The Newton Tree Conservancy will host a Community Tree Planting next spring on April 11, 2026 for Newton residents with space on their berm. However, there’s a social twist. One person must step forward as the neighborhood leader, assembling a team of five or more neighbors within a few blocks to identify places between…
Posts published in November 2025
Pick up everything you need for Thanksgiving (except the turkey!) on Tuesday, November 25 from 12-4PM at Newton’s 4th Annual Thanksgiving Market at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). There’ll be a local farm with fresh produce, pies, pre-made side dishes ready to pop in the oven, bread,…
John Chaimanis and his family are simultaneously a muti-generational Newton family, and a second-generation American family. He and his wife have three students attending Newton Public Schools, and are deeply invested in ensuring our schools succeed. John practices the ideas behind servant leadership; he knows that elected officials work for…
On November 5 at 7PM, West Newton Cinema will host a screening of the heartwarming feature documentary Spreadsheet Champions, followed by a panel discussion with Newton’s own spreadsheet champion pioneers — Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston. Dan Bricklin invented and codeveloping (with Bob Frankston) VisiCalc, the first electronic spreadsheet, which…
Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish will host its Poinsettia Festival in its Parish Hall (1524 Washington Street, West Newton) on Saturday, November 29 (10AM-4PM) and Sunday, November 30 (9AM-1PM). It’s a festive celebration that will include Baked Goods, Jewelry, Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, Calendar Raffle, Christmas room, and Santa’s mailbox. Mr.…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following: Programs and Services will meet on Wednesday regarding: Public Safety and Transportation Committee‘s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled. Public Facilities will meet on…
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Getz, Kalis, and KelleyAbsent: Councilors Gentile, Leary, and LaredoAlso present: Councilors Farrell, Bixby, Malakie, and HumphreyCity Staff: Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Yeo, Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan,Deputy Commissioner of…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): 156 Highland Street – further increase the nonconforming Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (7-1, Councilor Laredo recused) to relocate a detached accessory building to a more central location and to construct a connection to the main building. No…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held: The Zoning and Planning Committee voted no action necessary: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Getz, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilors Malakie and FarrellCity Staff: Director of Planning and…
The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Humphrey (Vice Chair), Oliver, Baker, Malakie, and FarrellAbsent: Councilors Micley, Lobovits, and KrintzmanCity Staff: Director of Older Adult Services Mignonne Murray, and Senior Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee held: The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary: Present – Committee members: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Gentile, Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, and Laredo Also present: Councilors Grossman, Block, Wright, Bixby,…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee took No Action Necessary on: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Bixby, Block, Greenberg, and WrightAbsent: Councilor LipofCity Staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department; David Koses, TransportationCoordinator, DPW; and Assistant…