City Councilor Maria Scibeli Greenberg is asking the community to donate new and lightly used children’s clothing and shoes, as well as flour, rice laundry detergent and diapers, for homeless families currently housed at an emergency shelter on the grounds of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. The shelter is one of…
Posts published in April 2024
Thursday afternoon, May 23, Newton South High School will once again host the Garden City Cup, an annual exhibition match involving all the tennis teams at Newton North and Newton South. (Rain date: May 24) 2024 marks the 22nd anniversary of the first Garden City Cup. The Cup is a…
On May 23 at 7PM, Newton Conservators will present a one-hour webinar, Pesticides and Children’s Health: How can we protect our community?, by public health researcher Dr. Sarah Evans. Register online to receive an email confirmation with the link for the webinar. Dr. Sarah Evans, Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public…
Are We Equitably, Inclusively and Respectfully Delivering Services? The City of Newton invites everyone — residents, employees, students, visitors, etc. — to complete an online community survey about their experiences regarding access to city services and programs, quality of services and programs, and satisfaction when interacting with City staff while…
Please see this flyer describing Memorial Day ceremonies taking place on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. Sunday, May 26 Monday, May 27
Newton in Motion (NewMo) will not be running on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day.
The Dana-Farber Blood Mobile will be at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (2014 Washington Street) for a mobile blood drive on May 28, 9AM-3:30PM. Advance scheduling is recommended, and walk-ins are welcome as time permits. For more information about scheduling an appointment, eligibility, or the donation process, check here or call the Kraft Family…
Are there empty spaces on the berms in your neighborhood where street trees formerly provided shade and beauty? Would you like to work with your neighbors and the Newton Tree Conservancy to plant new trees? The Newton Tree Conservancy is now accepting applications until June, 30 for its 2024 Fall Community Tree…
The Newton Swing Band will present a free concert of patriotic songs on Tuesday, May 28 at 1:30PM in the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall. We expect that the audience will sing along with us. Words to these familiar songs will be provided. The Newton Swing Band started…
A coalition of Newton climate groups* will present a free public education forum on BERDO (Building Emission Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance). It will be held on May 30, 6:30PM-8:30PM in the Parish Hall of the First Unitarian Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Light refreshments will be provided…