Trying to beat the heat, on Wednesday, June 24, I took my four-year-old grandson to the newly opened Upper Falls Greenway Water Park. The air temperature was well into the 90s and we were ready to play. I was surprised to see that the part of the park that is a…
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The Upper Falls Splash Park in Pettee Square (1265 Chestnut Street) will have its grand opening on Monday, June 16, 4PM-6PM, with frozen treats and a DJ. The Splash Park was built by Northland Development as part of its development project at Oak and Needham Streets. It will be open…
The Newton Conservators will host a Tour of Beautiful Hemlock Gorge. Join nature enthusiast Katherine Howard of the Newton Conservators and Dr. John Mordes, President of the Friends of Hemlock Gorge, on a tour of this Newton “hidden” gem. Kathryn and John will visit historic Echo Bridge, designed by Charles Eliot. Walk…
As an Upper Falls resident supporting the Northland development and its recent permitting amendment, I would like to both expose one fallacy in the opponents’ arguments, and offer one proposal for a compromise. The fallacy concerns the alleged higher taxes from offices vs. residences. This might be the case at current…
Altschuler Summer Music Institute will present a Valentine’s Fundraiser Concert on February 15, 6PM-9:30PM at Carriage House Violins (1039 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls). Tickets are $100. RSVP to [email protected]
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a Group Happy Hour where participants can connect over drinks and complimentary appetizers. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 8, 5:30-7PM at the District 118 Kitchen & Bar (118 Needham Street, Newton Upper Falls). Registration is free and open to all…
The Newton Nomadic Theater is presenting their newest play, A Walk in the Woods. In the 1980s two arms negotiators were deadlocked in talks in Geneva and decided to take a walk in the woods nearby, and the idea for A Walk in the Woods was born. Playwright Lee Blessing…
The Newton Upper Falls Area Council will host Upper Falls Village Day with live music, entertainment, and food. It will take place on Sunday, September 15, 11AM-2PM at the Pettee Square Plaza (89-93 Oak St, Newton Upper Falls). Admission is free. Vendors can register here. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice…
At an in-person meeting of the Northland Liaison Committee on August 21, Northland Development executives presented recently proposed project design changes to residents and City Councilors on the committee and responded to questions. The Northland representatives — including Vice President of Construction Mark Medeiros and Senior Vice President of Construction…
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: