Access to high quality healthcare is a human right. This was made explicitly clear by the residents of Newton who live in Representative John Lawn’s 10th Middlesex district. In the recent election, the 10th Middlesex voted over 68% “YES” on a non-binding ballot question supporting universal coverage and eliminating premiums, deductibles,…
Posts published in December 2024
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture will hold a hybrid public meeting for The Edmands Park Off-Leash Proposal on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30PM both in-person at Newton City Hall Chambers and virtually on Zoom. Pre-registration is required for Zoom. For more information and details, please visit the Parks, Recreation and…
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning will meet with Finance on Monday to consider appropriating $98,500 in Community Preservation Act funds to the West Newton Cinema for a feasibility study of its renovation. Finance will continue that Monday meeting…
The Newton Public Schools Office of Family Engagement will host a panel discussion — Healthy Kids Forum: Mental Health, Use of Technology, Limit-Setting and Creating Kids with Grit and Independence — on December 12, 6:30PM-8:30PM at Oak Hill Middle School (130 Wheeler Road). No pre-registration is required. The panel will…
Fulfilled Goods is hosting an ornament and menorah swap! Bring in any ornaments and menorahs that you no longer need but are in good condition and exchange them for something new to you. The swap will going on between now and December 15 at Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newtonville).…
On Thursday, December 12 from 6PM-8PM, Understanding Our Differences, the Newton Commission on Disability, and the Newton Free Library will present a screening of the documentary film The Ride Ahead. A moderated audience discussion will follow the screening. This film screening will take place in Druker Auditorium in the Newton Free…
The inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival will be held on December 14, 10AM-2PM at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Meet children’s book authors and illustrators. (See Fig City News article.)
Twenty-six local organizations will offer free, hands-on activities for kids at the LigerBots STEAM Expo on Saturday, December 14, 10AM–3PM at Newton North High School. The expo accompanies the Massachusetts-East FIRST LEGO League Championship, hosted by the LigerBots, Newton’s high school FIRST Robotics Competition team. Come watch the tournament! Drive…
The Newtonville Area Council will hold its Monthly Feedback Hour on December 14, 11AM-Noon, at Caffe Nero on Austin Street — to listen to the Newtonville community. Look for the mini-pop-up banner on their table.