The battle-torn blog, Village14.com, has provided such great information, opinion, connection, entertainment, and mystery over the years, but it will soon be shutting down. Village Chieftain Jerry Reilly has called a gathering to bid the blog goodbye. All are invited to gather on July 13, 6:30PM-9PM, upstairs at Paddy’s (95…
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Over 250 Newton residents gathered at the Hyde Community Center field on Monday to mark Juneteenth, the anniversary of the order in Texas on June 19, 1865 proclaiming freedom for enslaved people. The event featured live music, food trucks, vendors, family-friendly activities, and booths supporting local Black-owned businesses. The program began with…
Newton Juneteenth Celebration will take place on June 19, noon-4PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). It’s free, and you are encouraged to reserve a spot. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities to celebrate our national holiday commemorating the emancipation of…
Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture is hosting a celebration for Gath Pool and its 58 years of operation, before the pool is closed for renovations. The celebration will take place on August 11, 6PM-7:30PM at Gath Pool (256 Albemarle Road, Newton).
Historic Newton is hosting several walking tours across historic sites and landmarks. Upcoming tours:
On June 11, 10AM-12PM, the Friends of Hemlock Gorge and the Newton Conservators will jointly host a free tour of Hemlock Gorge park, “hidden” at the intersection of Routes 9 and 95. Designed by Charles Eliot of the Olmsted design firm, it was once a Sunday destination for thousands of…
Newton’s Memorial Day Parade was held on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, from Newton North High School to Coletti-Magni Park. Here are the highlights…
In a tradition spanning many decades, community groups, under the direction of the City’s Veterans Officer and other veterans, have collaborated in planting American flags at the graves of veterans in the Newton Cemetery before Memorial Day. Greer Tan Swiston has been doing this for twenty years, starting by coordinating…
Even though Judi Tischler knows what it’s like to own a historic home, since hers was built in 1911, it’s always a learning experience to get a peek inside of other old Newton properties. Last Sunday, members of the public got a chance to step back in time and explore…
David Boronkay has invited a few guests to visit his newly renovated home, but this weekend he’ll be welcoming hundreds. That’s because his 1800s farmhouse is one of seven properties that will be open to the public as part of Historic Newton‘s 2023 Newton House Tour on May 21. The event, which…
Historical research, by Auburndale resident Bill McEvoy is being featured in the Watertown News. McEvoy researched and profiled nine nurses and fifteen Clergy who served in the Civil War and are buried at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. The nine nurses were featured as part of National Nurses Week. McEvoy is…
Newton’s Cappella Clausura will celebrate the finale of its 2022-2023 season with a history-making event: Three Women on May 7 at 4PM at Emmanuel Church (15 Newbury Street, Boston). Join us, Suffrage100MA, the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, and other local partners as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Boston…