In November, 2023, Newton elected four new Ward Councilors: Now as they near the end of their first year in office, Fig City News checked in with all four to find what they learned, what surprised them, and who helped with their transitions in their first year in office. David…
Posts published in December 2024
All Over Newton has once again curated a set of themed activities for residents of Newton and beyond to enjoy the season and support local businesses. On Saturday, December 14, it’s the first-ever Newton Craft Crawl offering a range of fun crafting activities in various locations across Newton at times…
It’s easy to see why Kasey Kaufman describes many of her paintings as “dreamscapes,” since they’re filled with flowing waves, graceful clouds, and abstract buildings, among other elements. If her name rings a bell, it’s because Kaufman was well known on Boston TV as an award-winning reporter at WBZ. A…
From December 1 through March 31, the City of Newton bans parking for longer than one hour between 2AM and 6AM “on any street, way, highway, road, parkway, or private way dedicated or open to the use of the public,” regardless of the weather. Vehicles parked in violation may be…
Sheila Gabay, a Grand Life Master bridge player, has risen to the top of the American Contract Bridge League Lifetime Masterpoint list for women players. She surpassed the previous record in September after winning the Championship Knockout Teams at the Ocean State Regional. As of November 7, she had over…
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will host a free Astronomy Night on February 5, 6PM-7:30PM at the Hyde Community Center Playground (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). Led by astronomer Alex Trunnell (in photo), this free event will enable visitors to view planets up close and personal through a telescope,…
The Sacred Heart and Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative Creation Care Team invites all to hear from a global environmental health expert speaking about Food & Plastic: Hearing the Cry of the Earth on February 6, 7:30 PM-9PM, at Our Lady Help of Christians’ Lower Hall (573 Washington Street,…
Newton Conservators will be hosting a webinar, Animals Looking for Love on Valentine’s Day, It’s Not Just Humans. Participants will join Barbara Bates for a look at some of Newton’s larger animals looking for love in February and the myths that surround their quests. They will cover owls, groundhogs, skunks,…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture will host lifeguarding courses where participants can learn skills to prevent and react to aquatic, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. Participants must be 15+ before the last scheduled session of their course. There will be two of these courses: one on February 17-20 and one on…
The West Suburban YMCA (YMCA) is hosting a Winter Carnival with inflatable attractions, carnival games, open-play basketball, snacks and more. It will take place on Friday, February 28, 5:30-7:30PM in the Fieldhouse gymnasium at the Wells Ave YMCA (135 Wells Avenue, Oak Hill). Admission is free.