We revised Cold Spring Park pollinator garden in full bloom to make clear that this is the first pollinator garden in Newton that has plants chosen from the list cited. It is not the first pollinator garden in Newton. MaryLee Belleville’s letter to the editor was corrected to state that…
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The Newton Free Library, which presents 23 art exhibitions each year in its two display places, invites artists to apply exhibit their art. Proposals are currently being accepted for exhibits during January – June 2024. It’s one of the busiest public library buildings in Massachusetts, and its galleries are highly…
Ellen Meyers is retiring after sixteen years with the Newton Free Library, managing Programs and Communications. She will soon be working part-time as the Administrative Consultant for RUACH Community Health, one of the Hebrew College Campus Partners. Colleen McElduff of Lower Falls has received a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Hobart and William…
The City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed Village Center Overlay District zoning (maps and text) on Monday, June 26 at 7PM. It will be held both in-person (City Council Chamber, City Hall) and virtual (Zoom link). See the presentation that the City’s Planning Department…
Created in the 1600s by a dam for a grist mill, Bullough’s Pond is now a Newton landmark. Learn about its history and enjoy a presentation by Newton photographer, Ellen Foust, who shows a selection of cloudscapes and other stunning views. Foust has photographed the pond almost daily since 2018,…
We have updated First-ever voluntary DNA collection by state planned at Newton City Hall — postponed by weather and ACLU concerns with quotes from George Annas, Tarik Lucas, and the City of Newton.
Every Thursday from June 22 through July 27, The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) will host Summer Pop-Ups, 11:30AM to 2:30PM, featuring lunch from a local restaurant, pop-up shops of local businesses, music, and kids’ craft activities. Orchestrated by Lauren Berman’s civic-minded marketing firm, ALL Over Newton, the…
Current parking stickers for seniors (65+) normally expire at the end of June but have been extended to through July 31. New stickers, good for two years (until June 30, 2025) maybe be ordered now. To get one, you’ll need the following: copy of your driver’s license, copy of your…
Newton Community Farm is offering a weekly Fruit Share in conjunction with Autumn Hills Orchard in Groton, MA. Each weekly distribution consists of a 4–5 pound (approximate) bag of apples and occasionally may include grapes or pears. Shares will be available for pickup at Newton Community Farm under the white tent at the…
Josephine McNeil, Co-Founder and Executive Director of CAN-DO has received a 2023 Community Advocacy Award and award grant from the Eastern Bank Foundation for CAN-DO’s effectiveness in helping low and very low income residents of Newton access affordable housing and get access to the services they need to achieve more financial security…
Just in time for high school finals, the Library will be open until 11 pm Monday, June 12 – Wednesday June 14 to give students extra time to prepare for their exams and final projects. We’ll have school supplies on hand, and offer special de-stressing activities and of course snacks! …
On June 12 at 7:30PM, Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) will hold a meeting s for people who have been helping to lead a FORJ group at a school or who would like to help lead a group next year. The meeting will be facilitated by Amy Behrens (Former FORJ…