West Suburban YMCA has promoted the following executives: Martin Lowenthal of the Bullfinch Group has been named among Forbes’ Three-Time Top Security Financial Professionals by Shook Research®. The following Newton residents graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May: Bennett Frost of Newton South High School is one of 60 young…
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[UPDATE] Candidates Maria Greenberg and Josh Krintzman have provided links to their campaign websites. And in Ward 4, Cyrus Dahmubed has decided to run for Councilor-at-Large, against first-time candidate James Chaimanis and incumbent Josh Krintzman — three candidates for two seats. Dahmubed’s dropping out of the Ward Councilor race ensures…
The Cooper Center for Active Living in Newton in collaboration with the Newton Free Library hosts monthly LGBTQIA+ socials. The next will be on Monday, August 11, 6PM-7:30PM in Conference Room A on the first floor of the Newton Free Library. It will be an LGBT-themed Story Slam! Come prepared…
The Newton Free Library is hosting the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Wednesday, August 13 from 10AM-3PM. Visit the Library’s website to register and to learn more about donating blood – including eligibility, an overview of the process, and guidelines for how to prepare before your donation.
Newton Cultural Development will present a free family concert by Mike Behind the Mic Callahan on Wednesday, August 13, 6PM-7:30PM at the Cabot Street Butterfly Pavilion (101 East Side Parkway). Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Another quiet, mid-summer week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. City Council has received an update on the Washington Street Pilot from the Planning and Development Department. It addresses “final steps ahead for construction, the planned refinements in response to community, and Councilor feedback and…
Historic Newton will lead a walking tour in Farlow Park on August 14, 6:30PM-7:30PM. One of Newton’s oldest parks, Farlow Park was built for passive enjoyment with a rich history and a range of different trees. Join Marc Welch, City Forester, to learn more about the early design and vision…
Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 5 at 8PM. The agenda includes the following:
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week.
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 5 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Conservation Commission will meet…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals. (see DRT Snapshot):
The Allen Center’s last 2025 summertime pop-up is Thursday, August 14th from 11:30AM-2PM at 35 Webster Street, West Newton. It’s a family-friendly afternoon of fabulous food, kids’ activities, shopping, and music. Newton Centre’s BAKEY will have its debut on the Allen Center patio. Kidcasso, Newtonville Books, WSYMCA, the Suzuki School of Newton,…