The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee held the following: Committee members present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, Laredo, and Downs; Also present: Councilors Albright, Gentile, Malakie, Lipof, and Krintzman; City Staff: Deputy Chief Planner…
Posts published in November 2025
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby, Humphrey, Lipof, Micley, and GrossmanCity staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley, City Solicitor Ali Giuliani, Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, Human Resources Director Michelle Pizzi O’Brien
Setti David Warren, Newton’s 30th mayor, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 2nd at the family’s Beaumont Avenue home. He was fifty-five years old. There has been no official determination of the cause of his death. At the time of his death, Mr. Warren was the Director of the Institute of…
Federal cutbacks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have left millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table. In Newton, local organizations are stepping up to fill the gap and ensure residents continue to have access to essential food resources. Putting food on the table Greg Reibman,…
Green Newton is inviting Newton residents, especially families and young professionals, to share their input on the kinds of community events they’d like to see in the year ahead. The quick, two-minute survey will help Green Newton design fun and engaging programs that fit into busy schedules. Participants who complete…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Fantastic Mr. Fox at their family movie night on Wednesday, December 3 at 7PM. All are welcome. The event is free and pizza will be provided. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road, steps from…
The final Healey-Driscoll Administration’s public listening sessions regarding the funding of education will be held from 4:30-6:30PM on Wednesday, December 3 at Newton North High School. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is completing a series of public listening sessions to solicit feedback on the Chapter 70 school finance formula, the primary funding…
Newton Conservators will be hosting a webinar, Welcome to the Dark Side: Discovering Moths at 7:00PM pm on Thursday, December 4. Please register. Join naturalist Dave Small for an introduction to attracting and watching moths in your backyard. Discover the native plants you can introduce to your landscape to attract…
Raise your voice and your spirits at The First Church of Chestnut Hill’s (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill) festive community sing-along of Handel’s Messiah on Thursday, Dec 4 from 7-8:30PM. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love the sound of this timeless masterpiece, all are welcome to participate. Bring your friends, family,…
Join filmmakers Jeremy S. Levine and Rachael DeCruz as they share a rough cut and discuss the making of their documentary, “Nine,” on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30PM at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). After being sent to prison for life at 18, Gerald—also known as…