On May 31, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced its 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) grants for eight projects across the country. The award, totaling $343 million, includes $67 million for MBTA Green Line “B” and “C” branch improvements to make fourteen stops on those lines completely accessible for…
Posts published in June 2024
Rabbi Keith Stern, Newton resident and Chair of the Human Rights Commission, opened the Pride Flag Raising ceremony at Newton City Hall on Tuesday, June 4th. He began his remarks wondering “From 35,000 ft, why would there be a day, set aside to honor people who are already completed melted and…
The Allen Center is presenting Lunchtime Pop-Ups on the Patio with exclusive lunch options, children’s art activities, and market shopping. The vendors will be a variety of women-owned businesses, neighboring retail shops, and other local sellers. It will take place on Wednesdays, August 21 and 28, 11:30AM-2:30PM at The Allen…
All Newton Music School is hosting Memory Café, a safe and informal listening and social space for people with dementia and other cognitive changes and their care partners. Guests are welcome regardless of diagnosis and at any stage in a disease progression. It will take place on Wednesday, August 28,…
In collaboration with the Crystal Lake Conservancy, MassWildlife will offer free, hands-on fishing lessons on August 28, 5-7PM, on the Levingston Cove Fishing Deck at Crystal Lake (182 Lake Avenue). Adults and families who want to learn how to fish will get instruction and have fun practicing skills, including setting…
It was good to read that the 50th Annual Mayor’s Community Breakfast was a success. I am glad this Newton tradition exists to celebrate and re-affirm shared community values about unity, belonging, and mutual respect and understanding. As the Mayor said in her remarks, all this is especially important now with the backdrop…
Looking for faithful friendship? The Newton Highlands Congregational Church offers Wednesday Worship — a light meal, conversation, and a time of prayer and devotion, 6PM-7PM on three Wednesdays: August 14, 21, and 28. All are welcome — including children of all ages! — to an informal worship service on the…
The music program at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton is offering a music reading class in August. Beginners and more experienced singers are welcome. The course is free. There are two sessions — come to one or both, your choice. The two classes will be 7PM-9PM on Thursdays, August 22…
I am writing as a concerned Jewish resident of Newton, where I have lived for more than four decades. Of late I have been deeply rattled by the wave of anti-Jewish hate sweeping the world, the country, and even our own city of Newton. This hatred has manifested itself locally in…
Exactly three months from the September 3rd State Democratic Primary — which will very likely determine the next State Representative from the 12th Middlesex District — Fig City News provides this update on the Democratic candidates in that race: Endorsements City Councilor Rick Lipof has the “enthusiastic” endorsement of Massachusetts…