Recent honors, appointments, and arrivals for people who live or work in Newton…
Posts published in April 2024
Many are concerned about plastic pollution and waste but get overwhelmed thinking about what can be done about it. Plastic and other kinds of packaging are so pervasive in modern life that it can seem impossible to do without them. But as chef Anne-Marie Bonneau has said, “We don’t need…
Highlights this Week: See below for details about… City Council Finance will meet on Monday to consider: Zoning and Planning will meet jointly with the Planning & Development Board on Monday to hold public hearings on possible ordinance amendments to: …and will also consider: Programs and Services will meet on Wednesday to consider:…
Scarves rippled, finger cymbals clinked, and bodies whirled at Grace Episcopal Church on April 6, as belly dancers performed during the Spring Hafla (“party” in Arabic). The sixth annual program, run by Newton’s Andromeda Belly Dance Boston, was supported by grants from the Newton Cultural Council and Newton Community Pride.…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The committee will be joined by the…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 9 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 8 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Economic Development Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom…
The following proposals/projects are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
On April 15, Fig City News board member Tamirirashe Gambiza ran the 128th Boston Marathon to raise funds for Fig City News with a goal to raise $5,000 to expand FCN’s payments to local reporters and student interns. He raised $5,733 — and he thanks all 64 donors who are helping…
Calling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Historic Newton will offer Eager Engineers for kids ages 5-15 (with adults) at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue), April 16-19. Older and younger siblings are welcome. It’s…