Please plan to attend, and to share the word about an upcoming virtual public meeting for the City of Newton Washington Street Pilot Project. Newton’s Planning and Development Department will host an online meeting (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 30 at 6:30PM to describe the Washington Street Pilot Project, share several…
Posts published in November 2023
Since a citizens’ petition to repeal the winter parking ban was rejected by the City Council, the ban remains in effect. From December 1 through March 31, it is illegal to park for more than one hour on any street between 2AM and 6AM. Violators are subject to a $25…
December 1-3, Mayor Fuller’s team will once again transform City Hall into an 18-hole mini golf course winding through the secret staircase in the Mayor’s Office, City Council Chambers, and War Memorial. Families, friends, neighbors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend, as individuals or in groups of…
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton will host its Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 2, 9:30AM to 2PM at 1326 Washington Street, West Newton. Holiday Shopping with Heart! Stalls and tables spill forth with treasures, new and old. Items include handmade items, toys, books, jewelry, gifts and collectables, jams and jellies,…
Christmas Trees! Stop by FUUSN in West Newton to pick out your Christmas tree. Choose from Fraser, Canaan, and Balsam firs. The lot is open… …until December 22 or until we run out of trees! First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton).
The Corpus Christi – St. Bernard Parish will hold its Poinsettia Festival on Saturday, December 2 (1PM- 5:30PM) and Sunday, December 3 (7:30AM-1PM) at 1522 Washington Street, West Newton. It will be in the parish hall (green building) across from the church. There will be raffle baskets, homemade baked goods,…
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all community members an intimate gathering on Sunday, December 3, 1:30PM-3:30PM, at the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Waban) for a book group discussion of one of the most banned books of the last two years, Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. Whether…
The Park Lighting at Coletti-Magni Park will be held on Sunday, December 3. Hot chocolate and caroling will begin at 6:15PM. Santa will arrive with friends from the North Pole and be available for photos just after the lights go on at 7PM! Bring your letter to Santa’s mailbox and…
The Celebrate Newton! Holiday Craft Fair will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday, December 3, 10AM-4PM at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road). It features live music and over 50 local artists and vendors — including new ones this year — selling jewelry, scarves, mugs, and unique gifts. Admission is $7,…
The Newton Family Singers will celebrate the music of an Americana superstar with their concert, Keep Your Heart Young: The Songs of Brandi Carlile, on December 3 at 4PM in the Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College (235 Wellesley Street, Weston). Tickets are on sale at a discount ($15 for…
The Waban Improvement Society invites all to its Waban Lights and Family Sing-Along event on Sunday, December 3 at 4:45PM the grounds of the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Waban). Before lighting up the beloved Waban Library Center building and surrounding grounds — creating a wonderland of light throughout…
City Council Finance meeting scheduled for Monday, November 27 has been canceled. Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday: Finance and Programs and Services will meet jointly on Tuesday: Public Facilities and Finance will meet jointly on Tuesday: Special City Council meeting on Wednesday to continue discussion and debate on…