Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 5 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Conservation Commission will meet…
Posts published in August 2025
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals. (see DRT Snapshot):
The Allen Center’s last 2025 summertime pop-up is Thursday, August 14th from 11:30AM-2PM at 35 Webster Street, West Newton. It’s a family-friendly afternoon of fabulous food, kids’ activities, shopping, and music. Newton Centre’s BAKEY will have its debut on the Allen Center patio. Kidcasso, Newtonville Books, WSYMCA, the Suzuki School of Newton,…
The Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street, Auburndale) will host an Ice Cream Social on August 14, 6PM-7PM. Ice cream (including dairy-free), popsicles, and toppings for sundaes. Everyone is welcome.
Ward 6 Councilor Martha Bixby will hold office hours in Newton Highlands on Friday morning, August 15, 8:45AM-10:15 AM, in Rodney Barker Square (at corner of Hartford and Lincoln Streets). If the weather is bad, the event will be inside at Cacao.
Service Stars is organizing a community carwash on Friday, August 15, 12PM-2:30PM at 75 Vernon Street, next to the Newton Presbyterian Church. It’s for elementary/middle-school campers in the greater Boston area to raise funds for more inclusive playground games in support of Universal Design. Service Stars is a community service…
The Hyde Community Center Summer Series will present a free concert and movie on Friday, August 15 at the Hyde Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands): Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and pack a picnic or support local Highlands restaurants. Rain location: Hyde Gym. See the summer schedule of…
The Book Ladies’ Book Swap is held monthly at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). The next Book Swap at the Cinema will be on Saturday, August 16, 12:30PM-3PM. Find future dates on The Book Ladies’ Facebook page. A bit of history… Nancy Brown and Annette Seaward started…
Rock Voices Newton, a community rock chorus, will present One Hit Wonders — a program of rock music on August 16, 7PM, at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road). Join the area’s only community rock choir for an evening of incredible music! This summer’s theme is One Hit Wonders, which…
NewTV will host its Future Forward Gala on September 30, 6PM-10PM, at the Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue) to celebrate and support its success into the future. It’s “an event that’s all about looking ahead” — to “keep the New in NewTV.” The evening will feature: Tickets are available…








