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Newton Piano Summit Returns!

Music lovers, rejoice: The Newton Piano Summit is back. Beginning in 2016, the Summit brought world-class artists to play free concerts in Newton, broadening access to piano music from every genre and tradition. The 2025 Summit will feature eight free concerts over the weekends of March 15-16 and March 22-23…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 1/26/2025

Highlights this week… City Council The City Council is not scheduled to meet, and the Finance Committee‘s meeting has been canceled. Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday to consider the following requests: Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider these requests: Rules Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday to continue…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 1/26/2025

Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 27 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 27 at 7PM. The agenda…

Newton’s 57th Annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 20 [UPDATED]

Newton’s 57th annual Community Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on January 20, 9AM-11AM at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Register here. Printed copies of the program will be available at the event, and the program may be downloaded here.…

Newton for Everyone: Jason Korb explains what would it take to build 100% affordable housing in Newton

In response to the Massachusetts housing crisis, Newton for Everyone is a coalition of various activism groups that promote affordable and diverse housing opportunities in Newton. On the evening of January 13, the group hosted a hybrid discussion featuring Newton resident and housing developer Jason Korb speaking about challenges and…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 1/12/2025

Highlights this week… City Council Zoning and Planning will meet in person on Monday to consider: Finance will meet on Monday to consider expenditures of: Public Facilities meeting rescheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. Real Property Reuse will meet on Thursday regarding sale or lease of two City-owned parcels: School…

CRRC Real Estate Forum: Why is more housing needed when people are leaving Massachusetts?

On December 11, at the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) Real Estate Forum, an audience member asked, “If Wellesley may lose up to 15% of its population over the next five years, why do you need more housing?” “The housing crisis is a regional crisis,” replied Wellesley’s Planning Director, Eric…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 12/15/2024

Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following requests (see Reports Docket): Committees recommended No Action Necessary on the following: The New Docket includes the following requests: Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider the following requests: Programs and Services…

City Council Meetings – Week of 11/17/2024

City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 18 at 7PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Finance Committee will hold a special in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 18 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 11/17/2024

Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following requests (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following: Finance will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the FY2025 Property tax levy distribution percentages among residential, open space, commercial, and…

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