The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the installation of a new Walmart Depot (microfulfillment center) in an existing 20,000 square foot building at 241-247 Riverview, adjacent to the City’s Resource Recovery Center on Rumford Avenue. The facility will be closed to the public and used solely for distribution of high-demand…
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The John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton hosts its 42nd Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 27 at Woodland Golf Club (1897 Washington St, Auburndale). Generously presented by Needham Bank. Registration is open for foursomes, individual tickets, and sponsorship opportunities. Come enjoy a great day of golf…
NNHS Girls in AI Club presents AI Exploration Workshops at Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn St, Auburndale) on Thursday, July 30 from 7PM – 8PM. Girls in AI is hosting AI exploration workshops that will introduce students and parents to the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI)! Through an engaging…
The City of Newton wraps up Village Movie Nights at Auburndale Cove (West Pine St, Auburndale) on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8PM with a screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The series is presented in collaboration with West Newton Cinema and brings six free outdoor movie screenings to parks and playgrounds across Newton’s villages…
Don’t Forget Your Art! takes place at United Parish of Auburndale’s Betty Meyer Gallery (64 Hancock St, Auburndale) on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30PM. Don’t Forget Your Art! returns to the stage with a great show on the way! In addition, poet Matthew Sisson returns, as does storyteller Anne L.…
After a 10-year tenure in the basement of Newton City Hall, the Newton Food Pantry cut the ribbon on its new building at 131 Rumford Avenue in Auburndale on Friday, June 12. The building features 5,000 square feet of space and includes many new amenities, such as a refrigerated produce…
On Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Newton’s Historic Boathouse (2401 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale), Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) Newton will host the fourth annual Quinobequin Intertribal Paddle: a relaxing midday paddle on one of the most beautiful stretches of the…
Whether stealing Mr. McGregor’s veggies, hanging out with Winnie-the-Pooh, or racing off to Wonderland, rabbits star in many classic children’s stories, shows, and movies. “It’s important for kids to meet and interact with animals that they don’t necessarily see every day,” said Shannon Callaghan, the livestock coordinator and educator at…
Newton PorchFest will be held on Saturday, June 6, 12-6PM (rain or shine!), with free music by performers playing in over 50 locations across Auburndale, Lower Falls, Waban Center, and West Newton. All events are free and open to the public. View the schedule and map here. Questions? Want to…
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s 2nd Annual Women’s Conference will be on Friday, June 12 from 8AM – 3PM at Lasell University (1844 Comm Ave, Auburndale). The conference brings together 200 women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging voices from across Greater Boston for a day of professional development and meaningful…
Across the country, coworking spaces are reshaping the traditional office model. In Newton, centers like Ware Street Workspaces in Auburndale, Labshares in Nonantum, and the UMass Innovation Institute in Oak Hill are prominent examples of that trend, offering different services. According to a report by Statista in November 2025, the…
In the children’s room of the Auburndale Community Library on a February afternoon, artist Mia Cross worked on a mural honoring Kirby Green Grochal, a beloved community member, daughter, and mother who died in May 2023. On Sunday, April 12, the community will gather for the grand opening of this…