State Representative John Lawn, the incumbent Democrat representing the 10th Middlesex District (parts of Newton, Watertown, and Waltham), says his work on health care policy, local funding, and responsiveness to community needs demonstrate why voters should return him to Beacon Hill this fall. Newton City Councilor is challenging him, as…
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Newton City Councilor Alison Leary is making the case for change as she challenges longtime incumbent State Rep. John Lawn in the Democratic primary for the 10th Middlesex District seat representing parts of Newton, Watertown, and Waltham. In an early August interview, Leary argued that rising health care costs, a…
Newton City Councilor and Democratic state representative candidate Alison Leary has apologized after remarks she made during last week’s Charles River Regional Chamber debate with incumbent State Rep. John Lawn. Her remarks about residents of Nonantum prompted criticism from neighborhood leaders, elected officials, and community members. During the July 22…
On Wednesday, July 15, Pellegrini Park on Hawthorne Street was packed with excited, multi-generational festival attendees anticipating Festa’s wide selection of music, food, rides, games, and fun. Many were longtime Festa fans, but many were newcomers to the 91st annual carnival, which attracts several thousand people on each of its…
Sunday, June 28, marked the 15th annual Nonantum Village Day, which featured celebrations of long-time Newton active citizen Martina Jackson, a scholarship awards ceremony, booths featuring numerous local businesses and vendors, a magic show, and more. Terry Sauro, President of the Nonantum Neighborhood Association, was a primary organizer of the…
Jackson Walnut Park School invites prospective families to its Admissions Summer Series at the Student Center (55 Walnut Park, Nonantum), with free sessions for children ages 4–10 running Thursday, June 25 through Friday, July 31. Children can enjoy messy art, music, and other hands-on activities along with a popsicle, while…
The Newton Parks and Recreation Department invites families to Picnic and Play in the Park, running weekdays from July 6 through August 14 from 10:30AM – 12:30PM outdoors at the Lincoln-Eliot School (150 Jackson Rd, Nonantum). Picnic and Play in the Park is a free, summer drop-in program for families…
The St. Mary of Carmen Society will host its 91st annual Italian-American Festival (Festa), open 5PM-11PM each day, Wednesday-Sunday, July 15-19, at Pelligrini Park (11 Hawthorne Street, Nonantum). The festival midway and grounds will be packed with rides, games, food, entertainment, family, and tradition. Music Live bands are scheduled for…
Green Newton invites Newton families to Solar Oven S’mores at Lincoln-Eliot School (150 Jackson Rd, Nonantum), part of the Picnic & Play in the Park series, on Wednesday, July 15 from 10:30AM – 12:30PM. Newton families are invited to a hands-on sustainability activity this summer, part of the City’s Picnic & Play in…
Green Newton hosts Bright Ideas and LEGO® Bricks at Lincoln-Eliot School (150 Jackson Rd, Nonantum), part of the Picnic & Play in the Park series, on Thursday, July 23 from 10:30AM – 12:30PM. Newton families are invited to a hands-on sustainability activity this summer, part of the City’s Picnic & Play in the…
Green Newton and Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St, Oak Hill) present Sun Prints at the Farm on Thursday, July 30 from 2:30PM – 4PM. Green Newton and Newton Community Farm invite kids to an afternoon of creativity and discovery. Kids will create their own one-of-a-kind sun print T-shirt using the power of…
The City of Newton’s Village Movie Nights comes to Pellegrini Park (11 Hawthorn St, Nonantum) on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8PM with a screening of Rudy. 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 on Thursday evenings this summer.…