Construction of a much-anticipated traffic calming project at the intersection of Waverley Avenue and Franklin Street is underway. For years, abutters had noticed the high volume of traffic accidents at the intersection and pushed the City to implement a speed-reducing raised table. The project was approved by the City Council…
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Since 2011, local nonprofit Newton at Home has been on a mission to help older Newton residents age in place with dignity and independence. The organization, which is built on a membership system and a neighbors-helping-neighbors style of community, connects “members” — older adults looking for support — with a network of…
The mission of the Newton-based Price Center is to “empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, to thrive in living, social, and work communities.” In her first year as CEO, Abigail Parrilla has been instrumental in creating new opportunities, developing existing programs, and setting a path for the…
On April 21, Emily Craven (NNHS ‘22) ran the 129th Boston Marathon to raise money for the third annual Fig City News summer internship program. Before the day of the Marathon, she had raised a total of $7530, exceeding her goal of $7500. This included proceeds from the five-kilometer “Shamrock”…
On July 28, Newton high school student and pianist Matthew Ding, accompanied by four friends, stepped out onto the largest stage at 2Life Communities’ Brighton campus, a local senior living center. To much acclaim, they performed Pachelbel’s Canon for the audience in the 255-seat auditorium. This concert, while Ding’s largest…
Alumni of the Newton Public School system may have hazy memories of Newton’s education regarding Native American history — a unit here, a presentation there. Quickly forgotten in the whirlwind of school. Newton native and author Joseph Lee has stepped forward to fill some gaps in common understanding of Massachusetts’…
When President Trump signed into law his “Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4, it brought cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other federal food assistance, and Newton’s food pantries braced for the impact. To combat a potential statewide increase in food insecurity, Governor Maura Healey created an…
Jerry Reilly works magic not only in his Newton Upper Falls neighborhood, but across Newton, always planning fun and engaging events that bring people together. Reilly has been an Upper Falls resident since moving from West Roxbury 17 years ago. His contributions to the community take many forms – everything…
On August 1, Director of Transportation Planning Jenn Martin and Director of Planning and Development Barney Heath sent an update to the Newton City Council regarding the recently launched Washington Street Pilot project. Construction began in the spring and is expected to be completed in the fall. The project, which…
Behind the wooden gates of a Waban home’s backyard, Newton residents made small talk about the weather, their summer plans, and—clean energy? Green Newton’s neighborly “Summer Pizza Party” event at the home of David Miller, parent of a former Green Newton intern, took place on Monday, August 4. This event…