Are there empty spaces on the berms in your neighborhood where street trees formerly provided shade and beauty? Would you like to work with your neighbors and the Newton Tree Conservancy (NTC) to plant new trees? The NTC is now accepting applications until December 17, 2003 for its Spring 2024…
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The Nonantum Children’s Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 17 at 12 noon. The parade will take Santa and friends all over Nonantum to bring holiday cheer to children and families. Santa and friends will end the parade with a 45-minute visit at Coletti-Magni Park for photos. The…
We updated Mayor supports zoning limited to MBTA Communities compliance, as City Council prepares to meet TONIGHT (Nov. 15) on Village Center Overlay District proposal to include Rep. Jake Auchincloss’s letter to the City Council regarding how Newton’s land use policy might affect its competitiveness for federal transportation grants.
Bay Colony Brass (BCB), a twenty-member brass and percussion ensemble based in West Newton, will present a free concert celebrating military veterans in the main sanctuary of First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) on Saturday, November 11, at 7:30PM. (Ed Note: The location was changed…
Chestnut Hill Square is collecting much needed food and personal care items to benefit The Newton Food Pantry now through November 19, 2023. Items collected will be used to stock the shelves of the food pantry and support their goal of alleviating food insecurity in Newton by providing supplemental food…
Unofficial results posted on the City’s website for the contested races for At-Large City Councilor (seats elected by all voters city-wide) are as follows: Ed. Note: We updated this article with results from the City’s website, resulting in one more vote for each candidate above the numbers originally reported.
Unofficial results posted on the City’s website for the contested races for Ward Councilor (the City Council seats voted on by the residents of each ward separately) are as follows: The margin in the Ward 6 Bixby/Gordon race was 24 votes. If 12 of the 2,586 total voters (0.46%) had voted…
Of the 24 races in this November’s municipal election, 18 races were uncontested, including all of the School Committee, three quarters of the At-Large Councilors, and half of the Ward Councilors. The following candidates ran and won unopposed. Except as noted, all are incumbents who were running for re-election. At-Large…
Applications are being accepted for home ownership opportunity for 74 Webster Park Unit B, a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath condominium in West Newton. Newton Community Development Foundation is accepting applications for waiting lists for two locations:
We revised Nonantum Village Center Overlay District: Another Look to more clearly explain Planning Department Deputy Director Jennifer Caira’s remarks.
The Foundation for Racial, Ethnic and Religious Harmony is currently accepting grant proposals that aim to facilitate learning, interaction, and understanding, and to encourage the recognition of diversity within the community as a source of community strength. Eligible proposals include educational, nonprofit, professional, or other endeavors focusing on racial, ethnic and religious harmony. …
Newton Community Pride will host “Meet the Maestro,” an intimate evening of conversation with acclaimed Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart, on November 8, 6:30PM-8:30PM, at the Showcase SuperLux Chestnut Hill. Jim Braude, co-host of Boston Public Radio, will interview Lockhart about his musical career, his experiences collaborating with a diverse…