The Newton Free Library is hosting the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Wednesday, August 13 from 10AM-3PM. Visit the Library’s website to register and to learn more about donating blood – including eligibility, an overview of the process, and guidelines for how to prepare before your donation.
Posts published in August 2025
Newton Cultural Development will present a free family concert by Mike Behind the Mic Callahan on Wednesday, August 13, 6PM-7:30PM at the Cabot Street Butterfly Pavilion (101 East Side Parkway). Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Another quiet, mid-summer week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. City Council has received an update on the Washington Street Pilot from the Planning and Development Department. It addresses “final steps ahead for construction, the planned refinements in response to community, and Councilor feedback and…
Historic Newton will lead a walking tour in Farlow Park on August 14, 6:30PM-7:30PM. One of Newton’s oldest parks, Farlow Park was built for passive enjoyment with a rich history and a range of different trees. Join Marc Welch, City Forester, to learn more about the early design and vision…
Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 5 at 8PM. The agenda includes the following:
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week.
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…
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…