The MBTA announced that construction of a new, accessible, fully bidirectional Newtonville Commuter Rail station will begin in November 2026. The station is expected to be closed December 2026 to April 2029. Currently, there are no plans to increase or reroute bus service for Newtonville commuters during those 28 months.…
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There was a very large turnout at Newton Fire Department headquarters for the annual Pancake Breakfast on June 28. High demand for free pancakes with all the toppings, served by those elected to serve. And plenty of opportunities for kids to handle a firehose or try out the cab of…
The West Suburban YMCA presents Free Summer Saturdays every Saturday in July and August (beginning July 11) from 7AM – 7PM at its two Newton locations: West Suburban YMCA (276 Church St, Newton Corner) and Wells Ave YMCA (135 Wells Ave, Oak Hill). Free Summer Saturdays returns after a successful…
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 John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton hosts its 42nd Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 27 at Woodland Golf Club (1897 Washington St, Auburndale). Generously presented by Needham Bank. Registration is open for foursomes, individual tickets, and sponsorship opportunities. Come enjoy a great day of golf…
The Harmony Foundation presents the Setti D. Warren Memorial Food Drive, collecting nonperishable food donations through July 12 at drop-off boxes located at Fire Station #7 (144 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls) and Fire Station #4 (195 Crafts St, Newtonville). A significant and meaningful component of this year’s 52nd Annual…
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 First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (FUUSN) hosts I Sing America on Sunday, July 5 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall at FUUSN (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Come mark the 250th anniversary of our country with an hour of poetry…
The Cooper Center hosts a Fourth of July Party at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville), Monday, July 6 from 3PM – 4PM. Enjoy another epic Cooper deck party! Dance or listen to live music from the Bo and Bill Winiker Band while you enjoy ice cream from Cabot’s. A dairy-free flavor…
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) invites you to Could Bugging Be the New Birding? Tiny Creatures, Big Discoveries on Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM. If you garden with native plants, your yard is already hosting a vibrant, miniature safari through bug-land. Finding and observing these small, colorful…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) hosts Gorgeous Gardens of New England Part 2 on Tuesday, July 7 from 10:30AM – 11:30AM. Joanne Pearson returns for a second virtual tour, this time featuring 11 beautiful gardens, six of which were heavily influenced by their owners’ or designers’ travels to…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) hosts Chat with Mayor Marc on Thursday, July 9 from 1PM – 2:30PM. Join Mayor Marc Laredo in the Reading Room for casual conversation as he stops by as part of his Summer Meetup series. Just drop in.