Not so very long ago, playing music, exercising in gym class, and learning side-by-side with children from different racial backgrounds were revolutionary ideas in education. But at one trailblazing Newton school, those concepts were put into practice more than 160 years ago. “We do now take a lot of these…
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The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Chapter 24 is hosting a 100th Anniversary Gala with music, food, and dancing with members and guests. It will take place on September 30, 6-11PM at the Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue). Tickets are required. For more information, contact Jason at 617-834-3447,…
The IPD Newton Planning Committee is organizing an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration with cultural dances, presentations, and food. It will take place on October 9, 11AM-5PM at Albemarle Field (250 Albemarle Road, Nonantum). Entry is free.
A crowd gathered inside Fire Department Headquarters at 1164 Centre Street on Monday, to honor the eight Newton residents who were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. To ensure the tragedy isn’t forgotten – especially in Newton, where eight victims lived – a local nonprofit created the…
At its August 24 meeting, the Newton Historical Commission voted unanimously to designate two 19th century village buildings – the Strong Block in Waban Square and the Swedenborgian Church building in Newtonville – as historic landmarks. Waban and Newtonville are designated Village Center Overlay Districts, and Newton Landmark designation protects…
At 6PM on September 11, the Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee and the City of Newton will host Newton’s 22nd annual Day of Remembrance of 9-11 at the City’s 9-11 Memorial on the front lawn of Fire Department headquarters, 1164 Centre Street. Donations to support the ongoing maintenance of the Memorial may be…
The Foxtail Legacy is a tale of the legacies we all are heir to — family history, family dynamics, family culture, and genetics. And it is that last category that at the beginning and end of the novel is pivotal in defining who should be and is “family.” All heirs…
Once again, this week, Nonantum — known as “The Lake” — will be the site of its annual Italian festival. Festa Italiana reflects a close-knit community, many of whose families emigrated from San Donato Val di Comino and neighboring villages. Once again, Pellegrini Park (11 Hawthorne Street) will be the…
The St. Mary of Carmen Society hosts its 88th annual Italian-American festival, July 12-16, 5PM-11PM (4PM-11PM on July 16) in Pelligrini Park (11 Hawthorn Street, Nonantum). Carnival by Fiesta Shows, with special prices on Wednesday and Thursday. Food, beer, and wine for sale each night. Raffles supporting the St. Mary…
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…