On November 10th, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to pass the Public Lands Preservation Act (PLPA, H.5381), designed to preserve open space in the Commonwealth. For Rep. Ruth Balser (D, Newton) it was the successful culmination of a twenty-four-year legislative journey, with roots in her service on the Newton Board of…
Posts published in November 2022
Chestnut Hill Square is hosting a toiletry and food drive to benefit The Newton Food Pantry. Toiletries are increasingly in demand as families struggle to make ends meet. The Newton Food Pantry is most in need of personal-care items including shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, diapers and baby wipes — as well…
Thank you for the recent well-deserved article marking the twentieth anniversary of NewTV’s newscaster, Jenn Adams. Her caring and professionalism are reflected in each interview and newscast. Jenn’s work is such a treasure for the Newton community. Mark Marderosian
The Newton Cultural Alliance — a nonprofit arts & culture organization directing The Allen Center and advocating for member art organizations and creative individuals — announces new appointments and programs: NCA welcomes concert cellist and 20-year Newton resident Allison Yoshie Eldredge as its Artist in Residence. She is responsible for…
The Allen Center (35 Webster Street) will host the first Newton Thanksgiving Market on November 22, noon to 4PM. Organized by All Over Newton, the event will bring specialty vendors from Newton’s farmers’ markets together for holiday shopping. Some vendors suggest or require pre-ordering — with deadlines of November 17,…
We updated What’s Up in Newton — Week of 11/13/2022 to include information about the NPS Superintendent Search Committee’s schedule of focus groups for community input, and we updated NPS Superintendent Search seeks community input via virtual and in-person focus groups …and online survey to include schedules of focus groups…
Election Commission will be counting ballots beginning Monday, November 14 at 9AM – 5PM and continuing every day until Friday, November 18, if necessary, in Rooms 205, 211, and the Council Chamber (see Election Ballot Counting Notice). The Newton Cultural Council will begin its first adjudication session at its meeting…
Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber/Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: There will be a presentation and discussion regarding the results of the recent Community Engagement period and feedback tool, along with follow‐up…
There will be two NPS meetings in Executive Session this week regarding collective bargaining with the Newton Teachers Association:
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees…