For twenty-one years, Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) has invited state legislators to nominate women in their district to be honored as “Commonwealth Heroines.” This year, Rep. Kay Khan, 11th Middlesex District, chose Ellie Goldberg, a dedicated advocate for children’s health. According to MCSW, which sponsors the…
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350Mass/Newton, Green Newton, and Mothers Out Front will host a Candidate Forum on Climate and the Environment on June 20 at 7PM in the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall. Candidates for both the 11th Middlesex District seat (currently held by Rep. Kay Khan) and the 12th Middlesex District seat…
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton and Charles River Watershed Association will host a leisurely midday paddle on one of the more beautiful stretches of the Quinobequin (Charles River) — on Saturday, June 29, 10AM-2PM. Journeying up the river, participants will have the opportunity to hear from: Lunch will be provided by Mashpee Wampanoag chef Sherry…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton is sponsoring a celebration of Lughnasadh (pronounced “LOO-nah-sah”) at the Cove Park (104 West Pine Street, Auburndale) on August 1 at 6:30PM. All are welcome to participate in this event. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is midway between the Summer Solstice and the…
On August 18 at 10AM, the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum will host a summertime horticultural tour through its grounds, led by its Arborist, Julie Clements. On the 1.5-mile tour showcasing perennial gardens, the public will learn about the Arboretum’s ecological diversity, from shade gardens and wetland areas to pollinators. All…
In collaboration with the Crystal Lake Conservancy, MassWildlife will offer free, hands-on fishing lessons on August 28, 5-7PM, on the Levingston Cove Fishing Deck at Crystal Lake (182 Lake Avenue). Adults and families who want to learn how to fish will get instruction and have fun practicing skills, including setting…
City Council passes amendment 13-11, but State acceptance remains in doubt. The June 3 City Council meeting contained item #49-24 “Discussion and possible adoption of an ordinance requiring electrification of all new construction and substantial renovations.” The proposed ordinance is called the Fossil Fuel-Free Ordinance (pages 7-11 here), which was…
On May 28, the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee discussed two proposed ordinances: Fossil Fuel-Free Adoption of the Fossil Fuel-Free ordinance would require all new buildings, all additions of over 1,000 square feet, and all renovations of more than 50% of a building to be fully electrified. Building owners would…
The food we eat is an intensely personal choice (unless there are shortages or financial limitations). While some make decisions based on religious rules or life-threatening allergies, others are inspired to make changes due to concerns about overall health, the environment, and animal welfare. Newton residents Diana Goldman, Mary Fitzgerald,…
Despite the rainy and chilly May 19 weather, about eighty people joined in the annual Spring Tree Tour at the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, hosted by the Friends of Newton Cemetery. One of the oldest “garden cemeteries” in the U.S., established in 1855, the Cemetery was awarded Level 2 Arboretum…
Sunday, May 5, was the city’s annual NewtonSERVES day of community volunteering to clean and improve parks, school grounds, open space areas, and conservation lands. Supported by Newton’s Parks, Recreation & Culture department, teams worked on 24 project sites across the city. Here’s a short photo voyage to several of…
After a year of deliberations, the ZBA may vote on the 528 Boylston Street project on May 1. There are two key reasons to support this project — affordability and climate action. Affordability: Newton needs more homes of all kinds to address the rapidly rising cost of housing. This project…