A virtual community meeting will be held on September 14 at 6PM (Zoom link) regarding a proposal by Family Aid to convert the former Chetwynde Nursing Home, located at 1650 Washington Street, into a long-term family shelter providing housing and services (see Fig City News article). Representatives from FamilyAid, Massachusetts…
Posts published in September 2023
A recent Facebook post by Ward 1 Councilor Alison Leary announced an upcoming in-person meeting at the Ciociaro Social Club (144 Bridge Street, Nonantum) on Thursday, September 14 at 7PM. According to the announcement, Deputy Director of Planning Jennifer Caira, President of the Charles River Regional Chamber Greg Reibman, Director…
Bakey has opened in Newton Centre at 749 Beacon Street, in the space formerly occupied by Galit’s. The store opened last weekend and is operating as a soft-opening “pop-up” with a limited menu on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 AM-3 PM, while they plan their full renovation to bring in ovens…
Arpit Patel has run the popular Baramor bar and restaurant in Newton Centre since 2019. While hosting many charity benefits, outdoor music performances, and dog-friendly events, he’s developed a sense of what Newton residents and visitors enjoy and what businesses the community is lacking. So when his brother Ankur wanted…
Newton resident Master Calvin Chin will be sharing his mastery of martial arts in White Snake Projects‘ upcoming world premiere of MONKEY: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable at Boston’s Emerson Paramount Center in three performances, September 22-24. Master Calvin Chin has been sharing his skills and passion for martial arts…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 11 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 11 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s note: The Committee will continue to review and…
School Committee will meet in person (Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 11 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) and vote to enter into Executive Session on Wednesday, September 13 at 7PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective…
Planning and Development Board will meet jointly with the Zoning and Planning Committee in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 11 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
Mayor Fuller recently announced that the project to create NewCAL – a new Senior Center — will be delayed due to having received a bid from only one contractor. The Mayor said that that bid “was significantly higher than our professional cost estimates. We have since spoken with the other…