On December 11, at the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) Real Estate Forum, an audience member asked, “If Wellesley may lose up to 15% of its population over the next five years, why do you need more housing?” “The housing crisis is a regional crisis,” replied Wellesley’s Planning Director, Eric…
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UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to January 13, due to illness.Newton for Everyone will host a hybrid discussion — What would it take to build 100% affordable housing in Newton? — on January 13 at 7PM, at the Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland Street, West Newton) and on Zoom.…
The City of Newton’s Housing and Community Development Division is eagerly seeking community input for its draft Consolidated Plan. It is using an online survey to gather input from those who live and/or work in Newton. The survey is available through November 15 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConPlan_2026-2030 The Consoldated Plan will help guide how Newton…
Historic Newton is hosting a program, Uncovering Your Home’s History on Saturday, November 2, 10AM-12PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton Corner). Are you curious about the history of your home but don’t know where to start? In this workshop, learn from the lead researcher of…
Newton For Everyone will host a meeting, Housing for Older Adults in Newton — Challenges and Opportunities, on October 28 at 7PM at Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland Street, West Newton). Register to attend in-person or on Zoom. Newton residents Jennifer Molinsky (director of the Housing an Aging Society…
Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) will host a registration site for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 17, 1-3PM at Trio Newton Apartments (858 Washington Street, Newtonville), in the plaza between Clover Food Lab and Mida. U-CHAN assists all Newton residents who wish to register, and…
Mark Development has proposed a revised design for its development project at the MBTA Riverside Station, replacing commercial elements with more residential space. The original (and currently approved) design is a mix of residential, retail, and commercial space — including two large buildings for life sciences, 550 housing units, and…
Local and state elected officials and affordable-housing advocates crowded into three large reception rooms at the Golda Meir Hour on August 6 to celebrate as Governor Maura Healey signed the recently passed Affordable Homes Act. Hailed as “the most ambitious legislation in Massachusetts history to tackle the state’s greatest challenge…
The Charles River Chamber of Commerce honored Susan Paley, the Village Bank’s retiring Senior Vice President of Community Relations, at its annual Spring Business Breakfast, on Friday, June 7, which was also her last day on the job. Chamber President Greg Reibman spoke of her thoughtfulness, kindness, and support for…
The Newton Fair Housing Committee will hold a training session — Fair Housing in Newton: Guidance for Policy Leaders — on June 18 at 4PM. Topics: Zoom link: https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/84114318118 Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities requiring assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the city…