The proposal for Dudley Road appears to have fallen through. The property is back on the market (see Listing). The City of Newton was given an opportunity to make an offer on the 14+ acre property adjacent to Newton South between Dudley and Brandeis Road and was in discussion with…
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Newton’s independent store owners know their customers, and that connection is hard to find at “big box” stores. When you shop at one of the city’s small retailers, you’ll find items that were carefully curated by owners who have detailed knowledge about the products they sell. These are just a…
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton will host its Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 2, 9:30AM to 2PM at 1326 Washington Street, West Newton. Holiday Shopping with Heart! Stalls and tables spill forth with treasures, new and old. Items include handmade items, toys, books, jewelry, gifts and collectables, jams and jellies,…
Christmas Trees! Stop by FUUSN in West Newton to pick out your Christmas tree. Choose from Fraser, Canaan, and Balsam firs. The lot is open… …until December 22 or until we run out of trees! First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton).
The Corpus Christi – St. Bernard Parish will hold its Poinsettia Festival on Saturday, December 2 (1PM- 5:30PM) and Sunday, December 3 (7:30AM-1PM) at 1522 Washington Street, West Newton. It will be in the parish hall (green building) across from the church. There will be raffle baskets, homemade baked goods,…
The Waban Improvement Society invites all to its Waban Lights and Family Sing-Along event on Sunday, December 3 at 4:45PM the grounds of the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Waban). Before lighting up the beloved Waban Library Center building and surrounding grounds — creating a wonderland of light throughout…
On Sunday, December 31 at 10:30AM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Carol Sing service, followed by a coffee hour. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include holiday favorites and plenty of good cheer. All are welcome! First Church in Chestnut Hill…
On November 15 the City Council received two letters — and the Mayor received another letter — from federal and state legislators and officials explaining the benefits of Newton’s Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) zoning proposal and specifically mentioning Auburndale. In this letter to the City Council president, Representative Jake…
A memorable scene in the 2021 film C’mon C’mon features Joaquin Phoenix’s character reading to his 9-year-old nephew from Star Child, a book by highly regarded Newton Highlands children’s book author and illustrator Claire A. Nivola. About a flame of vapor that travels to earth to experience human life as…
At only 200 square feet, Newton Centre shop Dear Duchess gives new meaning to the saying, “Good things come in small packages.” “It can get tight with five people shopping … [but] it’s kind of fun,” said owner Rachel Sciaba. The Union Street clothing and accessories store recently opened at…
Music Mondays — a women-run nonprofit presenting frequent, live music concerts — will present Beethoven and Brahms for Double-Bass and Piano on December 4, 2PM-3PM, both in-person at the Scandinavian Cultural Center’s Nordic Hall (206 Waltham Road, West Newton) and online (Zoom link). It will be performed by Yung-chiao Wei of Baton Rouge…
The Upper Falls Area Council and Little Luke’s Café are hosting Carols, Cocoa & Cookies — a winter holiday celebration — in Pettee Square on December 15, 6PM-7:30PM. A winter sing-a-long will be led by retired Newton elementary school music teacher, Martha Holmes. Refreshments will be provided by Little Luke’s Café. Pettee…