Based on information received on December 26 from the State Fire Marshall’s office, we have updated our December 13 article on the fire and rescue on Allen Avenue to report that the rescued occupant has succumbed to injuries sustained in the fire.
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For every Tatte purchase made through the DoorDash delivery app between December 13 and December 19, DoorDash will donate $3 to longtime partner Project Bread. There is no minimum order size and no code needed at checkout. This campaign – part of DoorDash’s ongoing efforts to broaden food access –…
On Thursday, December 21 at 6PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Taizé service. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include beautiful music, chants for the advent season, and both spoken prayer and time for contemplation. All are welcome! First Church in…
The following Holiday Services will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton):
On December 9, the board of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) approved a motion “calling for an immediate and permanent cease-fire … in the genocidal war on the Palestinian people in Gaza.” On December 12, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) issued a statement in response, saying in part: “The NTA…
Newton Highlands resident and former Ward 6 Councilor George Mansfield passed away on December 5. Ward 7 Councilor Lisle Baker, a long-time colleague and friend of George, informed the City Council of his passing after learning the news from former Ward 6 Councilor Richard Blazer. George’s obituary is here. George…
Recent honors and appointments for people who live or work in Newton…
Local musician/author Ingrid Chiemi will play tunes starting at 12:30PM at Cork & Board’s Holly, Folly, Sip & Snack event on December 9, noon-3PM (1207 Centre Street, Newton Centre). Proceeds of Chiemi’s books — Karma Bank, Odd Simple Beauty, and World As Refuge — benefit the Asian Community Development Corp.,…
The Newton Watercolor Society is hosting its 8th Annual All Member Show at the Newton City Hall Gallery through December. The response to call for art to its members was received with great enthusiasm, and the talent is visible in each of the paintings on display. The gallery is open Monday –…
On Sunday, 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…
Eliot Church (474 Centre Street, Newton Corner) will hold a Candlight Service for Adults and Children on December 24, 6PM-7PM.
After months of heated debate, the City Council voted on December 4 to approve a zoning package designed to comply with the MBTA Communities Law before the December 31, 2023 deadline. That law, as applied to Newton, requires zoning that allows “by right” development of multi-family housing within a half-mile…