If you have a parent who is 60 or older and lives in Newton, consider giving them a three-month introductory membership for Newton at Home. For more than a decade, Newton at Home has been helping members of the Newton community “age in place” independently by meeting the practical needs…
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The Newton Senior Center will host a presentation of the results of Aging Together — a Boston-based study about the complicated relationships of older adult children and their very old parents. The presentation will be on Monday, August 14, 1:30PM-2:30PM at the Hyde Community Center gymnasium (90 Lincoln Street, Newton…
Walk With a Doc is hosting two one-hour long health/fitness walks in Brookline and Newton on August 16 & 17 at 7:30 PM. The walks will start at Brookline Reservoir (128 Dudley Street, Brookline) and will include an opportunity to learn about health topics geared towards 50-70-year0olds from a healthcare…
Located in Newton Lower Falls, the Falls at Cordingly Dam, an assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, was ranked as one of the best assisted living communities in the Commonwealth and the entire country for the second straight year in a row. According to the US News &…
On May 18, 4PM-5:30PM, the Over 60’s group at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will host Part 2 in its online series on housing options for seniors. This session features: The panel discussion will be Zoom. All must register in advance. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with…
The Council on Aging and Advisory Council held their monthly meeting last night. Chair Joan Belle Isle reported that a contract was recently signed with UMASS Boston’s Gerontology Institute to conduct a needs assessment that will be launched in September. The last needs assessment was conducted with the John W.…
The proposals for an operating override and two debt exclusions — to be decided by voters in the March 14 Special Election — are designed to address a broad range of services and capital improvements. Operating Override The operating override, if approved, represents a permanent increase in the tax levy…
On Tuesday, the Charles River Regional Chamber hosted a one-hour online forum with Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Interim Superintendent Kathleen Smith to discuss proposals for an operating override and two debt exclusions (see video). After a brief presentation by the Mayor and Interim Superintendent, Chamber president Greg Reibman moderated a…
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Aaa general obligation limited tax (GOLT) rating today to the City of Newton’s $20.3 million General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds. According to Moody’s, “The issuer rating reflects the city’s ability to repay debt and debt-like obligations without consideration of any pledge, security,…
Jayne Colino, departing Director of Newton’s Department of Senior Services, began her career in Newton in 1990 as Director of Senior Services in the basement of Newtonville’s branch library at 345 Walnut Street. At that time, Senior Services facilities consisted of the children’s reading room, bathroom and two closets —…