The weather was fine, the people were friendly, the cake was delicious. Here are some quick photos of Newtonville Village Day, 2023.
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In an email to the West Newton Business Community forwarded to the West Newton resident listserve by Ward 3 Councilor Andrea Kelley, the Department of Public Works will be reconfiguring lanes on Washington Street within the West Newton Square area to improve overall Washington Street corridor operations Sunday, October 8 from 10PM until…
The nearly 90-year old Mount Alvernia High School campus, owned by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (MFIC), was purchased by Boston College for $40.5 million on September 25, according to Mass Land Records. The twenty-three-acre campus is located across Centre Street from the BC Newton campus and…
After a long career in child welfare administration, Randy Block is running to be Ward Councilor for Ward 4. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 4, is currently held by Chris Markiewicz, who is not running for reelection.) While Mr. Block has lived in Newton for…
Not so very long ago, playing music, exercising in gym class, and learning side-by-side with children from different racial backgrounds were revolutionary ideas in education. But at one trailblazing Newton school, those concepts were put into practice more than 160 years ago. “We do now take a lot of these…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (Newton PRC) hosts line dancing for anyone over the age of 45. It takes place every Thursday, 1PM-3PM, at The American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California St, Nonantum). Registration is required, but free.
It indeed takes two days — September 29-30 — to complete All Over Newton‘s second annual Bakery Crawl, featuring almost two dozen bakeries in Newton. It’s a free, do-it-yourself event: Scan through the list of bakeries on the Bakery Crawl site to see which ones are participating on which days.…
The Scandinavian Cultural Center is hosting an event — Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Walk and Celebration — a fairy walk with an Icelandic twist, inspired by the hidden world of the Huldufólk. It will include ethereal music, dwellings, a self-guided journey and more. The event will take place on September…
Give2Those is hosting a fundraising event — I want my 80’s Adult Prom Night — to raise money for veterans, active duty personnel, and first responders. The event will include food, dancing, trivia, and more. It will take place on September 30, 6PM-12:00AM at American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295…
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Chapter 24 is hosting a 100th Anniversary Gala with music, food, and dancing with members and guests. It will take place on September 30, 6-11PM at the Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue). Tickets are required. For more information, contact Jason at 617-834-3447,…
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting Friends of the Poor Walk, a 1.5-mile walk to raise funds to assist the Newton community with food, clothing, and housing-related requests. The walk will take place on October 1, 1:30PM and start at Sacred Heart Parish (1321 Centre Street, Newton…
The Healthy Kids Running Series is a 5-week running program for kids in PreK-8th grade. Distance will vary based on age. Registration is required for each runner. The races will take place at the Newton Highlands Playground (10 Dedham Street, Newton Highlands), at 4PM on the following dates: September 17,…