Newton Community Education has amazing Winter Programs and Summer Camps, and registration is open now. Learning that grows with you and your family – from Newton Public Schools! Winter Programs Registration is open now! For Adults: Day and evening classes for adults, including Painting, Real Estate Planning, Mah Jongg, Yoga, Cooking, Guitar,…
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Newton Schools Foundation (NSF) will host its second annual Trivia Night fundraiser on March 13, 7PM-10:30PM, at American Legion Post #440 (295 California Street). Proceeds from the event will fund grants for teachers to bring innovative programs and educational approaches to students in the Newton Public Schools. “Trivia Night is…
Parks, Recreation & Culture is partnering with the American Red Cross during February and April vacation weeks for lifeguard training courses to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water and deeper water and to provide professional-level care until emergency…
As scams continue, make sure you’re prepared! Join Stephanie Cabral, from the Better Business Bureau, at the Cooper Center on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 1PM. Topics include: the most recent common scams circulating in our community, key red flags to watch for, and the steps you can take to stay safe.
The January 7 School Committee meeting was the first regularly scheduled biweekly meeting of the recently elected 2026-2027 School Committee, and it was led by new Chair Alicia Piedalue. In her regular update, Superintendent Anna Nolin highlighted the Kindergarten enrollment period starting on March 2 and requested families with children…
On January 5, the School Committee — including new Mayor Marc Laredo — held a “retreat” at the Education Center with Superintendent Anna Nolin, Assistant Superintendent Ayesha Farag, and NPS General Counsel Jill Murray Grady. While nominally open to the public per Open Meeting Law, retreats are not broadcast nor…
MAA will hold an Open House on its campus (20 Manet Road, Chestnut Hill) on Wednesday, January 28 from 8:30–10:30 AM. MAA is a two-time National Blue Ribbon School with a rich history spanning 99 years, offering a tradition of academic excellence for Preschool through Grade 6 in a nurturing…
Two Kenneth Newcomb Oral History Grants of $500 each are available to high school students living in Newton Upper Falls. A grant recipient must reside in Newton Upper Falls and be a freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school (9th to 11th grade). Public and private school students are eligible.…
Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering swimming lessons for youth held at the Newton North High School Pool. Classes are on weekend mornings with a variety of levels from preschool up to level 6. Each session is a six week program and follows an American Red Cross curriculum. The Learn-to-Swim program…
Newton homeowners and residents are invited to a free virtual educational webinar, Efficient Water Heating for Newton Homes, sponsored by Green Newton and the City of Newton Climate & Sustainability Team. The webinar will take place Thursday, February 19 from 6-7PM via Zoom. Participants will gain key insights into energy-efficient…
We are three student journalists from the Newton Chinese Language School, and we had the opportunity to speak with Mayor Laredo after his inauguration. During our conversation, we were pleased to hear him share several points that revealed his commitment to the community. First, Laredo highlighted the importance of local…
When Marc Laredo steps into the Mayor’s office January 1, he will do so with an unusual distinction: having served both as Chair of the School Committee and as President of the City Council. Laredo believes this background will be an asset in his new role. “Especially with a brand-new…