Historic Newton is hosting an event, Candlelight Scavenger Hunt, where participants can explore the Jackson Homestead after dark! Complete an active scavenger hunt around the galleries and grounds, lit mainly by candlelight, and win a prize! Make shadow puppets, tell spooky stories, and see the museum in a whole new…
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After months of sometimes contentious public hearings, on October 16, the Newton Zoning Board of Appeals approved a Comprehensive 40B project to be developed by Boylston Properties at 78 Crafts Street. The finalized decision provides for four buildings with 295 rental units, 59 of which will be rented to people…
In a first for the Newton Zoning Board of Appeals, the City Council filed an appeal to an Inspectional Services Department (ISD) ruling – in this case, a ruling stating that the current developer of the four-unit project at 16-22 Clinton Street was not in violation of the approved Council…
This week Newton celebrates Halloween Window Painting — an event created by Meryl Kessler and Barbara Litwin 25 years ago and now hosted by Newton Cultural Development. Businesses donate window space, and students in Grades 3-8 sign up to create spooky — and sometimes very clever — works of art…
The IPD Newton Planning Committee is organizing an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration with cultural dances, presentations, and food. It will take place on October 14, 11AM-5PM at Albemarle Field (250 Albemarle Road, Nonantum). Entry is free.
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
Newton Cultural Development (NCD) is hosting Halloween Window Painting — the 25th anniversary of this event. Student painters in grades 3-8 (with adult supervision) will be able to paint Halloween-themed masterpieces within these guidelines on participating merchants’ windows. Help celebrate 25 years of Halloween Window Painting by participating. Then join…
Saint Mary of Carmen Women’s Society is hosting Halloween at the Park with pumpkin decorating, music, treats, a jack-o-lantern walk and more. It will take place on Saturday, October 26 at the Coletti-Magni Park (386 Watertown Street, Nonantum). The event is free, and the schedule is as follows:
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) is hosting a Collaborative Picnic with food, music, games, face painting and more. The collaborative will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, water, and ice cream, and guests are encouraged to bring a finger food app or dessert to share. It will take place…
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) are hosting a clothing drive. The drive gives everyone a chance to clean out their closets while providing for those in need. SVdP and SHOL will be collecting all types of clothes, coats, linens,…
There will be a reunion for the Newton North Highschool Class of 1979 with food, music, and dancing alongside Steve Siagel. It will take place on Saturday, Steptember 8, 7-11 PM at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California St, Nonantum). Tickets are $79 in advance by venmo (@Nadine-Nesbitt)…