The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (see Development Review Team Snapshot):
Posts published in November 2022
The Newton Free Library will host a virtual presentation, Dispatch from the Gas Transition Allies: Green Newton Series, on November 17, 7PM-8PM. Nathan Phillips, Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment at Boston University, and Dr. Dorie Seavey, a Boston-based applied research economist, will discuss organizations and individuals…
Newton’s high-school robotics team, the LigerBots, will host the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Newton Qualifier Competition at Newton North High School on November 19. Teams of students in Grades 4-8 build robots with LEGOs and compete in a challenge under this year’s theme, Super Powered. The public is invited noon…
Recently a Newton teacher who “wants to give to her students all of the love and everything she received as a Newton student” tried to live here — to be in her students’ town of Newton. The rents she found were from $ 3,000 to $3,700. Impossible for her to…
At 11AM on November 11th, the City of Newton will honor all American Veterans, and in particular the City’s Heroes, in a Veterans’ Day Observance ceremony at American Legion Post #440 (295 California Street). At 10AM, there will be a donation drive to collect items to support the troops: coffee,…
Rep. Jake Auchincloss will hold a Climate Summit in Needham on November 10, 8:30AM-Noon to discuss climate change and the clean energy transition. RSVP here by November 1 to get the address. Space may be limited. For more information, call 617-332-3333. The summit will feature opening remarks by Olin College…
The Newton Resource Recovery Center on Rumford Avenue will hold a Document Shreddig & Drug Take-Back Day on November 12, 8AM-Noon. Advance sign-up (by calling City Hall at 617-796-1000) is required. It’s a drive-through event, so stay in your car. There is no cost, but $10 donations are appreciated — mailed…
The Woman’s Club of Newton Highlands will hold its annual Craft Fair at the Hyde Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on November 12, 10AM-4PM. It includes a Silent Auction of items from local businesses and crafters. Visit the website to see kinds of arts & crafts available — knitting,…
The Newton Rotary Club will be holding last monthly Clothing Drive of the season at the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) on Saturday, November 12 from 9AM to noon. Rotary is working with Helpsy, which accepts clothing and textiles in any clean condition (see details) and makes…
Unofficial results have been released for the contested state-wide races. Newton voters selected the following: Governor/Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State State Treasurer State Auditor Question 1: Yes: 18,869. No: 15,635. Question 2: Yes: 26,986. No: 6,893. Question 3: Yes: 17,888. No: 15,108. Question 4: Yes: 24,717. No: 9,593.