Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, February 21 at 9AM. The agenda includes approval of January 2024 Exemption and Abatement Reports. Human Rights Commission will…
Posts published in February 2024
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
Newton Community Pride is hosting these events, free and accessible to all, to celebrate Black History Month:
Seniors, have your say! As Newton’s Department of Senior Services plans for the construction of the Newton Center for Active Living (NewCAL) project (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville), opening in 2025, the City of Newton has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Boston to conduct a needs assessment of the experiences,…
The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 funding cycle. It funds organizations that provide health-building, educational, and recreational opportunities to people of all ages, with a special preference for organizations located in Newton that provide training, education, and counseling for girls and women in need. See press release…
Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) is hosting an Organ Celebration featuring organist Yevgenia Semeina, the NHCC Choir, and the NHCC soloists on February 24, 7PM at the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands). It is free and open to the public, and there is a $50 suggested…
The New Philharmonic Orchestra will perform with baritone soloist Phil Lima in the New Phil’s second concert in its Classics series this year: Equality & Triumph! It takes place on Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 25 at 3PM at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton…
The next Newton Fix-It Clinic will be on Sunday, February 25, 1:15-4:15PM at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). It’s free! Sign up to get help repairing an item, or sign up to be a coach. We still need a coach for jewelry repair. If you have a different…
Temple Shalom of Newton (175 Temple Street, West Newton) invites all to Prayers for the Path an unforgettable afternoon concert of soulful melodies and heartfelt prayers on February 25, 1PM-3PM, featuring Singer/Songwriters Reb Ariel Hendelman & Marni Loffman. Light refreshments will be available for a donation. Tickets are now on sale.…
Mount Alvernia Academy will host its Walk-In Wednesday on February 28 from 8:30AM-11:30AM. Tour the Academy’s spacious 4-acre, 3-building campus with 2 new playgrounds, Innovation Lab, art studio, music room, general science lab, technology lab, library, gym, and more. Bus transportation is available to and from school for Newton students…
On February 28, 4PM-9PM, the Biltmore Bar & Grille (1205 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls) will donate 10% of all food and drink sales (including take-out) to the Newton Schools Foundation (NSF). NSF advances excellence and equity in the Newton Public Schools by making grants in three strategic areas: new approaches in…
On Thursday, February 29, the League of Women Voters of Newton – together with its cosponsors Better Action Now on Artificial Turf in Newton, Green Newton, and Mothers Out Front Newton – will hold a Topic Meeting on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of man-made chemical compounds known as…