For the third time in four years, the Newton Public Schools (NPS) spring budgeting process has brought up the possibility of cuts across several departments, sparking concern and advocacy from educators and community members. These challenges come after COVID-19 relief funds have been exhausted and the March 2023 operating override failed…
Posts published in March 2026
Newton South High School’s debate team achieved extraordinary results at this year’s state tournament, held from March 27-29. Students in the competition’s “novice” and “varsity” divisions competed in pairs. Out of 95 novice pairs, South students came in first and second place. Out of 77 varsity pairs, South students tied…
Ward 6 Councilor Martha Bixby will hold office hours at Luna’s Cakes + Coffee (1269 Centre Street, Newton Centre) on Wednesday, April 1, 8:45AM-10:15AM.
On March 30, in the midst of several recent Newton Public Schools (NPS) budgeting meetings, Superintendent Anna Nolin and the School Committee held a special meeting with the State Legislators representing Newton: All are Newton residents except Rep. Lawn, who resides in Watertown. The one-hour meeting began with Dr. Nolin presenting…
Actress Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, April 2 at 1:30PM. Abigail Adams is sometimes considered to have been a founder of the United States. She is one of the most documented first lady due to the many letters she…
Cherry Street Music presents A Scottish Cèilidh — an evening of Gaelic folk music and dance led by caller Summer McCall and her band — on Saturday, April 4 at 7PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Pronounced “KAY-lee,” a cèilidh is a traditional Scottish (and Irish…
The New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) is currently enrolling children grades 4-12 for their Spring Art as Therapy groups which start in mid-April. Led by a registered art therapist and art assistant, sessions provide a safe, confidential space for young people to connect, create and share through a range of art…
First Church in Chestnut Hill (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut HIll) warmly invites the community to celebrate Easter Sunday on April 5. The day begins with a shared Easter breakfast at 9AM, followed by worship at 10:30AM. Enjoy a joyful morning of worship, music, and fellowship celebrating the resurrection with hope…
Learn the basics of hand embroidery at the Cooper Center on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 — 5 classes starting on April 9 (no class April 23). Students will learn how to select fabric, needles, and hoops; ways to transfer a pattern onto fabric; a variety of stitches; and how to finish a piece.…
Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7PM on Thursday, April 9. The film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton), Doug Tallamy, and David Wagner. After the 60-minute film, Sam will appear for a…