonprofit’s mission is to raise funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where both Newton residents were…
The Newton Conservators will host another Bio-Blitz — Dip-netting for Aquatic Invertebrates — on July 26, 4PM-6PM, at the Dolan Pond Conservation Area (near 66 Cumberland Road, West Newton). Dolan Pond is one of Newton’s most accessible open spaces with its boardwalk, pond overlooks, and accessible paths. The vernal pools…
Newton Community Farm will hold a Gardening Circle on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30PM-8PM at the Farm. The public is invited to share successes and challenges gardening and help build a strong community of local gardeners. Bring ideas, questions, suggestions, advice, and stories and help fellow gardeners in their gardening…
I had an experience this morning (Tuesday July 24th) at roughly 9:30AM that left me DEEPLY grateful to an unknown woman. I had just escorted my friend to help her retrieve critical documents and her transponder from her car, which had been totaled by someone running a stop sign and ramming into it. We…
This month Newton Neighbors, in collaboration with The Village Bank and The Street Chestnut Hill, has been collecting school supplies for children in Newton and neighboring towns. Their School Supply Drive is in its final week and is open through July 28. What to donate (no monograms or company-specific logos, please): How…
On Monday evening, there will be two separate, continued public hearings on important topics — running at about the same time: City Council Zoning and Planning will meet jointly with the Planning and Development Board on Monday. (NOTE early start time: 6:30PM.) Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider…
Zoning and Planning will meet jointly with the Planning and Development Board in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 24 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The Committee will hold up to 1.5 hours of testimony for those unable to testify at the…
The School Committee will hold a retreat in person (Room 111, Ed Center) on Tuesday, July 25 at 1PM. The agenda includes the following: See also: 2023-2024 Strategic Planning, District Calendar for SIPS, and Goal Setting; District Goals Draft June 2023; Highline Public Schools: Leveraging Strategic Planning for School Improvement;…
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 24 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 24 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet in…