In 2018, Kelly Comings and her husband Andy decided to create a summer camp. Both educators, she in Holliston and he at Day Middle School, wanted to create opportunities to get kids involved in service and social justice. They initially created Service Stars, a two-week program with Day Middle School…
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At the start of this legislative session, State Representative Kay Khan has filed forty-three bills relating to: Among the bills is An Act relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings (HD.2192), jointly filed with Representative Livingstone and Senator Edwards. This legislation requires all newly constructed and…
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced last week that the City will use $1.75 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for coaching services provided by Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) to assist 50 under-resourced families that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. From three submissions for delivering these services, EMPath’s…
Ashley Garcia will run the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17th, representing the Newton Rotary Foundation. She aims to raise $7,500 to fund the vocational and RYLA scholarships awarded to Newton High School students each spring. Ashley spoke to the club on February 7th, receiving her race jersey from President…
Newton LoveFEST Newton’s small, independently owned, brick-and-mortar businesses have special offers for Valentine’s Day. They have been weathering challenges of Covid, inflation, labor shortages, and online competition. o help spur sales, many are participating in a week-long Newton LoveFEST. “The goal of LoveFEST is to increase local dollars flowing into…
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people with low- to moderate-incomes (generally, $60,000 and below) who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. Learn something new…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) will host WinterFEST — a weekend of free and accessible outdoor family entertainment in Newton Highlands, Cold Spring Park, and Newton Centre on January 29-29: NCP and Welcome Home will also hold a blanket collection drive. Bring new or gently used full, queen or king blankets…
Newton’s Parkinson’s Support Group is reaching out to all Newton residents who have Parkinson’s Disease (PD) — as well as to their caregivers, family members, and friends. We provide emotional support to each other by sharing tips from our personal experiences about handling the many life challenges that come with…
The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 grant funding cycle. The foundation seeks to assist charitable organizations that provide health-building, educational, and recreational opportunities for people of all ages, with a special preference to organizations in Newton that provide training, education, and counseling to girls and women in need. It…
The West Suburban YMCA is offering a FREE American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Class on February 4 and 5, 9AM-4PM both days, at its Church Street location in Newton Corner. Learn valuable life-saving skills and make some extra money, too. Join a fun, welcoming, and inclusive organization as a lifeguard…
American Legion Post 440 invites the public to its first annual Valentine’s Day Party to benefit Veterans. The event will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 7PM at The American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton). There will be singing, dancing, and karaoke with Kevin MacNamara and the…
The Ward 3 Democratic Committee is holding a food drive, February 12-15, to benefit the Arabic Baptist Food Pantry. Please drop off the following items on the porch at 365 Cherry Street, West Newton. (Please, no glass containers and nothing beyond its expiration date.)