The Charles Regional River Chamber (CRRC) announced on March 20 that it is launching its Small Shops program, which offers free basic Chamber membership to help independent retailers in Newton, Needham, Watertown, and Wellesley. “The Small Shop program is designed to remove the financial barriers for local merchants so they…
Posts published in March 2025
Juliana Pasquarosa, born and raised in West Newton, has won “The Bachelor.” On the 29th season of the ABC reality TV show, Pasquarosa was one of 25 women vying for an engagement to the “Bachelor,” Grant Ellis. After weeks of elimination rounds, the 28-year-old Pasquarosa ultimately won the affections of…
In a presentation at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton on March 18, Nobel Peace Prize winning scientist William Moomaw urged for the conservation of forests and local trees, citing the benefits of preserving larger trees and the consequences of cutting them down. The event, Why Protect Newton’s Trees?,…
Four Scouts from Troop 209 – one of the oldest troops in the U.S. and the only fully co-ed Scout Troop in Newton – were recognized in an Eagle Court of Honor on March 16 for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout – the highest rank in Scouting. This rank,…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Each decision can be appealed until April 2, 2025. Voting Members Present: Captain Devine, (Police), Mitchell Fischman (resident), David Koses(DPW) and Adrian Ayala (DPW)Absent: Councilor DownsAlso Present: Councilor LucasCity Staff: Jini Fairley (ADA Coordinator)
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted no action necessary for the following: The committee voted to hold the following: Voting Members Present: Captain Devine, (Police), Councilor Downs, David Koses (DPW)Adrian Ayala (DPW), Margot Spiller, Alternate Resident Traffic Council MemberAlso…
Leila Novak Mostaghimi, who plays clarinet, has been chosen by Carnegie Hall as one of 89 young musicians selected from across the country for NYO2, an intensive summer orchestral training program for outstanding American instrumentalists, ages 14–17. NYO2 will play at Carnegie Hall on uly 27 and will debut as a resident…
Highlights this week… City Council Finance will meet on Monday to consider: Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday: Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider amending the Northland Special Permit to eliminate five buildings, convert office space to residential use, increase number of residential units by 22 units,…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 24 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber and Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 24 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land Use will meet in person…
School Committee will meet in person (Room 210, Education Center) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 24 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee will meet in Executive Session in person (Room 304, Education Center) on Wednesday, March 26 at 5PM. The agenda…