On August 27, the West Newton Cinema Foundation (WNCF) completed its purchase of West Newton Cinema — a major milestone in keeping the theatre alive and thriving as a nonprofit cultural and community center. The WNCF stated, “This pivotal acquisition prevents the theater’s demolition and marks the beginning of an…
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In 2024, the Greater Boston Food Bank found that, across Massachusetts, 1 in 3 individuals do not have enough food or the means to buy food. Newton, a city known for its wealth, is no exception to the impact of food insecurity. Rose Saia, executive director of the Centre…
Fall Registration for Scouts 355 in Newton will be on Tuesday, September 10, at Our Lady Help of Christians (573 Washington Street, Nonantum). Registration times are: Scouts BSA is available to girls and boys from Grade 1 to age 17. Visit Troop355.org for more information. If you would like a fun and meaningful way…
Join Barbara Bates from the Newton Conservators for Circumnavigating Webster Woods, on Saturday, September 14, 9:30AM-11:30AM. The walk around Webster Woods is about 1.5-2 miles. You will see several different habitats, including upland woods, a granite/pudding stone dome, vernal pool, marsh, and a wetlands stream, and each habitat’s natural history…
Candidates. Where and When to Vote. State Representative candidate statements and debates. Guidelines for submitting Letters to the Editor. The State Primary Election will be held on September 3. Early voting starts August 24, and mail-in ballots are available before that. The result of the Primary Election will determine political…
In the century since his birth, Matthew Jefferson was part of the engine moving the country toward racial equality and justice. From his earliest days, he broke ground for equality in education, jobs, politics, and law. And as he moved forward, he cleared paths for others to follow. At his…
We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with this year’s Fig City News summer interns! It’s been a season of fun, challenges, learning – and well reported, well written articles. We had planned to hire just two or three interns this year, but when Bella Ishanyan became available,…
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…
A long-time specialty shop in Newton Highlands – The Walnut Market – offers wines and foods sourced from outside the U.S., including bagels from Montreal that are unlike any others anywhere, from Newton to New York. The Market, at 20 Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands, is currently owned by Matt…
Mark Development has proposed a revised design for its development project at the MBTA Riverside Station, replacing commercial elements with more residential space. The original (and currently approved) design is a mix of residential, retail, and commercial space — including two large buildings for life sciences, 550 housing units, and…