The Newton Human Rights Commission (HRC) with seven neighboring HRCs (or equivalents) is working with Essential Partners to host the free, virtual workshop, Building Connections: Effective Tools for Community Conversations on Sunday, March 1 and Sunday, March 8 from 3-4:30PM. Attendance at both sessions is strongly encouraged. There will be…
Posts published in January 2026
Join Newton Folk Music to Sing & Play a wide range of folk music, from traditional to contemporary. Meet at The Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Tuesday, February 17 at 7PM. This program is geared towards adults, but all ages are welcome. Children 9 years old and younger must…
[New date and time] Rahsaan Hall, President & CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), will speak in Cabot Park Village’s Black History Lecture Series on Wednesday, February 18 at 3:45PM in the Community Room of Cabot Park Village (280 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville). Cabot Park Village’s Black History…
The Naumberg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet, recently named Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton), will deliver the third of four interactive open rehearsals taking place throughout the year on Thursday, February 19 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $30. Currently rehearsing music from Beethoven String Quartets Opus 59 #3…
Newton homeowners and residents are invited to a free virtual educational webinar, Efficient Water Heating for Newton Homes, sponsored by Green Newton and the City of Newton Climate & Sustainability Team. The webinar will take place Thursday, February 19 from 6-7PM via Zoom. Participants will gain key insights into energy-efficient…
The inauguration of Newton’s new Mayor, City Council, and School Committee took place at noon on January 1. See this year’s gallery at https://photos.figcitynews.com/2026/2026-City-of-Newton-Inauguration/n-PHstRm. Photos by Jack Prior.
We are three student journalists from the Newton Chinese Language School, and we had the opportunity to speak with Mayor Laredo after his inauguration. During our conversation, we were pleased to hear him share several points that revealed his commitment to the community. First, Laredo highlighted the importance of local…
Three Councilors at Large — Andrea Kelley (Wd 3), Cyrus Dahmubed (Wd 4), and Brittany Hume Charm (Wd 5) — will hold joint office hours on Friday, March 6, 2PM-3PM at the Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street, Auburndale). Bring your thoughts and questions, and the Councilors will bring some…