Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 28 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 28 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes…
Posts published in August 2023
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (See DRT Snapshot):
Our reporter revised What’s happening at Crystal Lake’s Levingston Cove?, originally published on August 8, to include new information available after the original version was published and to respond to concerns received from two readers that the original appeared to express the reporter’s opinions, which was not intended.
Enrollment is open for the fall term of the bilingual Huaxin Chinese school at the Greater Boston Chinese School (GBCCA). The term starts on Sunday, September 10, classes begin at 9AM. The school is located at 437 Cherry Street (West Newton) and welcomes students from pre-K to adults who are interested…
In an email sent to the Newton School Community, the School Committee announced that the state’s Department of Labor Relations has appointed a mediator for the contract negotiations between the Newton Public Schools (NPS) and the Newton Teachers Association (NTA). The School Committee had asked the state in July to…
NewTV (23 Needham Street, up Easy Street) will hold its third annual summertime Cones ‘n Cars event on August 23, 5:30PM – 7:30PM. There will be ice cream and other sweet treats from Cabot’s, Pizzi Farm, Volante Farms, Baker’s Best, and the Astound Ice Cream Truck — plus dozens of classic cars to peruse and vote…
Summer Eats is providing free, healthy meals to anyone under the age of 18 every weekday (Mondays through Fridays) through September 1, 11:30AM-1:30PM for lunches and 2:30PM-3:30PM for snacks, at the West Suburban YMCA (276 Church Street, Newton Corner). For more information, contact Keri Wood at [email protected].
The Newton Community Development Foundation (NCDF) is seeks to hire a couple (or roommates to live on site and work part-time (approximately 25 hours per week) maintaining the common areas and grounds of a 75-unit mixed income apartment community — the John W. Weeks House in Newton Centre. The Property…
Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of Monday, August 28 and Tuesday August 29, 5:45PM-9:45PM. Auditions can also be scheduled before rehearsal, 5:45PM-6:45PM on Tuesday, September 5 and Tuesday, September 12. Auditions are…
The Israeli American Council of New England (IAC360) is hosting a meet and greet for parents and residents to meet Newton Public Schools Superintendent Anna Nolin. It will take place on August 29 at 6PM. Space is limited, and registration is required to attend.
The Newton Cultural Council (NCC) is a local cultural council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency. The City of Newton believes in the importance of the arts and matches funding provided by the MCC in its local cultural council initiative. Last year the NCC granted over $50,000 to more than 50 local artists and organizations to…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) is accepting applications until September 1 for its Fall 2023 Micro Grants. Successful applications must align with the mission of NCP to support arts and culture, public art, service, and beautification in the Newton community. A total of $10,000 is available to be awarded in this…