In recent weeks, the Laredo Administration has resumed discussions about repairs to Bullough’s Pond dam that, under former Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, sparked tensions and ultimately went unresolved. Laredo Administration officials are now presenting a variety of potential options for dam repair that could have a range of implications for the…
After nearly four years dark, the historic former railroad station beside the Newton Centre Green Line stop (70 Union Street) is set to become a restaurant again. The new restaurant will be another Lockheart, like the southwestern-style taco-and-cocktails spot of that name in Wellesley, according to Newton permit and licensing…
Newton Asian Mart, the Asian supermarket in the former Walgreens space in Newton Centre, has received a temporary Certificate of Occupancy from the City, clearing the way for the store to open after a stop-work order halted activity in late April. City permit records show the temporary certificate (BTCO-26-28) was…
The City will host a one-day preview of this seasons Newton Farmers’ Markets on Saturday, June 13, 9:30AM-12:30PM on Union Street in Newton Centre, by the Newton Centre T station. It will feature more than 25 vendors offering farm-fresh produce, local seafood, baked goods, cheeses, specialty foods, and family-friendly activities.…
Newton Free Library (1300 Walnut St, Newton Centre) presents The MUSOG Trio in Concert on Sunday, June 14 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Trio presents an afternoon of classical music for violin, cello, and guitar, featuring works spanning Italy to South America, including music by Paganini, Piazzolla, and…
Go Behind the Scenes Tour of the Newton Free Library on Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at Newton Free Library (1300 Walnut St, Newton Centre). Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Newton Free Library? This tour will: Registration is required for this program. Sign up…
Artist in Residence, Kasey Kaufman will present her project The Memory Quilt on Wednesday, June 18 6:30-8PM at the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre). Kasey will talk about her residency and the inspiration for her quilt project, which will be on display. The talk will take…
Newton Free Library presents “Come Together” The Pamela Means Abbey Road Show on Sunday, June 21 from 2:00PM – 3:00PM at Druker Auditorium (330 Homer St, Newton Centre). “Come Together” The Pamela Means Abbey Road Show is an intergenerational community concert. Millions of doods and brosephs out there doing The…
Newton Free Library invites you to Nature Walk at the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut St, Newton Centre) on Wednesday, June 24 at 10:30 AM. Walk the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum’s winding roads with their Staff Arborist to see nature right in the center of the city. This loop…
Local artist Marcia Cooper will donate 30% of sales from her painting exhibit Positive Connections to Green Newton on view at Newton City Hall (1000 Comm Ave, Newton Centre) through the end of June. An interview of the artist by Jay Sugarman is available to watch on his NewTV program, Museum Open House.…
Chief Greg Gentile and Newton Firefighters invite the community to a pancake breakfast to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on Sunday, June 28 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Newton Fire HQ (1164 Centre St, Newton Centre). Visit the Newton Fire Museum, climb aboard a fire truck, take a selfie…
Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St, Oak Hill) hosts Senior Medicinal Wellness Walk, Tuesday, June 30 from 10AM – 11:30AM. Cost is $10 per person; space is limited to 25 participants. Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy for a slow meander through the fields to learn how to harvest local plants for…
