Finance Committee‘s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. Zoning and Planning‘s regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, June 24 has been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice) and rescheduled to Thursday, June 27. Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…
Posts published in June 2024
School Committee will meet in person (Room 210, Education Center) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 24 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 24 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Council on Aging will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 24 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Retirement Board will meet in…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) next week (see DRT Snapshot):
The Hyde Community Center and the Crystal Lake Conservancy will present Newton’s first-ever Movie at the Lake — an outdoor movie event at Crystal Lake on Tuesday, June 25, beginning at 8PM. All are welcome to this free event. The cult classic, The Princess Bride, will be shown on a large screen…
Residents could soon see triskaidecagons (aka tridecagons) throughout Newton, depending on how the City Councilors ultimately vote on the new City seal design. The 13-sided polygon forms the outer ring of one of three black-and-white draft images created by graphic designer Sebastian Ebarb. The City is looking for feedback on…
George McMains, formerly the Superintendent of the Newton Police Department (NPD), is currently serving as Acting Police Chief. At the end of May, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that Mr. McMains will serve in place of Chief John Carmichael, who is on “Personal Leave.” The Acting Chief is a twenty-seven-year veteran…
Cherry Street Music will celebrate Juneteenth by presenting a concert, Forever Free, on June 19 at 2PM and 6PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The concert features Donna McElroy on vocals and Alison Elderedge on cello. Tickets are normally $30 ($10 for students) are 50% off…
I was surprised to read that Superintendent Anna Nolin announced that the Pledge of Allegiance “to the United States flag” will now be said before each School Committee meeting (starting in September), and that Newton students will be required to “pledge the flag each day.” It baffles me as to…
Irresistible beats from the Tempo Rhythm & Steel Band, savory aromas of food cooking, and tempting shopping booths welcomed visitors on Saturday to the Newton’s fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration. “It’s a way for folks to get out and learn about this day,” said Tamika Olszewski, who is chairwoman of the…