The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Oliver, Farrell, Charm, Bixby, and Baker.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Rec; John Rice, Chief Community Service Officer; Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer;…
Posts published in May 2026
The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, Kelley, Getz, and Leary.City staff: Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor; Sam Nighman, Co-Director of Sustainability.
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report; video is not yet posted. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department; Waneta Trabert, Director of Sustainable Materials Management.
The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, May 19. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and Roche.Also present: Councilors Wright and Malakie.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Zach Melcher,…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Thursday, May 14. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Farrell, Charm, Bixby, and Oliver.Absent: Councilors Baker and Micley.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Greg Ansaldi, Chief Information Officer; Rachel Sherman, Deputy Director of IT; Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner…
What started as a grassroots effort to promote poetry in the city will be marking its fifth anniversary this year as a public art project that honors local haiku writers by placing decorative signs featuring their work throughout Newton. “I think it’s important to bring poetry out of the book…
Back in 2022, Upper Falls resident Jay Werb came up with a unique idea for an Upper Falls neighborhood event to celebrate the history of the village – A Walk Through Time. The story of Upper Falls is largely the story of the mills. Much of the housing in the village…
Celebrations and achievements of Rabbi Beth Naditch, Greg Reibman, Christina An, and the William & Mary Dean's List...
Newton’s own Harmony Foundation hosted the 52nd annual Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast on May 27 at the Charles River Campus of UMass Amherst. The breakfast was organized around the theme of Reimagining Community, Together, aimed to inspire participants to reflect on their current and potential individual contributions…
Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) hosts LGBTQIA+ Special Series: POSE Streaming and Discussion, Wednesdays, June 3 – July 22 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Step into the vibrant, fierce world of 1987 NYC ballroom culture and witness a powerful story of chosen family, love, and resilience. POSE Season…
Historic Newton hosts its annual Plant Swap at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Ave, Newton Corner) on Saturday, June 13 from 10AM-12PM. Please sign up on their website. Bring plants, seeds, or garden supplies to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting your…
Families across Newton and beyond are invited the 2026 Annual Cabot School Fair on Saturday, June 13 from 10AM–2PM at the Cabot School (229 Cabot Street, Newtonville). The event, celebrating its 54th year, will take place rain or shine with both indoor and outdoor activities available. This year’s fair promises the biggest lineup yet,…