The Tasun Community Garden at Spears Park will have its grand opening on June 17 at 5:30PM at Spears Park at the corner of Washington Street and Walnut Park. This is the first-ever community garden on the north side of the city, born from a simple suggestion by residents four…
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National Pollinator Week (June 16-22) is an international celebration of pollinators—the bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, beetles, and more—that 85 percent of plants rely on to reproduce. This year, the Newton Community Pollinator Project is sponsoring its annual native plant pop-up sale on June 17 — coinciding with the first day…
The Cooper Center for Active Living in Newton is hosting monthly LGBTQIA+ socials for meeting, socializing, and celebrating community connections! Bring your lunch, invite a friend. We will discuss a different theme or engage in a fun activity each month. Snacks and beverages provided. The event is for ages 18+,…
MassDOT has announced that the Auburn Street bridge over the Mass. Pike (I-90) in Auburndale will be closed to motor vehicles from 9AM on Friday, May 16 to as late as 5AM on Monday, May 19. The closure, between Central and Lexington Streets, is needed for the replacement of bridge…
Highlights this week… City Council Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday regarding: Finance will meet on Monday regarding: Public Facilities will meet on Wednesday regarding: City Council will meet on Thursday to discuss and possibly vote on the Mayor’s proposed FY26 Budget, FY26-30 Capital Improvement Plan, and Supplemental Capital…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 12 at 7PM. The meeting will also be broadcast on NewTV (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614…
School Committee has no meetings scheduled for the week.
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 12 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Library Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 12 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on…
The Cat Connection of Brighton and serving the MetroWest communities of Massachusetts, will host its summer fundraiser, the 9th annual “Everything is Coming Up Rose” Garden Party on June 28, 6PM-9PM at the Durant-Kendrick House (286 Waverly Avenue, Newton). It will feature a raffle, silent auction, light supper, open bar, and entertainment. The…
The Newton Rotary Club will host a Dog Fest & Parade where participants can get treats (for dogs and humans), greet & meet dog lovers & service providers, and bring their pup dressed up for a dog parade. Donations will go toward Caring Canines Visiting Therapy Dogs Inc. It will…
Development Review Team (DRT) this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
Bay Colony Brass will present a free concert, “And All That Jazz” featuring an array of jazz ranging from W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues March” to Chick Corea’s wildly evocative “Spain.” The program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is…