The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Items may be appealed through the close of business on October 1, 2025. The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following: The Traffic Council held the following: The Traffic Council denied the following Voting…
Posts published in October 2025
Nahanton Park offers one of the best birding spots in Newton for fall migrants and resident species. On Sunday, October 12, from 8AM to 10:30AM, lifelong birder Haynes Miller will lead new and experienced birders on a search for fall sparrows—timed for their peak migration—and other avians in this gently…
On Monday October 13, all are welcome to join the Annual Rolling Parade through the streets of Newton to celebrate Columbus Day! The parade will be followed by an Italian Heritage Celebration at the American Legion Post 440. 9AM Assembly at 100 Walnut Street parking lot. Rolling at 10AM. Finishing at rally at American Legion Post…
Newton’s 5th annual Ceremonial Celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held on Monday, October 13 from 11AM to 5PM — NOT at Albemarle Field but at NEWTON NORTH HIGH SCHOOL (due to expected inclement weather). Dedicated this year to the drum — the heartbeat of Indigenous Nations and Mother…
Join All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street) on Tuesday, October 14 from 1:30-3PM for All Newton’s Musical Memory Café, an informal social gathering for people with cognitive changes and their care partners. Guests are welcome regardless of diagnosis. Attendees can connect with fellow community members while enjoying a musical…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
Join Historic Newton, Newton Cultural Alliance at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street) on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30-7:45PM for a viewing of An Uncommon Education: The Allen School followed by a panel discussion. ABOUT THE FILMAt a time when slavery was still the law of the land and…
Mount Alvernia Academy will host an Open House on October 15 from 8:30–10:30AM. As a two-time National Blue Ribbon School with a rich history spanning 98 years, the school is proud to offer a tradition of academic excellence in a nurturing and supportive environment. The Open House is an opportunity to…
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the American Legion Post 440 will host a Casino Night Fundraiser on Friday, October 17 at Post #440 (295 California Street). Doors will open at 6:30PM. Tickets ($50) through Venmo. Proceeds will be used for ongoing repairs and maintenance of the Post so the American…
The West Suburban YMCA will open its doors for Open House Week, Friday through Friday, October 17-23, for a week of FREE activities at both WSYMCA Newton locations: Church Street and Wells Avenue. NOTE: Earlier versions of this notice said the Open House Week ended Oct. 24, but it’s Oct.…