The Newton Planning and Development Department will hold its first public meeting for the City’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Network Plan online on Tuesday, June 13 at 7PM (Zoom link). All are welcome to attend to learn more about Newton’s plan to make walking and cycling safer, more enjoyable, and more accessible. The…
Posts published in June 2023
Newton Conservators will present a webinar, Gardening for Habitat, June 15 at 7PM, about what you can do in your garden to encourage pollinators and other beneficial wildlife. Emily Baisden of the Wild Seed Project will will explain how to create habitat in the garden year-round while balancing your workload…
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton, in partnership with Nonantum Boxing Club, is hosting the Joe DeNucci Fight Night on Saturday, June 17, with a fight card of up to 10 USA Boxing Sanctioned bouts between amateur fighters. It takes place at the John M. Barry…
A Celebration of Queer Culture will take place at City Hall on June 17, 10AM-3PM, hosted by a partnership of the City of Newton Health and Human Services, the Human Rights Commission, the Newton Youth Commission, Lasell University, and the New Art Center. The goal is to highlight and provide education…
The Newton Cultural Alliance will host its annual Strawberry Festival fundraiser on June 17, 6:30PM-10PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Fine food and drink, music of Boston Jazz Voices, a brief speaking program, and dancing to the music of Newton’s White Collar Crime. Tickets are $125…
The Newtonville Area Council (NAC) has created the Newtonville Area Council Survey: Village Center Rezoning, to collect input from Newton residents and business owners on the subject of Village Center Rezoning as it relates to Newtonville. The survey is open to residents, business owners, and visitors/users of Newtonville over the…
If you have a parent who is 60 or older and lives in Newton, consider giving them a three-month introductory membership for Newton at Home. For more than a decade, Newton at Home has been helping members of the Newton community “age in place” independently by meeting the practical needs…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (FUUSN) will celebrate Father’s Day in an informal Sunday service at 10:15AM on June 18. Join us for a celebration of fathers and being a father. Bring memories of fathers in your life to honor with us. FUUSN is located in the heart…
Newton Juneteenth Celebration will take place on June 19, noon-4PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). It’s free, and you are encouraged to reserve a spot. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities to celebrate our national holiday commemorating the emancipation of…
The Newton Farmers Market will kick off its season on Tuesday, June 20, and continue until October 17, 1:30PM to 6PM at Cold Springs Park (1200 Beacon Street). The Saturday Market at Newton North High School (parking lot at 350 Lowell Avenue) will be open from June 24 through October…
The Newton Police Department, the Newton Gun Violence Prevention Collaborative, and the Middlesex County Sheriff’s department are hosting a Gun Buyback on June 24, 9AM to noon, at 196 Jackson Road (the old Aquinas College parking lot) for the safe disposal of unwanted guns. Reduce the risk of suicide, accidental discharge,…
The Allen Center presents the Inaugural Concert for Allen Center Outdoors – a summer series of outdoor programs on the grounds of The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) — FREE and open to the public! Advance registration is recommended. The fabulous Boston-based early jazz & acoustic blues jug band, Outrageous Fortune, led…