Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents a concert for the entire family titled A Musical Menagerie at 3PM on Sunday, January 18 at Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton). To reserve a free ticket, go to the Pro Arte website. Conductor Conner Gray Covington leads this lively program, guiding audiences on a…
Posts published in January 2026
Join the Wells Ave Y on Monday, January 19, from 11AM to 1PM for their MLK Day of Service: Share Joy Through Letters event. Loneliness affects nearly 40% of adults aged 45 and older. Make a difference for seniors in local nursing homes who may feel disconnected. All supplies will be provided. Can’t attend? Drop…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance Committee will meet on Monday regarding the transfer of $300,000 from multiple accounts to Executive Office, Full Time Salaries to fund two new management positions (Chief of Community Services and Chief of Staff) and temporary funding…
Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Traffic Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…
School Committee will is not scheduled to meet this week Newton North School Council will meet in person on Monday, January 12 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Peirce Elementary School Council will meet in person on Wednesday, January 14 at 11AM. The agenda includes: Countryside School Council will meet in person…
Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) on Monday, January 12 at 9AM. The agenda includes: Commission on Disability will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 12 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet…
Classic takes on a new look as the beloved children’s book Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen is reimagined as a professional theatrical production at the Adam Theater, January 10-25. Newton resident Karin Sharav-Zalkind co-leads the theater as its Executive Director, working to expand its resources and reach. Library Lion features…
On January 5, the School Committee — including new Mayor Marc Laredo — held a “retreat” at the Education Center with Superintendent Anna Nolin, Assistant Superintendent Ayesha Farag, and NPS General Counsel Jill Murray Grady. While nominally open to the public per Open Meeting Law, retreats are not broadcast nor…
Some readers have times in their day when they can listen but not read. Now they can use that time for catching up on local news instead of following the endless national news cycle. Fig City News is now publishing audio podcast episodes of selected articles — sometimes roundups of…
On Monday, January 5, recreational hockey enthusiasts, those struggling to find balance, and even a few four-legged cold-weather fans enjoyed a rare day on the ice at Auburndale Cove, the only authorized outdoor skating area in Newton. “I like outdoor skating better [than an indoor rink],” said Mae Franklin, 11,…