Just over two years after Bigelow Cleaners closed its doors following 90 years of operation in Newton Centre, the iconic neon sign that graced the building’s facade since 1957 is slated for removal as part of a major renovation project at the corner of Langley Road and Sumner Street. The…
Posts published in November 2025
On November 9, over 30 residents of Newton Lower Falls gathered by the Hamilton Community Center for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the installation of two information signs that celebrate the history of Newton’s westernmost village. The Lower Falls Improvement Association (LFIA) and Historic Newton began collaborating in 2022 to…
This Kwanzaa, I am reminded that the most meaningful gifts don’t come wrapped in ribbons but from the heart and from community. For the past few years, I’ve had the honor of working with the New Art Center as an Expressive Therapy Teacher for neurodivergent adults. Teaching this class has…
Back in 1875, Newton residents might have had their noses buried in books like Anna Karenina, by Leo Tolstoy or The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. Luckily for them, unlike in many parts of the country at the time, Newton had its own library, giving local readers access…
In keeping with its commitment to showcase powerful, thought-provoking documentaries, on November 7 the West Newton Cinema’s Directors Spotlight program presented There Was, There Was Not, the critically acclaimed film by writer and director Emily Mkrtichian. The screening was followed by a Zoom discussion with the director, moderated by Paul…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday regarding: Finance will meet on Monday regarding: School Committee School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. NPS Community Math Night will be held on Wednesday to discuss important…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: NOTE: The Planning and Development Board will meet jointly with the Zoning and Planning Committee for the…
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. NPS Community Math Night will be held on November 12, 6:30PM-7:30PM at Brown Middle School (125 Meadowbrook Road). NPS will discuss important new updates to its math programs, including math pathways and instructional practices. NPS Superintendent Anna Nolin discussed some of these…
Library Trustee’s Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 10 at 3PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 10 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Parks…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals:
The Newton City Council should not approve the Walk, Roll & Bike Network Plan on November 17 and should instead schedule a new public hearing on the final version. While the goal of improving safety and mobility is shared across our community, residents have not yet been given the opportunity…
Hundreds of business owners, civic leaders, and elected officials gathered Friday morning at the Newton Marriott for the Charles River Regional Chamber’s Fall Business Breakfast, celebrating the organization’s 110th anniversary. The event featured remarks from outgoing Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and a conversation with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, who…