We are very pleased to announce that the first two of the four Fig City News high-school summer interns started with us last week. Bella Ishanyan and Emma Zhang are rising seniors at Newton South High School and co-Editors-in-Chief of the school’s award-winning paper, the Lion’s Roar. They have a lot to offer Fig…
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Joan Mikula, former Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DPH), received an honorary degree and delivered the keynote address at the commencement ceremony of William James College on June 11. In her 35-year career at DPH, she shifted emphasis from inpatient to community care, developed frameworks for serving…
There is an urgent need for blood donations, and the Mass General Bloodmobile will be in Newton this Sunday, July 9 from 8AM to 1:30PM at the Masonic Lodge (460 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville). Sign up here to donate whole blood. For more information, contact Bill Asadorian at 617-620-4128 or [email protected].
We revised Newton reviews police response at marathon, in the section on the June 14 Human Rights Commission meeting, to include a link to a statement from Newton Upstanders. We revised Boston-based Greatland Realty Partners acquires Newton’s Riverside Center to clarify that the Riverside Center property at 275 Grove Street…
Beloved Nonantum residents Lucia Arpino, Gilda (“Jill”) Damore, and Bruno Damore — victims of the June 25 triple homicide — are remembered in obituaries linked above. Visiting hours will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church (573 Washington Street) on Wednesday, July 5 from 4PM to 8PM. A…
CANCELED: Kids Morning: July 4, 10AM-Noon, at Newton Centre Bowl — the open green space below the hut off Tyler Terrace. A free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Patriotic Costume Parade, Grand Pet Promenade, Decorated Bicycle Parade, make…
We revised Mayor Fuller and DA Ryan lead community meeting following triple homicides to clarify that the additional public hearing on July 24 will be open to all who did not speak at the June 26 meeting, and another public hearing will be scheduled at a later date specifically for…
Daniel Francis Clifford, 74, a longtime Newton resident and commercial real estate consultant, appraiser (MAI) and reviewer, died at home from Melanoma on Sunday, June 25. He leaves his wife Margi Butler; daughter, Irene; son, Jay and his wife Denisse; stepson David Winbourne and his wife Justine, his brothers Doug and…
The St. Mary of Carmen Society hosts its 88th annual Italian-American festival, July 12-16, 5PM-11PM (4PM-11PM on July 16) in Pelligrini Park (11 Hawthorn Street, Nonantum). Carnival by Fiesta Shows, with special prices on Wednesday and Thursday. Food, beer, and wine for sale each night. Raffles supporting the St. Mary…
The Charles River Watershed Association is looking for help from community volunteers to clear the invasive water chestnut from the Charles River. The Community Water Chestnut Removal will take place on July 15, 9AM-12PM, at Paddle Boston: Newton Historic Boathouse (2401 Commonwealth Avenue, West Newton). Register here.
The City’s Health & Human Services Department, in partnership with the Riverside Trauma Center, will host two Coping Groups for those impacted by the recent tragedy in Newton. Riverside helps people recover from the overwhelming stress caused by traumatic events. Their team is specifically trained in disaster and critical-incident response…
The Charles River Regional Chamber invites all to a networking event: July 19, 8:30AM-9:30AM: Coffee Connect at Arsenal Yards. The CRRC’s big summer coffee connect is back for a second-straight year on the village green at Arsenal Yards for coffee and networking with professionals. Free for members and non-members.