Newton marked Memorial Day with three days of events, beginning with a ceremony on Saturday morning, May 25, at Forte Park honoring PFC Richard J. Forte, who was killed in 1968 while serving in Vietnam. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, City Councilors, and members of veterans groups gathered at Nonantum Post 440…
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Visitors who went on Historic Newton’s 41st House Tour were happily surprised to learn an extra “property” was on view – although some may have needed magnifying glasses to see inside. While there were six official locations open to the public on May 19, architecture fans got to peek inside…
The Newton Free Library is currently hosting an exhibit of fourteen photographs that Skip Schiel took during 2018-19 of Palestinians and of destruction in the West Bank. The exhibit, which will be on display throughout May, has been a source of controversy since it opened on May 1. The concerns…
The Newton Senior Center will host a free book talk by Elizabeth Millane, author of Sixty Blades of Grass — “an intriguing and dramatic, yet personal, story about the Dutch resistance during the Second World War.” The talk will be on April 25, 1PM-2PM, at the Hyde Community Center (90…
The West Newton Cinema Foundation will present two free events — a panel discussion and a lecture — at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). Behind the Screen: One Life: April 25, 8PM-9PM. Free panel discussion about the film. Reserve here. One Life is a biographical drama…
Historic Newton will hold its 41st annual House Tour on May 19, noon to 5PM. Tour carefully selected, remarkable private residences and properties that showcase outstanding historic preservation as well as creative modern interpretation in a broad range of architectural and interior design styles. The self-guided tour includes a total of six properties,…
Please see this flyer describing Memorial Day ceremonies taking place on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. Sunday, May 26 Monday, May 27
Newton in Motion (NewMo) will not be running on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day.
The City of Newton was incorporated 150 years ago, and as part of a year-long celebration, the City will host a Free Pancake Breakfast on June 2, 10AM-Noon at Newton Fire Department Headquarters (1164 Centre Street, Newton Centre). Free pancakes while supplies last. Climb a firetruck. Take a selfie with…
Historic Newton is hosting a walking tour – Literary Newton – where you will learn about where famous authors have visited in Newton, see the work of authors stamped in sidewalks, listen to poems and more. The tour will take place on June 4, 6-7PM and the meeting point will…