Cabot Black History Lecture: Prof. Cornell William Brooks on “The Legacy of Emmett Till and George Floyd at the Midterms” — Sept. 15

Cabot Black History Lecture: Prof. Cornell William Brooks on “The Legacy of Emmett Till and George Floyd at the Midterms” — Sept. 15

By FCN

On September 15 at 3PM, Harvard Kennedy School Prof. Cornell William Brooks will speak about The Legacy of Emmett Till and George Floyd at the Midterms in the Community Room at Cabot Park Village (280 Newtonville Ave.). This lecture is free and open to the public. Covid protocols: Masks are…

Community meeting – Future of Crystal Lake Park and Beach, Sept. 15

Community meeting – Future of Crystal Lake Park and Beach, Sept. 15

By FCN

The City’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Department will hold a virtual public meeting about improving Crystal Lake Beach and Park on September 15 at 6PM. Register in advance at this Zoom link. Meeting Flyer.

Community meeting: NewCAL Community Virtual Update, Sept. 15

Community meeting: NewCAL Community Virtual Update, Sept. 15

By FCN

The City will hold an online community meeting about the NewCAL project on September 15 at 6:30PM. Register in advance at this Zoom link.

Weekly Local Government Calendar

By FCN

The Fig City Local Government Calendar shows events for this week and all previous weeks. From there, you can copy any event to your own Google calendar with one click. Or use the Fig City App on iOS …and now on Android.

Historic Newton: Newtonians from Afar Immigration History, August 9 & 23

Historic Newton: Newtonians from Afar Immigration History, August 9 & 23

By FCN

Historic Newton will host two events about people who came to Newton from different parts of the world: why they immigrated, where they settled, and how they helped build our city. This two-part series of videos introduces guest narrators telling the history of different immigrant groups. Watch excerpts from these…

Public coffee in Newton with Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Aug. 31

Public coffee in Newton with Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Aug. 31

By FCN

Congressman Jake Auchincloss is hosting a series of “Coffee with Your Congressman” gatherings — free and open to the public — at local cafes and restaurants throughout the 4th Congressional District he represents. The meeting in Newton will be on August 31 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM. RSVP here and the…

NewTV’s 2nd Annual ‘Cones & Cars’ Summer Social, Aug. 24

NewTV’s 2nd Annual ‘Cones & Cars’ Summer Social, Aug. 24

By FCN

NewTV will host the 2nd annual Cones & Cars Summer Social on August 24, 5:30PM-7:30PM at 23 Needham Street. Classic cars will be on display, and there will be free ice cream and treats from Cabot’s, Bakers’ Best, Pizzi Farm, the Astound ice cream truck, and more. Admission is free…

Early voting has started for Sept. 6 Primary Election

Early voting has started for Sept. 6 Primary Election

By FCN

State Primary Elections will be held on September 6. Vote by mail: Request mail-in ballot by August 29 at 5PM. Early in-person voting at City Clerk’s office in City Hall: Sunday, August 28 (11AM-5PM) Monday-Friday, August 29-September 2 (8:30AM-5PM) Election Day in-person voting: September 6 (7AM-8PM) (Where to vote?)

Auburndale Village Day, August 27

Auburndale Village Day, August 27

By FCN

The Auburndale Neighborhood Association invites Newton residents to Auburndale Village Day on Saturday, August 27, 10AM-Noon. Auburndale’s stores and restaurants will hold sales and special promotions, while the Auburndale Community Library will be the center of activity for family-friendly activities and music. The event features sidewalk sales, meal promotions, family portraits, sidewalk art,…

Newton Cultural Council: 3-minute survey, open until Aug. 29

Newton Cultural Council: 3-minute survey, open until Aug. 29

By FCN

Each year the Newton Cultural Council conducts a community survey to align council priorities with community interests. Last year the NCC granted more than $40K from municipal and state funds to more than 54 local artists and organizations to support local programming in Newton’s artistic, humanist, and scientific community. Please help guide…

Historic Newton: Walking Tour of Newton Cemetery – Great Inventions, August 30

Historic Newton: Walking Tour of Newton Cemetery – Great Inventions, August 30

By FCN

On August 30 at 6PM, Historic Newton will lead a walking tour focusing on the lives of clever individuals whose final resting place is at Newton Cemetery — including inventors of the microwave oven, the flat-bottomed paper bag, a bread machine, and many more items both useful and fanciful. Fee:…

City seeks to hire election poll workers. Urgent need for Sept. 6

City seeks to hire election poll workers. Urgent need for Sept. 6

By FCN

The City of Newton is hiring poll workers for upcoming elections and is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic, passionate about civic involvement, registered to vote in Massachusetts, and available to work on these dates: August 27 – September 2 (Early Voting at City Hall) September 6 (State Primary)…

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