Newton Cultural Development’s Gingerbread House Exhibit & Contest is now open through December 14 at City Hall when it’s open (generally 8:30AM-5PM plus during evening meetings there). Come view this amazing display of architectural and confectionery talent. Cast your vote for your favorite houses in three categories: Youth (under 15 years), Adults,…
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The Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation and Recreation will hold a virtual public meeting on November 28, 6PM-7:30PM concerning the design of the Ellis Stone Storehouse at Hemlock Gorge Reservation in Newton Upper Falls. Register here. The project team will present the preliminary design plans forthe restoration of the storehouse, which…
The Newton Coalition for Community Wellness will host an overdose prevention community resource night on November 29, 7PM-8:30PM, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (258 Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls). The evening will include a speaker series — including Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Lower Falls resident Dr. Sarah Bagley — as well as Narcan and Fentanyl Test…
Please plan to attend, and to share the word about an upcoming virtual public meeting for the City of Newton Washington Street Pilot Project. Newton’s Planning and Development Department will host an online meeting (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 30 at 6:30PM to describe the Washington Street Pilot Project, share several…
Since a citizens’ petition to repeal the winter parking ban was rejected by the City Council, the ban remains in effect. From December 1 through March 31, it is illegal to park for more than one hour on any street between 2AM and 6AM. Violators are subject to a $25…
December 1-3, Mayor Fuller’s team will once again transform City Hall into an 18-hole mini golf course winding through the secret staircase in the Mayor’s Office, City Council Chambers, and War Memorial. Families, friends, neighbors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend, as individuals or in groups of…
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton will host its Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 2, 9:30AM to 2PM at 1326 Washington Street, West Newton. Holiday Shopping with Heart! Stalls and tables spill forth with treasures, new and old. Items include handmade items, toys, books, jewelry, gifts and collectables, jams and jellies,…
Christmas Trees! Stop by FUUSN in West Newton to pick out your Christmas tree. Choose from Fraser, Canaan, and Balsam firs. The lot is open… …until December 22 or until we run out of trees! First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton).
The Corpus Christi – St. Bernard Parish will hold its Poinsettia Festival on Saturday, December 2 (1PM- 5:30PM) and Sunday, December 3 (7:30AM-1PM) at 1522 Washington Street, West Newton. It will be in the parish hall (green building) across from the church. There will be raffle baskets, homemade baked goods,…
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all community members an intimate gathering on Sunday, December 3, 1:30PM-3:30PM, at the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Waban) for a book group discussion of one of the most banned books of the last two years, Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. Whether…