The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton is sponsoring a celebration of Lughnasadh (pronounced “LOO-nah-sah”) at the Cove Park (104 West Pine Street, Auburndale) on August 1 at 6:30PM. All are welcome to participate in this event. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is midway between the Summer Solstice and the…
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The Newton Conservators will host a BioBlitz on Sunday, August 11, 3:30-5PM, to help people of all ages to explore the fish, insects, and other invertebrates that inhabit Crystal Lake. This event is FREE. Register here. People come to Crystal Lake to swim, fish, and boat. A shoreline path and…
On August 18 at 10AM, the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum will host a summertime horticultural tour through its grounds, led by its Arborist, Julie Clements. On the 1.5-mile tour showcasing perennial gardens, the public will learn about the Arboretum’s ecological diversity, from shade gardens and wetland areas to pollinators. All…
In collaboration with the Crystal Lake Conservancy, MassWildlife will offer free, hands-on fishing lessons on August 28, 5-7PM, on the Levingston Cove Fishing Deck at Crystal Lake (182 Lake Avenue). Adults and families who want to learn how to fish will get instruction and have fun practicing skills, including setting…
City Council passes amendment 13-11, but State acceptance remains in doubt. The June 3 City Council meeting contained item #49-24 “Discussion and possible adoption of an ordinance requiring electrification of all new construction and substantial renovations.” The proposed ordinance is called the Fossil Fuel-Free Ordinance (pages 7-11 here), which was…
On May 28, the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee discussed two proposed ordinances: Fossil Fuel-Free Adoption of the Fossil Fuel-Free ordinance would require all new buildings, all additions of over 1,000 square feet, and all renovations of more than 50% of a building to be fully electrified. Building owners would…
The food we eat is an intensely personal choice (unless there are shortages or financial limitations). While some make decisions based on religious rules or life-threatening allergies, others are inspired to make changes due to concerns about overall health, the environment, and animal welfare. Newton residents Diana Goldman, Mary Fitzgerald,…
Despite the rainy and chilly May 19 weather, about eighty people joined in the annual Spring Tree Tour at the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, hosted by the Friends of Newton Cemetery. One of the oldest “garden cemeteries” in the U.S., established in 1855, the Cemetery was awarded Level 2 Arboretum…
Sunday, May 5, was the city’s annual NewtonSERVES day of community volunteering to clean and improve parks, school grounds, open space areas, and conservation lands. Supported by Newton’s Parks, Recreation & Culture department, teams worked on 24 project sites across the city. Here’s a short photo voyage to several of…
After a year of deliberations, the ZBA may vote on the 528 Boylston Street project on May 1. There are two key reasons to support this project — affordability and climate action. Affordability: Newton needs more homes of all kinds to address the rapidly rising cost of housing. This project…