Kudos and thanks to the members of the Newton School Committee! They have shown exceptional diligence, patience and flexibility, offering many substantive proposals and adjustments in their responses to the demands of the teachers union. At the same time, they have, as they are expected to do, defended the taxpayers…
Posts published in January 2024
As of January 2, the Newton Free Library has stopped charging fines on late returns or renewals. With this policy change, the Newton Free Library joins the 85% of Massachusetts libraries that no longer charge late fees, in line with a growing national trend to eliminate fines on overdue materials. Library users are still responsible for…
Newton Area Flag Football will be sending two teams — 8U and 10U — to compete in the NFL Flag National Championships in Orlando, FL, February 1-3. To qualify for Championship tournament, the Newton Elite tournament teams won the Patriots NFL Flag Regional in November among teams in the New…
Newton Youth Ultimate is holding a free learn to play clinic for girls in grades 4-7 on Saturday, February 3, from 4PM-6PM in the gymnasium at Day Middle School. Players will learn how to throw and catch and will spend a lot of time playing small-sided games of ultimate. It…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture will host an Open House throughout January: Residents are invited to join any of its fifteen “Over 55” programs for free in the month of January. Discover a new fitness class that fits your needs, schedule, and expectations. Call 617-796-1506 to register.
Volunteering for VITA is an opportunity to help your neighbors receive the tax credits many of them are entitled to — such as the Earned Income Tax credit. VITA — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program — is an IRS-sponsored program that offers free tax help to people with low to…
Kathy Pillsbury will exhibit her photographs in a show — A Closer Look — in the halls of Newton City Hall through January 31. There will be an exhibition reception there on January 16, 5:30PM-7:45PM.
The Newton Free Library will host Stuffie Hospital and Storytime, for all ages, on February 3, 10:30AM in the Children’s Program Room in the Main Library (330 Homer Street). Register online. Bring your stuffie for songs, stories, and repairs. The Stuffie Hospital will restuff, stitch up tears, glue noses back…
For Cherry Street Music’s next Classical with Twist concert, Nuevo Tango, Artistic Director Allison Eldredge has curated a diverse and invigorating program of Latin inspired music for Tango on February 4 at 3PM at The Allen Center (35 Cherry Street, West Newton). Tickets are $10-$30 at the link above. The program will feature Carlos…
The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association will celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 4 at 3PM at the GBCCA (437 Cherry Street, West Newton). The program features Clara Wu books by Vincent Yee, and there will be performances, a scavenger hunt, raffles, and more. Tickets ($10) may be purchased at the GBCCA…