The Newton Democratic City Committee (NDCC) will hold an Earth Day Climate Rally on Newton Centre Green (1221 Centre Street) on Saturday, April 22, 1PM-3PM. Speakers will include Representative Jake Auchincloss (confirmed), State Senator Cynthia Creem (confirmed), and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller (invited). The Newton Democratic City Committee Climate Crisis Subcommittee,…
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Historic Newton and the Wellesley Historical Society are hosting a walking tour of Lower Falls on April 23 at 2PM-3:30PM for adults and teens. It will focus on how the Charles River once powered nationally renowned paper mills. Also see the village that early residents built, including St. Mary’s Church…
The City’s Planning and Development Department will host an in-person meeting on April 27, 7PM-8:30PM, at American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street) to gather thoughts from the public about how the California Street District should evolve in coming decades. What does this place mean to you, and how can…
Newton Taiwan Day will be held on Saturday May 6, 11AM-3PM at the Hyde Playground (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). It starts with a dragon dance from playground down Lincoln Street to Walnut Street. There will be performances and exhibit booths showcasing Taiwanese cuisine, arts & crafts.
Newton Biosafety Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 12 at 3:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Transportation Advisory Group will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 12 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Waban Area Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, April 13…
The City of Newton and the Town of Needham are exploring the possibility of creating a Community Way along the former rail right-of-way between the Upper Falls Greenway in Newton and Webster Street in Needham. Two options are being considered: In either case, the Community Way project would construct a…
Newton Highlands is one of the Village Centers slated for significant zoning redesign, and this has been a subject of ongoing discussion at the monthly meetings of the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council (NHNAC). At its April 6 meeting, Area Council President Jeremy Freudberg reported that on March 13, the…
The Newton Conservators invite you and your kids to explore how early spring affects Cold Spring Park. We will let what catches participants’ eyes guide our walk! Early flowers and plants will be making themselves visible this time of year. Together, we will explore the trails along the swamp, woods,…
Mark Development, the company building the now-paused massive mixed-use project at the Riverside Station on Grove Street and I-95 in Newton Lower Falls, is exploring the possibility of repurposing the former Hotel Indigo on the site into a temporary shelter for homeless families. The hotel and restaurant were closed and…
Walnut Grille, a vegan and vegetarian restaurant located at 1203 Walnut Street in Newton Highlands, conducted its last day of business last Friday and will reopen in a few weeks under a new name, Shiva’s Kitchen, serving Indian cuisine. The exact date is yet to be determined. The Board of…