The Cooper Center for Active Living (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) will host Line Dancing 101 on Thursday, June 11 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM. Led by Paul Hughes. For those new to line dance, this beginner workshop will help you learn the basic step elements and terminology that are common to…
Posts published in April 2026
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s 2nd Annual Women’s Conference will be on Friday, June 12 from 8AM – 3PM at Lasell University (1844 Comm Ave, Auburndale). The conference brings together 200 women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging voices from across Greater Boston for a day of professional development and meaningful…
On Monday, April 27, Mayor Marc Laredo presented his proposed FY27 budget to the Newton City Council. In the coming weeks, the City Council will deliberate — and, eventually vote — on his proposed budget. But what exactly are the roles of Mayor Laredo and the City Council in the budget process?…
The City of Newton presents the Spring Preview Farmers’ Market on Union Street in Newton Centre on Saturday, June 13 from 9:30AM – 12:30PM. Union Street will be closed to traffic for the event, while shops and restaurants along the street remain open. Live music and family-friendly activities will also…
Dr. Harold May — physician, veteran, and one of the original Tuskegee Airmen — was honored as a Boston Celtics “Hero Among Us” during the team’s April 21 home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Dr. May was recognized for a lifetime of service, from helping break racial barriers in the…
The passage of time can feel both like an eternity and the blink of an eye when mourning loved ones, said Mayor Marc Laredo, who spoke on April 27 during the memorial ceremony for four young Newton students who perished 25 years ago in a bus crash. Stephen Glidden, Kayla…
City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 27 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Zoning & Planning Committee…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:15PM in Executive Session. The agenda includes: School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30PM for a regular meeting. The agenda includes: Franklin…
A baseball-loving crowd packed into West Newton Cinema on April 26 for a screening of “The Natural” — and then stayed for a lively post-movie chat with 1970s Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee and Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy. When Bill Lee talks, a “chat” can quickly turn…
An Asian market nearing completion in Newton Centre has received its second stop-work order since the start of the year, according to City permit records and notices posted at the site. Newton Asian Mart, located at 22-28 Langley Road, received a stop-work order on April 24 signed by Inspectional Services…
For more than a decade, parts of Nonantum have undergone intermittent testing for trichloroethylene, a toxic chemical. Last week, a new round of drilling on Cook Street prompted confusion and concern, and residents gathered on Sunday, April 26 at Pellegrini Park for a community meeting led by Arcadis, the engineering…
Dangerous/Nuisance Dog Complaint Hearing will be held in person (City Hall, Room 204) on Monday, April 27 at 7PM. See agenda. Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 27 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees…