On Tuesday, December 24 at 4:30 PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The service, which is free and open to the public, includes favorite carols, readings from the Christmas story, and culminates in candlelight with the entire congregation singing Silent Night. All…
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Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Schools School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Schools are closed until January 2. Boards and Commissions No meetings are scheduled this week. Other This week’s road construction schedule!
We corrected City Council overwhelmingly passes BERDO, sends it to the Mayor to note that owners of residential buildings over 20,000 square feet are required to report GHG emissions but are not required to reduce the use of fossil fuels in those buildings.
Sharon Stout was one of the eleven electors of Massachusetts who convened at the State House on Tuesday, December 17, to cast ballots for President and Vice President of the U.S. in the 2024 election. That day, she was elected president of Electoral College and presided over the event, in…
First Church in Chestnut Hill will host a Messiah Sing on December 19 at 7PM. The event is free and open to the public. Bring your score, your friends, and sing along with our professional quartet as we bring Handel’s beloved music to life. Or just listen and enjoy All…
The West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) will be showing a series of favorite holiday films, December 20-23, with all tickets $8.
Newton Girls Softball Rec League is for girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Supportive parent coaches teach the fundamentals of softball and help players develop confidence, determination, and resiliency on and off the field. There is a place for girls of all ability levels in softball. If your daughter is not playing…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton invites all to these holiday services (1326 Washington Street, West Newton): December 21 at 6PM: Winter Solstice Service. On the eve of the winter solstice, gather to reflect on the ways that the darkness nourishes and the light beckons. After readings and music…
Grace Episcopal Church invites all to its Advent and Christmas events! From worship services celebrating the coming of Christ to caroling, wreath-making, and more, Grace’s hope is to bring hope, peace, joy, and love to the Newton community during this season. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 16 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 17 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The…
The New Art Center is presenting its annual Small Works Exhibition in the New Art Corridor (245 Walnut Street, Newtonville), December 2 through January 4. The exhibition features over 60 works of art for sale from 48 local artists. Each work is under 12″ x 12″ with prices ranging $15-$900.…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) in Executive Session on Monday, December 16 at 5:30PM to: School Committee will then meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) in open meeting on Monday, December 16 at 6:30PM for a Special Meeting to Kick Off Strategic Planning Focus…