Detailed findings shed light on major NPS deficiencies accumulated over prior years At the November 20th School Committee meeting, new Superintendent Anna Nolin presented a lengthy report of insights she had gained by canvassing the Newton community since March of this year. The Entry Plan Analysis document contains information that…
Posts published in November 2023
The Newton Police Department will again host Gobble Gobble Give Boston to assist in preparing meals for delivery to four shelters and many individuals to help feed the hungry in our community. It’s part of the nationwide Gobble Gobble Give movement. More volunteers are needed in Boston/Newton! Volunteers must first…
Thank you for your coverage of November 18, on the accessibility challenges faced by individuals with mobility issues. Last week, we stopped to take a break during our walk around Newton Centre. How fitting was it that as we sat on the Newton Centre bench dedicated to Carol & Dick Beard,…
For the fourth year, Newton Neighbors is holding its Great Giving Thanks Gift Card drive to raise money for supermarket gift cards for families experiencing food insecurity. Last year, Newton Neighbors served 150 families throughout Newton, Brockton, and Waltham with supermarket gift cards. The goal each year is to distribute…
In regards to the current debate on rezoning Newton’s village centers, a call was made by many of the City Council Candidates who prevailed on November 7 to just zone for the 8,330 units required for MBTA Communities compliance and no more. In her November 14 newsletter, the Mayor said…
The Newton Public Schools (NPS) is beginning a four-month process January to create a “Portrait of a Graduate.” The portrait will be created by a “design team” composed of a wide variety of community members, and NPS hopes to include the larger Newton community in this process. The Portrait of a Graduate…
CAN-DO offers these services for low-income families: CAN-DO (Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc.) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the cause of affordable housing for individuals and familieswith low and moderate incomes. Founded in 1994, CAN-DO has developed and managed affordablehousing units serving a diverse…
On Sunday, December 31 at 10:30AM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Carol Sing service, followed by a coffee hour. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include holiday favorites and plenty of good cheer. All are welcome! First Church in Chestnut Hill…
For the 16th year, The Village Bank is partnering with the City of Newton’s Department of Health and Human Services to sponsor the City’s annual Holiday Gift Drive to bring holiday joy to local children. The Bank invites everyone — customers, neighbors, and all members of the Newton community —…
Apply to exhibit your art at the Newton Free Library! The Library is currently accepting proposals for exhibits July-December 2024. As one of the busiest public library buildings in Massachusetts, the Library’s galleries are highly sought after and well-loved by library patrons. The Library welcomes applications from New England region…