Newton Community Farm (NCF) will host a forum, Food for All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community, where participants can come learn about the impact of local farms and urban agriculture on food security, community-driven approaches to reducing food waste and distributing food, and how people can support…
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The Newton Neighbors 4th annual Diaper Drive in support of families is underway! Last year, Newton Neighbors distributed more than 25,000 diapers and wipes and hopes to exceed that this year. Donations needed: It’s not too late to help. At $30 – $40 a box, it is no surprise that…
Newton’s Parks, Recreation & Culture department has gathered 29 opportunities to volunteer on NewtonSERVES day, May 4. Each opportunity is hosted by a Newton community group. Anyone 18 years or older may register here to volunteer. Volunteers under the age of 18 are welcome and need not register, but they…
Judy Gordon is preparing to retire after 48 years of teaching and research at Boston College, where she has served as professor, chair of the Management and Organization Department, and associate dean of teaching and learning in BC’s Carroll School of Management. Dr. Anna Berik, the founder of Newton Dental…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance Committee will meet on Monday regarding: Zoning & Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday regarding: Public Facilities Committee will meet on Wednesday regarding: Public Safety & Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday: School Committee School Committee will meet on Wednesday. The…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 29 at 7PM. The…
School Committee will meet in person (Room 210, Education Center) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Ed. Note: This post has been updated to include the agenda for the School Committee meeting.
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 28 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (City Hall Basement, Room B17) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 28 at…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
The Cooper Center will host a Pop-Up Zumba Gold class with Ketty on April 24, 1PM-2:30PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). This is a great opportunity to experience the joy of Zumba in a relaxed and supportive environment. Feel free to bring a friend or…
The City of Newton will host an event — Balancing Older Adult Care, Kids, Career, and More — at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street) on May 5 at 7PM. Founder of Working Daughter and author of two award-winning books, Liz O’Donnell will lead attendees through a discussion about…
The Newtonville Area Council holds Listening Hours monthly, alternating between Clover (855 Washington Street) and Caffè Nero (28 Austin Street) in Newtonville. Next one is 11AM-Noon at Clover. Come and provide your feedback.