MassDOT’s major construction project to replace Mass Pike bridges over the MBTA Commuter Rail near the I-90 / I-95 interchange will cause significant traffic disruption on two upcoming weekends, with a one-night test of the diversion on Friday, May 2. During the times noted below, Mass Pike (I-90) traffic will…
Posts published in April 2025
On Tuesday April 29, the Newton-based non-profit Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) held a virtual event open to the public (via registration), which Mayor Fuller had included in her weekly e-newsletter on April 18. The event was titled Community Dialogue: Parenting in Polarizing Times and was described as a…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill wil host an exciting evening of Broadway music on Thursday, May 1, at 7 PM. The church’s very own professional Quartet and Music Director will perform “Broadway Lights,” featuring selections from Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods, and more!…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) is looking for artists with a passion for community and creativity to participate in a public art project where they will create four 8’x8’ murals that reflect the themes of aquatic nature, local culture, and community spirit. Each mural will be painted offsite and will eventually…
Even though it looked like a classic yellow school bus, the vehicle on display at the city’s Earth Day festival on Sunday doesn’t spew smoke from its exhaust; instead, it runs on electricity to transport students in a cleaner, more efficient way. “We’re using it to prove the viability of…
Families for Stress Awareness will present two workshops on stress awareness on May 1 at 6PM at the Newton Free Library: For Teens: Stress Survival Guide Workshop, in Library’s Children’s Program RoomAlongside Families for Depression Awareness, teens will learn the signs of stress and depression, identify strategies to manage day-to-day stress,…
Newton Community Farm (NCF) will host a forum, Food for All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community, where participants can come learn about the impact of local farms and urban agriculture on food security, community-driven approaches to reducing food waste and distributing food, and how people can support…
The Newton Neighbors 4th annual Diaper Drive in support of families is underway! Last year, Newton Neighbors distributed more than 25,000 diapers and wipes and hopes to exceed that this year. Donations needed: It’s not too late to help. At $30 – $40 a box, it is no surprise that…
Newton’s Parks, Recreation & Culture department has gathered 29 opportunities to volunteer on NewtonSERVES day, May 4. Each opportunity is hosted by a Newton community group. Anyone 18 years or older may register here to volunteer. Volunteers under the age of 18 are welcome and need not register, but they…
On April 25, the West Newton Cinema continued its commitment to showcase and discuss thought-provoking documentaries by local talent with the showing of Recovery City, the latest film by director Lisa Olivieri. This gripping documentary explores the difficult but hopeful journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, as seen…