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“A little love letter from the community” – Over 2,000 meals donated through Nourishing Newton

Twenty local restaurants teamed with Nourishing Newton, the Charles River Regional Chamber’s Food assistance program, to donate over 2,000 meals to residents facing food insecurity in April and May.  Launched in 2021 during the pandemic, the program has just finished its fifth year distributing food throughout Newton in a partnership…

How are housing regulation and demolitions changing in Newton?

Amid residents’ concerns about Newton moving toward having no houses with character or even backyards, the pace of home demolitions has decreased significantly recently, and the City’s regulation of home construction is facing on-going changes.  The Zoning and Planning Committee has spent months trying to address community distress about teardowns…

Local nonprofits for food access face federal cuts, amid other challenges

On May 1, the Newton Community Farm hosted a panel discussion about local efforts to address food justice, reducing waste, and distributing food. The four panelists spoke to the overlapping missions, challenges, and necessities of their different organizations: The discussion – moderated by Kristina Pechulis, executive director of the Massachusetts Food…

Annual Spring Seasonings promotes local restaurants, community, and awareness of food insecurity

Over 40 local food-and-beverage businesses showcased their diverse refreshments at the Charles River Regional Chamber’s (CRRC) annual ‘Spring Seasonings: A Taste of Our Towns’ event at the Newton Marriott Grand Ballroom on April 7. In its 27th year, the event highlights restaurants from the Chamber’s four communities: Newton, Needham, Watertown,…

Gov. Healey and Rep. Auchincloss address Charles River Regional Chamber

The Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce concluded Women’s History Month on March 31 with guest speaker Governor Maura Healey, and Congressman Jake Auchincloss was a late addition to the much anticipated program. A lively audience of 259 business leaders and elected officials from Needham, Newton, Watertown, and Wellesley filled the…

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