As part of its Village Day celebration, the Newton Highlands community honored its longtime Alderman (City Councilor), George Mansfield, who died last year. At a ceremony highlighting his years of service to the city, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered a Proclamation designating June 9, 2024 as “George Mansfield Day” in Newton.…
Posts published in June 2024
On Sunday, June 9, residents joined the Newton Fire Department in paying tribute to the eight former Newton firefighters who died this past year. Those remembered were: Armando DelCampo Lieutenant George J. MacGillivary Firefighter Steve Gallant Lieutenant John P. Coffey Firefighter Harold S. Green Lieutenant James L. Antonellis Firefighter James…
I am responding to Rhoda Grill’s letter of June 4 in which she states that only one person she spoke with at eight Newton churches agreed to have the church display a “Stand against Antisemitism” lawn sign on its property. Good for that standout church. As Grill writes, “churches have…
For the last four years, two Upper Falls sisters, Julie and Lisa Leavitt, have mobilized friends, neighbors, local school children, and poets from around the city to create the delightful Martin Poetry Path. The path runs up and down a hill in the Martin Conservation Area on Circuit Avenue in Upper…
The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that designed, raised funds for, and installed a memorial to the victims and heroes of 9/11/2001, especially the eight Newton residents who lost their lives that day. Thanks to its generous contributors, the Committee offers annual scholarships to Newton…
The Boston Area Coffeehouse Association is promoting a house concert by Kerri Powers in a Newton residence on June 16, 2PM-4:30PM. Suggested donation: $25. All donations go to the performer. To receive an invitation and concert location, send name and email address to: sailingintosong@gmail.com by June 12.
The West Newton Cinema Foundation will host the U.S. theatrical premiere of Beethoven’s Nine: Ode to Humanity on June 13 at 6PM at the West Newton Cinema, followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker Larry Weinstein, philosopher and novelist Rebecca Goldstein, Harvard Professor Dr. Steven Pinker, and author Jeremy…
As part of Summer 2024 in the Highlands!, the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) will host a concert (Ivory Rockers’ Dueling Pianos) at 6PM-8PM, followed by a movie (Barbie) at dusk. All free, thanks to The Village Bank. Outside if the weather’s good, otherwise indoors.
The West Newton Cinema Foundation welcomes all to a party on Saturday, June 15, 11:30AM to 2:30PM, to celebrate the release of Inside Out 2! The party will feature Inside Out 2 themed activities sponsored by Paper Mouse and Hipstitch, ensuring plenty of creative fun for everyone. Enjoy delicious pizza…
Historic Newton is hosting a plant swap where you can bring your extra plants, seeds, or garden supplies to trade with fellow garden enthusiasts. It will take place on June 15, 11AM-1PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverly Ave, Newton Corner). Registration is free. You can also volunteer…