The Special Election on the proposed override and two debt exclusions will be held on March 14, 7AM-8PM. Checking your voter status and polling location here. NOTE: Voters who usually vote at the Senior Center will vote instead at Cabot School while the Senior Center is under construction. Early voting…
Posts published in February 2023
Have an impact this Earth Day — April 22, 10AM-boon! Participate in the 24th Annual Charles River Cleanup, organized by the Charles River Watershed Association. Each year, CRWA’s cleanup brings together over 3,000 volunteers to pick up litter and remove invasive species along all 80 miles of the Charles River. Sign…
Boston College Philosophy Professor Richard Kearney will celebrate the launch of his novel, Salhttps://www.arrowsmithpress.com/richard-kearney/vage, at Connolly House at Boston College on March 16, 5PM-7PM. For more information, email irish.studies@bc.edu. Kearney is an Irish philosopher and writer who holds the Seelig Chair of Philosophy at Boston College. He has written many…
Green Newton, Mothers Out Front Newton and 350Mass Newton Node will sponsor a webinar, Hydrogen vs. Electricity for Heating Buildings, on March 16 at 7PM. Boston University professor Nathan Phillips will moderate a discussion with Cathy Kristofferson (co-founder of the Pipe Line Awareness Network for the Northeast) and Martyn Roetter (co-author…
The Zoning and Planning Committee held the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): The Committee discussed amendments requested by the Mayor to make on-street dining permanent (8-0) for a public hearing scheduled for 2/13. The amendment proposed would allow outdoor seating without having to count the spaces in…
On March 20 at 7PM in the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium, Women in World Jazz will present a performance featuring composers who have used their music to promote social justice and peace, mobilize change, raise awareness of social issues and address inequality. It’s free and no registration is required. Women…
State Senator Cindy Creem — Senate Majority Leader and Chair of the Global Warming and Climate Change Committee — will host a webinar, Incentives/rebates for home electrification and EVs, on March 22 at 7PM. The Green Energy Consumers Alliance will discuss state and federal incentives and rebates for home electrification and electric…
On March 23, the Over 60’s group at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will host a Zoom session for Part 2 in its series on Housing Options for Seniors. Panelists include: The panel session will take place online (Zoom link) on March 23, 4PM-5:30PM. All are welcome.…
MassDOT will hold a Public Information Meeting online on March 23 at 6PM to discuss progress and future plans for the Needham-Newton Corridor Project. Pre-registration is required. The project aims to improve traffic safety and operations and multimodal accommodations (transit, bicycle, and pedestrian) extending from the intersection of Highland Avenue…
The Programs and Services Committee held the two tree ordinance amendment items (see Revised Report and watch the video on NewTV and note this was previously reported here): NOTE: The revised report includes details of the discussion, which was focused on the following: