The Newtonville Historic District Commission’s review of a proposal to replace four gas-powered street lamps on Prescott Street with solar-powered LED fixtures was postponed last week due to lack of a quorum. This may delay a decision that could shape the future of Newton’s remaining 77 historic gas-powered street lamps.…
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The MBTA announced that construction of a new, accessible, fully bidirectional Newtonville Commuter Rail station will begin in November 2026. The station is expected to be closed December 2026 to April 2029. Currently, there are no plans to increase or reroute bus service for Newtonville commuters during those 28 months.…
The Harmony Foundation presents the Setti D. Warren Memorial Food Drive, collecting nonperishable food donations through July 12 at drop-off boxes located at Fire Station #7 (144 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls) and Fire Station #4 (195 Crafts St, Newtonville). A significant and meaningful component of this year’s 52nd Annual…
The Cooper Center hosts a Fourth of July Party at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville), Monday, July 6 from 3PM – 4PM. Enjoy another epic Cooper deck party! Dance or listen to live music from the Bo and Bill Winiker Band while you enjoy ice cream from Cabot’s. A dairy-free flavor…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) hosts Gorgeous Gardens of New England Part 2 on Tuesday, July 7 from 10:30AM – 11:30AM. Joanne Pearson returns for a second virtual tour, this time featuring 11 beautiful gardens, six of which were heavily influenced by their owners’ or designers’ travels to…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) hosts Chat with Mayor Marc on Thursday, July 9 from 1PM – 2:30PM. Join Mayor Marc Laredo in the Reading Room for casual conversation as he stops by as part of his Summer Meetup series. Just drop in.
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) presents Jazz Concert on Thursday, July 9 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM. The String Swing Trio is composed of Rob Natoli on guitar and vocals, Diane Wernick on saxophone, and Mike Ball on bass guitar, each of whom has over 40 years of experience.…
The Newton Commission on Disability, the Newton Free Library, and Understanding Our Differences present the Disability Pride Celebration at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) on Sunday, July 19 from 2 – 4PM. July is Disability Pride Month, and this year, Newton is throwing a celebration! Adults and kids…
State Representative Amy Sangiolo will host a Coffee Chat on July 24 at 10AM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street).
Older Adult Services presents Intergenerational Animal Adventures! at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville), Tuesday, August 4 from 10:30AM – 11:30AM. Meet a variety of animals including a (non-spraying) skunk, a goat, and an owl. Learn about these animals and get close. Controlled touching is allowed at the discretion…
Colette Phillips, CEO and Founder of Get Konnected!, will speak in Cabot Park Village’s Black History Lecture Series on Friday, August 7 at 3PM in the Community Room of Cabot Park Village (280 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville). Cabot Park Village’s Black History Lecture Series is free, open to the public, and…
The Newtonville Area Council hosts Newtonville Village Day on Walnut Street, Newtonville, on Sunday, September 20 from 11AM – 3PM. Newtonville’s “party of the year” is back, filling the village center with music, food, art, kids’ activities, and neighbors from across Newton. The event’s famous train rides and musical performances…