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August 17, 2026

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Current Announcements

JourneySongs hospice choir seeks new members
JourneySongs hospice choir seeks new members
City seeks part-time Community Liaisons for environmental sustainability
City seeks part-time Community Liaisons for environmental sustainability
Free science program for middle-school students, offered by NSHS students
Free science program for middle-school students, offered by NSHS students
West Suburban YMCA: Free Summer Saturdays, July & August
West Suburban YMCA: Free Summer Saturdays, July & August
Newton Cemetery & Arboretum: Horticultural Tour, August 16 & 18
Newton Cemetery & Arboretum: Horticultural Tour, August 16 & 18
Cold Spring Park: Loop trail closures, Aug 17-21, 24-28
Cold Spring Park: Loop trail closures, Aug 17-21, 24-28
NewTV: Cones ‘n Cars, August 19
NewTV: Cones ‘n Cars, August 19
Village Movie Nights: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, August 20
Village Movie Nights: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, August 20
Cabot Park Village Black History Lecture Series: Segun Idowu, Aug. 21
Cabot Park Village Black History Lecture Series: Segun Idowu, Aug. 21
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Monster Groove Band, August 21
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Monster Groove Band, August 21
Service Stars Kids: Pet Pawlooza, Aug. 21
Service Stars Kids: Pet Pawlooza, Aug. 21
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Dog Man, August 21
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Dog Man, August 21
Newton Community Farm: Open House, Aug. 22
Newton Community Farm: Open House, Aug. 22
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Martin and Kelly, August 28
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Martin and Kelly, August 28
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Shrek, August 28
Hyde Community Center: Movie: Shrek, August 28
FUUSN: Summer Chime Concert, Aug. 29
FUUSN: Summer Chime Concert, Aug. 29
The Book Ladies’ Book Swap: Monthly at West Newton Cinema, next on Aug. 29
The Book Ladies’ Book Swap: Monthly at West Newton Cinema, next on Aug. 29
ALS Therapy Development Institute: ALS Walk for Research, August 30
ALS Therapy Development Institute: ALS Walk for Research, August 30
Newton Cultural Alliance: Book Launch Party with Hank Phillippi Ryan, September 1
Newton Cultural Alliance: Book Launch Party with Hank Phillippi Ryan, September 1
2026 Newton September 11 Commemoration
2026 Newton September 11 Commemoration
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Hurry Sundown, September 11
Hyde Community Center: Concert: Hurry Sundown, September 11
Hyde Community Center: Movie: School of Rock, September 11
Hyde Community Center: Movie: School of Rock, September 11
MMTA: Musical Connections Across Time and Space, September 13
MMTA: Musical Connections Across Time and Space, September 13
Newton Upper Falls Area Council: Village Day, September 13
Newton Upper Falls Area Council: Village Day, September 13

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Voters’ guide: Sept. 1 Primaries

School Committee Meetings – Week of 8/16/2026

By FCN on August 16, 2026

School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week.

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